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UNIT 5 Products Price Reading Skills Reading Skills Topic Sentence in the Middle In this type of paragraph, the author builds up to the main idea, states it in the middle of the paragraph and then goes on with further explanations. Sample 1 The Cherokee Indians, who considered themselves the “real people”, established their village along the streams and rivers of what are now the Carolines, Georgia, Virginia, and Kentucky. The building methods used by the Cherokee people reveal a unique civilization. The walls of their houses were constructed with large, sturdy posts planted at three-foot intervals. Small posts were held in place by twigs and long grassed interwoven to provide strength and protection. To insulate against the wind and cold, the woven walls were plastered with a mixture of grass and clay. This process also improved the appearance of the house and kept the posts from rooting. Many historians feel that these building techniques place the Cherokee at the forefront of early American Indians. Which of the following is the best title for this paragraph? The Cherokees’ Life Early American Indians Unique Building Technique of the Cherokees Cultural Traditions of Early American Indians Which sentence best states the main idea of this paragraph? The Cherokee Indians believed that they were superior people. The Cherokee Indians built houses along the river. The Cherokee Indians used grass and clay to build houses. The Cherokee Indians architectural skill reflects a special civilization. 本段描述了切诺基印第安人早期建造家园时使用的独特建筑艺术。第一句介绍了切诺基人建造家园的位置选择，第二句指出本段的主题，即他们建造房屋的艺术是其独特文明的反映。第三句到第七句详细地介绍了他们的建筑艺术。最后一句是主题的重复，称赞切诺基部落是早期美洲印第安人文明的象征。 Reading Skills Implied Main Idea Some paragraphs have no topic sentences. The main idea is implied. In order to get at the main idea of a paragraph, you must be able to identify the subject of the paragraph. Keep asking yourself the question “What is this about?” as you read until the answer becomes clear. Once you have found the topic, ask you