Location of the main idea sentence

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[@avaloakon]

very well explained and professionaly presented. thank you.

[@snaplanguage]

You are welcome! Nice of you to leave such a positive comment. I hope you're enjoying the rest of the channel

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[@snaplanguage]

That's great! I'm glad our videos have been useful to you :D Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave such positive feedback!

[@vananh2603]

Thank you so much! I have to struggle a lot when the main ideas are not stated in the paragraph. The techniques you provide are really useful!

[@snaplanguage]

That's great! I'm glad you found the video useful. These techniques don't work 100%, but they improve your chances to figure the main idea out. The important thing is to read focusing to understand what the writer is trying to tell you. With practice, it gets easier. Enjoy the rest of the channel

[@ulvrk]

A friend sent me this video and this is was so helpful thank you so much

[@snaplanguage]

Thank you for watching (and thank your friend for me for sharing it with others)! :D

[@jozanebryan503]

Really simple explanation. Thank you 😊

[@snaplanguage]

You're very welcome. Thank YOU for watching and leaving such a nice comment. Enjoy the rest of the channel

[@corneliusdonga4964]

I finally find the answer to my issue of identifying main ideas simply. Incredible

[@snaplanguage]

Thanks for this great feedback. You made my day! I believe if "forget about finding that darn main idea sentence" (which sometimes is not even expressed in the paragraph) and if you focus on understanding the content, the main idea will just pop up... it is easier said than done... it takes practice. But I'm glad this video put you on the right track. Thanks for watching and commenting. I hope you enjoy the rest of the channel! :D

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[@snaplanguage]

Love back at you from the US. Thanks for watching and leaving such a great comment :D

[@caroljackson5632]

This is wonderfull and i am learning a lot from your video

[@snaplanguage]

I'm so glad to hear that! Thanks for watching and leaving such a nice comment :D

[@derrisbynum9366]

Totally useful to learn about main ideas, and topic sentences for my class at South Suburban College.

[@snaplanguage]

Awesome! I'm glad it was helpful! I hope you're enjoying the other videos on the channl

[@abdulnazirabid2849]

thank you. that was very useable to me. At the beginning, I didn't understand where is the mean idea? Right now I got it.

[@snaplanguage]

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It's really worth watching!!

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THANK YOU VERY VERY MUCH THIS IS SUCH A HUGE HELP

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Thank you for helping me in my studies. Great job.

[@snaplanguage]

Always glad to hear one of our videos was helpful. Cheers! :D

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This was very helpful. Even for a 45-year-old. Thank you.

[@snaplanguage]

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Thanks! I got to learn something new

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[@khanmoinul5438]

Can ite be used for ielts matching heading questions, the approach i mean @ Snap Language

[@snaplanguage]

I'm not very familiar with IELTS. (In fact, I've been learning about it for future videos.) I think reading skills and processes are pretty universal because of the way human beings process information. However you acquire a new skill, it is useful for any future tasks. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment.

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[@snaplanguage]

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[@snaplanguage]

You're awesome. Thanks for taking the time to leave such a kind comment I hope you're enjoying the other videos on the channel.

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Very well explaination

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[@nom_nomified]

Thank you!! I've been having so much trouble, so thank you so much

[@snaplanguage]

Glad this was helpful. Stay with it. The more you read, the eaiser it gets. Enjoy the rest of the channel

[@urangoo9005]

it was much useful video than my reading class thank you so much. Please make an video about how to find new vocabulary guess?

[@snaplanguage]

Thank you! I'm glad you are finding the channel useful. I believe you are asking about figuring out the meaning of new vocabulary words while reading... have you watched these? kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXazd4GCZamqipI kzbin.info/www/bejne/naOUhKmqipV3has

[@beyeneibrahim8241]

thanx this helps a lot

[@snaplanguage]

Glad it was helpful! I hope you're enjoying the other reading videos, too. :D

[@ahmadazimi8074]

Good explanation and very productive video that really can help you how to figure the main idea in a paragraph.

[@snaplanguage]

Awesome! Thanks for watching and leaving such a nice comment:D

[@yuy2375]

Maybe that's why I find some academic papers difficult to read. Some even use super long sentence that I lost track of the idea. My attention span is short so I dont really like writers who dont go straight to the point and beat about the bush. If you really wanna do that, sure, but at least put a topic sentence at the front or end of the paragraph so at least I have an idea what you're gonna say.

