Text Structure
A2 Lesson 1: Identifying the Topic
Goal:
Identify the Topic (the main subject) of a simple paragraph.
1. Key Vocabulary
Topic
ប្រធានបទ (What it is about)
Detail
សេចក្តីលម្អិត (Small info)
Repeat
ការរំលឹកពាក្យ (Say again)
Paragraph
កថាខណ្ឌ (Group of sentences)
2. The Umbrella Rule
The Topic is like a big umbrella. It covers everything. The Details are small, like raindrops.
TOPIC: FRUIT
Apple
Banana
Mango
"Fruit" covers Apple, Banana, and Mango.
3. Spot the Repeat Word
Look! Which word do you see many times? That is usually the topic.
"Cats are great pets. Cats are soft and furry. Cats like to sleep. I love my cat."
Topic: Cats
4. What is the Topic?
Paragraph: "Coffee is popular in Cambodia. Many people drink iced coffee in the morning. Coffee gives you energy."
1. What is the Topic?Paragraph: "Rainy season is wet. The rain helps the rice grow. I use an umbrella in the rain."
2. What is the Topic?