Prompt 10: Focus on main ideas

Skim through the editorials or advice columns of a newspaper or magazine. Choose one that interests you. In a paragraph or a brief essay, write a summary of the article, making sure to include the author’s main idea. Suggested writing focus: understanding main ideas.

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Skim through the editorials or advice columns of a newspaper or magazine. Choose one that interests you. In a paragraph or a brief essay, write a summary of the article, making sure to include the author’s main idea. Suggested writing focus: understanding main ideas.