Main Idea

Topic O The general subject that the passage is about, O Usually one or two words.

Topic Sentence O A sentence in a passage that states the main idea of that passage and tells what the paragraph is about. O Some passages, paragraphs, or essays may NOT have a topic sentence.

Main Idea O A statement that tells what a passage is mostly about. O Not always stated. O (Formula) O TOPIC + MAIN POINT ABOUT THE TOPIC= MAIN IDEA

Supporting Details O More narrow ideas, evidence, examples, details, and elaboration that support the main idea in a passage.

There was a time not so very long ago when television media and news companies decided what videos people watched – and what videos they didn’t. Ten years ago, the only way to watch television was, well, by turning on the television! When YouTube was founded in 2005, it quickly revolutionized the way we access entertainment. No longer were people dependent on television shows like Good Morning America and Entertainment Tonight to choose and deliver entertainment. Instead, for the first time ever, people were able to access the news and entertainment that they wanted when they wanted it. Instead of discussing the latest box office hits, people may discuss the latest viral videos and YouTube sensations shared by word of mouth and social media. Furthermore, a growing number of celebrities have become popular only after gaining popularity on YouTube, including Justin Bieber and Fred.

TOPIC

There was a time not so very long ago when television media and news companies decided what videos people watched – and what videos they didn’t. Ten years ago, the only way to watch television was, well, by turning on the television! When YouTube was founded in 2005, it quickly revolutionized the way we access entertainment. No longer were people dependent on television shows like Good Morning America and Entertainment Tonight to choose and deliver entertainment. Instead, for the first time ever, people were able to access the news and entertainment that they wanted when they wanted it. Instead of discussing the latest box office hits, people may discuss the latest viral videos and YouTube sensations shared by word of mouth and social media. Furthermore, a growing number of celebrities have become popular only after gaining popularity on YouTube, including Justin Bieber and Fred. TOPIC SENTENCE

There was a time not so very long ago when television media and news companies decided what videos people watched – and what videos they didn’t. Ten years ago, the only way to watch television was, well, by turning on the television! When YouTube was founded in 2005, it quickly revolutionized the way we access entertainment. No longer were people dependent on television shows like Good Morning America and Entertainment Tonight to choose and deliver entertainment. Instead, for the first time ever, people were able to access the news and entertainment that they wanted when they wanted it. Instead of discussing the latest box office hits, people may discuss the latest viral videos and YouTube sensations shared by word of mouth and social media. Furthermore, a growing number of celebrities have become popular only after gaining popularity on YouTube, including Justin Bieber and Fred. Supporting details

There was a time not so very long ago when television media and news companies decided what videos people watched – and what videos they didn’t. Ten years ago, the only way to watch television was, well, by turning on the television! When YouTube was founded in 2005, it quickly revolutionized the way we access entertainment. No longer were people dependent on television shows like Good Morning America and Entertainment Tonight to choose and deliver entertainment. Instead, for the first time ever, people were able to access the news and entertainment that they wanted when they wanted it. Instead of discussing the latest box office hits, people may discuss the latest viral videos and YouTube sensations shared by word of mouth and social media. Furthermore, a growing number of celebrities have become popular only after gaining popularity on YouTube, including Justin Bieber and Fred. Main Idea is stated in this paragraph.