[@snaplanguage]

Hi, TsukiLight. Thanks for watching and leaving the comment. I agree. Some authors tend to "write to impress" rather than just go to the point. In a way, that's part of being human--we can communicate our ideas in many styles, some of which can be pretty "literary" or "poetic." My recommendation is, when you face a really long sentence, is to identify the smaller parts. Also, focus on understanding what the author is trying to teach or explain rather than the structure of the writing. I know it's easier said than done but, with a lot of practice, we always get better and better at understanding even the more convoluted writers. :D

[@yuy2375]

Snap Language Thanks so much for the advice! i feel more confident now 😃

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[@victorrivas2350]

You could practice highlighting the subjects or nouns in the sentence. I use it with my students as a good beginning preparation. I then ask them to go back and do the same with "What" the nouns are or are doing.

[@yuy2375]

@@victorrivas2350 cool!

[@ubahkahie1535]

Thank you very much, well understood,

[@snaplanguage]

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[@deebhe]

Very helpful thank you!

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This is so helpful

[@snaplanguage]

Glad you found it helpful! Enjoy reading and learning. Thank you!

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[@snaplanguage]

Glad you're enjoying the channel! I'm about to start making new videos (after adjusting to the so-called "new normal"). If you've subscribed, you'll be notified. Thanks for leaving such a nice comment! :D

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FINALLY THE TRUTH THANKS MAN

[@snaplanguage]

"The truth shall set you free!" LOL Thank YOU for watching :D

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Thanks sir good job help me alot

[@snaplanguage]

Thank *you* for watching and taking the time to comment. I'm glad you found the video helpful! :D

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i had a test in the school and what i didn't understand in the author's videos i understand it from you in 5 seconds . Wow !

[@snaplanguage]

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[@cari3054]

Hello! Your video explanation of main idea is superb. Thank you for providing another tool to explain main idea in the classroom. :) (Not to split hairs, but the word 'hazardous' is misspelled in the beginning of the video.) Thank you so much for your fine video!

[@snaplanguage]

Thanks for the great feedback! As for the spelling booboo, I was aware of it but, unfortunately, once you post a video on KZbin, you cannot re-post it without having to start over (i.e., you lose all your views, comments, and likes, which are important for the algorithms, and such). I wish you were my editor! :D

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THANK U SO MUCH!! It really HELPS me.I like the way you teach,i can understand it clearly😊😍

[@snaplanguage]

That's awesome. I'm glad I made things a little easier for you! I hope you're enjoying the rest of the channel, including the non reading-related videos :D

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Awesome video.

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Glad you enjoyed it and the rest of the channel too! :D

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This helped me. Thank you

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Great video, and very helpful ,and informative. Do you have any tutorial vids on how to boost reading comprehension?.

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It really helped me in my my learning and teaching!!

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I'm glad you found it helpful! hat's what we hope these videos will do for viewers! Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! :D

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You are awesome! Informations teached in a very simple way... I think a lot of problems for students can have a solution with learn how to read, and you give informations very helpful in a concentrare way! Nice!

[@snaplanguage]

Thank you for the kind words, Alessio! I'm glad you found the channel, and I hope you're enjoying all the videos.

[@suege-tr6ez]

8 years ago but still helping people like me.

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Glad to hear! The content is not time sensitive. I'm glad you found it useful! 😊👍

[@jmartinez209]

Also transition words such as however, although, furthmore, and many other transitions modify the main idea, which you could use as a hint.

[@snaplanguage]

+JohnMartinez71 Thanks for watching and thanks for the comment!.. and you're correct. Transition words are used to show how ideas relate to one another and how they are organized in the paragraph; therefore, they guide the reader and often serve as hints or clues to where the important information is. I talk briefly about transitions here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZLOpKSAeMx0g6M but more videos are coming up soon going into more detail. I'll also be sure to make this connection between transitions and the main idea. :)

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TYSM I WAS SO SAD I NEVER KNEW THIS

[@snaplanguage]

I’m glad you know it now! Thanks for watching and leaving a comment :D

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This iphelped Mw with my state test! /regionals

[@snaplanguage]

That's awesome! All the best in your academic pursuits! 😎👍

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You're the best

[@snaplanguage]

Thank you! You are awesome for taking the time to leave such a nice comment! :D

[@huajie666liu8]

This is so helpful. I used to the a class of toefl, the teachers there so quite robotic. Why? They always only say the main idea or gist idea is always at the beginning of the first paragraph. But when I practise, I know it is not always right. Sometimes in the first paragraph, after a several sentences of introduction, the main idea then appears. Or it doesn't state at all, I need to guess it based on the major points stated by the rest of the paragraphs. Maybe fit writing, which is more technical, it is always better to put the gist idea at the end of the first sentence. But now I know it doesn't have a fixed rule. It can be anywhere, implied or directly stated. Even it can be splitted at different location of same paragraph. Really helpful thank you.

