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    The first paragraphs of a passage can help you make predictions about the context of a passage.
    The first paragraph often contains
    the topic sentence (a summary of the main idea of the passage)
    a definition of the topic
    the author's opinion
    clues to the organization of the passage
    If you understand the first paragraph, you will understand the topic, the author's opinion (if any), and where to look for information within the passage.
    Read this first paragraph of a passage on the illness, obsessive-compulsive disorder.
    Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCR) is clinically diagnosed as an anxiety disorder. This disorder affects up to 4 percent of adults and children. People who suffer from this debilitat¬ing disorder have distressing and obsessive thoughts, which usually cause them to perform repetitive behaviors' such as counting silently or washing their hands. Though OCR suffer¬ers understand that their obsessions are unrealistic, they find it stressful to put these intru¬sive thoughts out of their minds. Those who suffer from obsessive-compulsive disorder develop strict behavioral' patterns that become extremely time-consuming and begin to interfere with daily routines. Many people with OCR delay seeking treatment because they are ashamed of their own thoughts and behavior.
    Topic Sentence
    Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is clinically diagnosed as an anxiety disorder.
    Definition of Topic
    People who suffer from this debilitating disorder have distressing and obsessive thoughts, which usually cause them to perform repetitive behaviors.
    Author's Opinion
    None given.
    Organizational Clues
    The author may discuss
    • Obsessive behavior,
    • Stress of sufferers, and/or
    • Treatment
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