2 Where does a topie sentence go? 10minutes 5 examples questions and answers Topic sentences usually appear at the very beginning of paragraphs However,the main idea sentence may also appear in other places:in the middle or at the end of a paragraph. Kev I Main idea:We work hard at the task of saving time. However,the main idea sentence may also appear in other places:in the middle or at the end of a paragraph.Look at examples: 2 Main Idea:It (Time)is a precious resource. In this paragraph the main idea appears in the middle of the paragraph. 3 Main Idea:Time is one of the two elements that Americans save carefully,the other being labor. In this paragraph the main idea appears at the end of this paragraph. 2.What are supporting sentences? Supporting sentences are developmental sentences in a paragraph.Their purposes are to describe.explain. illustrate,or prove the main idea.These sentences may be major support sentences or minor support sentences. 30 minutes samples for analysis Step I listen to the pasage Step 2:find the central topic Step 3:structure analysis :ask one student develop the topic give more details come to the blankboard to write down the sentence by telling about each major something new or suppoit se减ence structure differer about it to make it better understood. Central topic: Time-conscious Americans ("Time is one of the two elements that Americans save carefully.the other being labor Americane seve time carefully (Pere.1) Americans'attitude tow ards time and how they try to save time in daily life and in business(Paras.2-7) Time is a pr传dos Americans save Americans save Americare produce time in their time in doing labor-saving devices source (Para.2) in order to save daily life (Para3) business.(Para.4 imePar4:5-7) It is taken as a sign of skillfulness or being competent to solve a problem or fulfill a job successfully with speed in the Us (Pare 8)2 Where does a topic sentence go? 5 examples Topic sentences usually appear at the very beginning of paragraphs However, the main idea sentence may also appear in other places: in the middle or at the end of a paragraph. Key 1 Main idea: We work hard at the task of saving time. However, the main idea sentence may also appear in other places: in the middle or at the end of a paragraph. Look at examples: 2 Main Idea: It (= Time) is a precious resource. In this paragraph the main idea appears in the middle of the paragraph. 3 Main Idea: Time is one of the two elements that Americans save carefully, the other being labor. In this paragraph the main idea appears at the end of this paragraph. Central topic: Time-conscious Americans (“Time is one of the two elements that Americans save carefully, the other being labor 10minutes questions and answers 30 minutes samples for analysis Step 1 listen to the pasage Step 2: find the central topic Step 3: structure analysis :ask one student come to the blankboard to write down the structure