[@snaplanguage]

That's right. The central point of the passage is often (but not always) stated at the beginning of a passage. A paragraph also has a main idea which is not always stated. The important this is to read for the content and let the ideas guide you. Thanks for the great comment! :D

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[@snaplanguage]

Glad you like it! I hope you enjoy the other videos on the channel

[@maricelmateo3311]

Thank you so much you made my exam perdect because of this!

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Awesome. Thank you.

[@snaplanguage]

You're very welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Enjoy the channel

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Igneous Rocks What are igneous rocks and how do they form? Well, igneous rocks are solid objects that are made out of iron. They are formed by volcanic eruptions. The eruption causes the volcano to overflow as extra magma soars up from underground. Then magma pops out from the volcano. This magma then slides down the volcano. As it cools down, it becomes more solid. As a ramification, this forms igneous rocks.

[@snaplanguage]

Awesome! though they are not necessarily made of iron. Here's some good information from the U.S. Geological Survey www.usgs.gov/faqs/what-are-igneous-rocks Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. I hope you enjoy the rest of the channel.

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it makes so much sence now!

[@snaplanguage]

I'm always very happy to hear comments like these! :D Thank you for watching!!

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[@RNayazTalks]

Dear sir, there is a language test called IELTS and i have given it for more than 8 times. in all my attempts i get very low band in reading module, we can say i fail the reading module each time. the problem is lack of comprehension. can you please guide me how i can improve it.? i do read a lot but i am wondering why my reading speed is sluggish as well as comprehension problem. plz help me.

[@snaplanguage]

Sorry I missed your comment a few weeks ago. For some reason, sometime I miss messages here. I understand your frustration with IELTS. I've heard many of my students say they passed one section of the test but didn't pass reading or writing. I recommend you watch the whole series on reading. You have the whole series at snaplanguage.io/esl/b-level/reading/index.html As you move through each page, you'll see the videos that go with each section. (The videos are also at kzbin.info -- scroll down the page to "Advanced Reading Course," where you will see the four playlists with all the videos.) I also have some live streams covering reading if you're interested: - kzbin.info/www/bejne/eobcY6KnlJiGhKc - kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGKqYaSirNqHipY - kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIjMY4dtgdqpp7c MOST IMPORTANTLY, you must read a variety of topics and formats (e.g., newspaper articles, textbook chapters, blogs, short stories, novels). Read as much as you can, but *focus on understanding the content!* Especially students who are practicing for tests tend to read focusing on the vocabulary and grammar, but you should always read to understand what the writer wants you to learn. Also, practice taking notes including only the important points in the passage (the bullet points). The videos I mentioned cover this idea of reading to find patterns of information and reading focusing on understanding the content. I hope this helps!

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these videos help me understand I think so like topics on history are we supposed to read it and take it as there interpretation and decode it as you say or take it in our own way

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[@snaplanguage]

Bill? I have no idea who that is LOL Thanks for watching! :D

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Thank *you* for watching :D

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Thanks! I hope you enjoy the rest of the channel. I'm posting new videos more regularly now. Cheers! :D

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Thank you, Pam! I'm glad you like my videos. Thanks for the great compliment! :D

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This video helps

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I'm about to give up, thank you very much😭

[@snaplanguage]

It takes practice. Giving up will not help, so keep reading and practicing until it becomes second nature. It does take time, though. Keep it up! Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. Cheers!

[@gyorgyiodor1918]

I get marked down for implying main ideas. It's maddening as the word count is already low. If I state the main ideas I get marked down for not including everything or not giving enough detail. Could you give any tips? Thanks.

[@snaplanguage]

To figure out the main idea of a paragraph (stated or implied), it is important to find patterns of information in it. First figure out what the topic is (what the paragraph is about). Then figure out what the author is saying about it. The information in the paragraph will guide you. If it is a well written paragraph, you should be able to state the main idea in one simple sentence without including any minor detail. It takes time and practice. The more you read trying to understand what the author is trying to tell you, the better you get at it. Just keep reading to learn the content; it gets easier with time.

