Saying the Main Idea in One Sentence

State the main idea in your own clear sentence.

Sometimes the main idea is not written in any one sentence. Then you put it into your own words. Use this frame: 'This is mostly about [topic], and it tells [the big point]. ' Read: 'A camel can walk for days without water.

Its wide feet do not sink in sand. Long eyelashes keep sand out of its eyes. ' Topic: camels. Big point: their bodies help them live in the desert. Your sentence: 'Camels have bodies that help them live in the desert.

' Keep it to one clear sentence that covers every detail.

• 1Sometimes you must say the main idea yourself.
• 2Use the frame: topic + big point.
• 3Keep it to one clear sentence.