Identifying Topic, Main Idea and Details

1. Rosemarie F. Sena
Rizzelle Anne Ureta
BA Comm 1B
Ms. Jaze Marco
Subject Instructor
TOPIC
MAIN IDEA
MAJOR DETAILS

2. TOPIC
the main
organizing
principle of a
discussion,
either verbal or
written
it offer us an
occasion for speaking
or writing and
a focus which governs
what we say
the subject that the
selection is about

3. MAIN IDEA
the most
important thing
the paragraph
says about the
topic
it sums up the
author’s primary
message

4. MAJOR DETAILS
General ideas that
support the stated
main idea of text
Points in an
argument
Reasons
Points of a
comparison
Further
elaboration of main
idea

5. Key Questions
Who or what is
this passage
about? (topic)
What is the author
trying to convey
about the
topic? (main idea)
What reasons or
points support the
main idea
about the topic?
(major details)

6. Example:
Dogs benefit humans in many ways.
First, dogs often act
as companions, giving their owners
love and attention.
This is why they are called “Man’s
Best Friend.” Next,
they protect their owner’s property.
For example, they
protect homes, work sites, and junk
yards. They also
work as seeing eye dogs, assisting the
blind. For
instance, they can assist the blind person
with crossing
the street safely or maneuvering
through a crowded
store.

7. Moreover, they assist paraplegics
by fetching their
owners needed item. A case in
point is my friend, Bob,
who has a golden retriever that
trails him all day long,
picking up dropped items, such as
his pens, and fetching
things, such as the newspaper, that
Bob needs.

8. Topic: Dogs
Main Idea: Dogs
benefit humans in
many ways.
Major Details:
1. act as
companions
2. protect their
owner’s property
3. work as seeing eye
dog
4. assist
paraplegic

9. EXERCISES
1. Some people are able to
use recreational or prescription
drugs without ever experiencing
negative consequences or addiction.
For many others, substance use
can cause problems at work, home,
school, and in relationships, leaving
you feeling isolated, helpless, or
ashamed.
If you’re worried about your own or
a friend or family member’s drug use,
it’s important to know that help is
available. Learning about the nature
of drug abuse and addiction—how it
develops, what it looks like, and why
it can have such a powerful hold—will
give you a better understanding of the
problem and how to best deal with it.

10. 2. Just like all the other gemstones,
pearls carry a meaning. Historically, the
glowing white orbs have been associated with
the moon. With the high luster and deep
color of pearls, it is no wonder why these
natural gemstones have been held in such
high regard for thousands of years.
Eastern cultures believe that pearls
symbolize purity and spiritual transformation.
Simply wearing a pearl reminds the wearer
to be honest, pure, wise, and to walk with
the utmost dignity.
Different colors of pearls bear different
meanings. As expected, white pearls
symbolize purity, innocence, faith, and
honesty. Gold or black pearls symbolize
prosperity and riches. Rose or pink pearls
work well with the heart Chakra, while
all pearls work with the solar plexus
Chakra, beneficial for digestion and
immunity.

11. Leo’s children are much more
sensitive then people think. They
can walk around like little kings
wearing crowns, but almost every
Leo adult I have ever met is
carrying around a deep haunting
childhood wound. They are also more
insensitive then people think. These
same adults can write you off as a
loser in a heartbeat and will
probably never change their minds.
Even if they did find out later that
they were wrong about you, they
would still blame you for having
misrepresented yourself. Those Leos
that are lucky enough to have happy
healthy childhoods are incredible
leaders with a charisma and charm
that is unlike any other. How do you
make sure your little Leo turns out
well?

12. Thank you!