[@gyorgyiodor1918]

Thanks for the reply. I may not have been clear about my problem. I was talking about my work and the teacher's marking it.

[@oumaimadjelloud2178]

that was helpful thank you

[@snaplanguage]

You're very welcome. Glad it helped! Make sure you clicked the bell when you subscribed to Snap Language so you don't miss our new videos. We've been posting a video every week. Cheers! :D

[@mariav.267]

This help me. Thank you

[@snaplanguage]

Glad it helped! Thank you for watching and taking the time to leave a comment! :D

[@usamaabbasi7145]

Plaz help me to describe the main idea and defination

[@snaplanguage]

Hi, Usama. I'm not sure what you mean... have you watch all of our videos about "the paragraph?" It has a lot of content on main ideas... kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJewi56Qi56cic0

[@muayadaziz3937]

I appreciate your effort to clarify how to find the main ideas. Now, I am so glad to learn how to find the main idea. Muayad Aziz A braillist at Frankline High School in Seattle, WA.

[@snaplanguage]

I'm glad you found it helpful! It gives me extra incentive to continue posting videos like these :D I hope you are enjoying the rest of the channel. (I just posted a video today... woohoo!)

[@divagirl2409]

can you do one on application of ideas?

[@snaplanguage]

Hi! Thanks for leaving a comment. I'm not sure I understand what you mean by "application of ideas," though. Could you clarify what you mean... the context and such? Thanks for watching! I hope you are enjoying the rest of the channel :D

[@divagirl2409]

+Snap Language i was meaning applying main ideas.

[@snaplanguage]

I am almost done with the core of the reading portion of the channel. I will eventually be posting "follow-up videos" for the various topics (including main ideas) to expand on the topic and provide some examples of how to apply your understanding to other example paragraphs. I think they will cover what you mentioned. Thanks again for the comment! :D

[@boredtoaster]

This helped me.Thanks a lot!

[@snaplanguage]

Glad it helped! Thanks for taking the time to leave a nice comment! :D

[@williamhuynh869]

why did you not give an example of a fiction text?

[@ananthadavid3671]

Certainly beneficial! Thank you so much :)

[@secre_val]

AMEN!

[@thiernod8407]

reading is not easy as l thought we need to know a lot of things to improve our reading skill. This video help me to realize the main idea can be everywhere ..

[@snaplanguage]

+Thierno D There more you know, the easier it gets, so it takes a lot of practice. As far as "where the main idea is" is concerned, if you read to understand the content, you will be able to identify the main idea--wherever it is. Stay curious and keep on reading!

[@rozalfarrington2634]

Thank YOU so much!

[@snaplanguage]

You're very welcome! I hope you've subscribed so you don't miss the many videos we have in the works. -- Cheers! :D

[@anv.4614]

Thank you Teacher.

[@snaplanguage]

You are very welcome :D Make sure you clicked the bell button when you subscribed so you don't miss any of the new videos... Cheers! :D

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[@RLugun]

Thank you so much sir for providing such techniques .I am a literature student ........sir if you have any techniques to study creatively ,then please help me sir......

[@manoochehrghanbari822]

Thanks a lot

[@snaplanguage]

Thank YOU for watching! :D I hope you enjoy the rest of the channel.

[@PavloMisiyra]

my teacher is stupid thanks for video

[@rezaakhlaqii8801]

why " the main idea in the middle of paragraph" is not mentioned in this video? sometimes paragraph start with supporting details sentences and after that, we will see the Main Idean sentence and then we have supporting sentences again.

[@snaplanguage]

Exactly! I did not have any examples of the main idea sentence in the middle of the paragraph or split into two locations in the paragraph due to time limitations. (People abandon videos that go much longer than 5-6 minutes. :-/) As mentioned at 0:54 "the main idea can be anywhere in the paragraph" and at 0:26 "sometimes it's not even there" (in the paragraph). Thanks for watching and leaving this comment!

[@AbdulKarim-cw8cv]

Example of a poorly written summary: Rocks Rocks are very solid. I think they are an metabolic. It forms if magma ices up.

[@snaplanguage]

Can’t tell if it’s good or bad. The original may have been pretty awful 😂 Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. Enjoy the channel :)

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[@bryleimanaimana9688]

Thx sir :|

[@snaplanguage]

Thank you for watching :D :smile

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I like it

[@snaplanguage]

+Oumou Sow Thank you! It's always good to know my materials are reaching the intended audience. I will be posting more videos soon. I hope you enjoy them, too! -- Marc Franco

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