Athiyyah Aryaza P.

Indah Fitria M.
Marisa Nurhaliza
Putri Ayu P.
Viena Lolantika
Tya Mutiara
Lia Maryadi

Today, were going to learn more about

TOPIC
TOPIC
 1 Definition
2
Function

3 Main Idea 4 Way to

vs TOPIC
Topic Find

5
Examples
 What
What is
is Topic?
Topic?
A topic is the one thing the whole paragraph is about.
It is the unifying factor, which every sentence and idea
contained in the paragraph relate to.
It is also be defines as the word or phrase that best
describes what all of the sentences in the paragraph are
about.
 What
What are
are the
the Functions?
Functions?

To unite the entire text.

Make the writer easier to elaborate the ideas.
Make the reader easier to understand what is the text
talking about.
 Main Idea VS Topic
The topic is what the sentence or the paragraph is about while the main idea is what
the writer is trying to say in his entire message.
Topics are simpler and only use a word or a phrase; the main idea is stated as an
entire sentence.
The topic must not be specific nor should it be general while the main idea must be
complete.
The main idea may appear in the beginning, the middle, or the last part of the
paragraph while the topic can be found in the sentence or in a paragraph
Another term for the main idea is topic sentence while the topic is simply called topic.
 How to
How to find
find it?
it?
If there is only one paragraph, we only need to read the
first and second line. If there are more than one paragraph,
we should just focus on the first paragraph.
Look for the keyword that often appear in the paragraph.
Remember that topic is consist of a word or phrase
(group of words).
 Example
Example :: 11
Summer is a wonderful time to spend at West Beach. It is a
beach with light-colored, soft sand. The coastline goes on
for a long way and many people enjoy walking along it.
Children like to play in the surf and walk along the rocks
that are visible at low tide. This is a fun beach for people of
all ages.
 Example
Example :: 11
The topic of this paragraph is?
A. Summer.
The main idea of this paragraph is?
B. West Beach.
A. Summer is a wonderful time at West Beach.
C. The coastline.
B. The coastline goes on for a long way
and many people enjoy walking along it.
C. This is a fun beach.
 Example
Example :: 22
Passing fears are common in early childhood. Many 2- to
4-year-olds are afraid of animals, especially dogs. By 6
years, children are more likely to be afraid of the dark.
Other common fears are of thunderstorms, doctors, and
imaginary creatures.
 Example
Example :: 22
the topic of this paragraph is?
A. Fear. the main idea of this paragraph is?
B. Passing fears. A. Passing fears are common in early childhood.
C. Common fears. B. By 6 years, children are more likely to be
afraid of the dark.
C. Other common fears are thunderstorms,
doctors, and imaginary creatures.

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