Topic
Identifying main ideas
Locate thesis, topic sentences and how ideas are linked.
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Identifying main ideas
Use this short introduction to get a feel for the section before choosing your next step.
Lesson pathway
Choose a lesson to begin
Choose one of the lesson entry points below. These are designed to move you from orientation into guided practice and then independent work.
Find the thesis
Locate and restate the author's main claim in your own words.
Start lessonObjectives & Key Language
Define outcomes; activate prior knowledge; curate key lexis/functions with examples.
Start lessonGuided Practice
Model target language/skills with scaffolds; short controlled tasks with feedback.
Start lessonTopic sentences
Identify paragraph focuses and how they develop the thesis.
Start lessonIndependent Practice & Reflection
Freer application to authentic tasks; quick reflection and improvement actions.
Start lessonSignposting & structure
Use headings, previews and transitions to reconstruct outline.
Start lessonAssessment & Next Steps
Check achievement with a short performance/quiz; record gaps and plan next steps.
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