Topic and Main Idea

Topic and Main Idea

*I can tell the topic of a text.

*I can tell the main idea of a text.

What is the topic of this text?

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What is the topic of this text?

• animals

• hippopotamuses

• boats

What is the topic of this text?

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What is the main idea of this text?

• Hippos sometimes hurt people they meet on land.

• Hippos may look like funny, gentle animals, but they are actually quite dangerous.

• Hippos make friendly, safe pets.

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What is the topic of this text?

• hunting

• animal eyes

• owls

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What is the main idea of this text?

• Owls have a strong beak and talons to catch prey.

• Owls hoot to find small animals to eat.

• Owls are perfectly designed for hunting at night.

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What is the topic of this text?

• bees

• honey

• working

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What is the main idea of this text?

• Worker bees are the smallest of the honey bees.

• Worker bees are small, but they stay very busy!

• Worker bees serve as royal guards.

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What is the topic of this text?

• hunting

• lions

• lion cubs

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What is the main idea of this text?

• Lions live in large groups called prides.

• Male and female lions have very different roles in a pride.

• Both male and female lions have important jobs.

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What is the topic of this text?

• deserts

• camels

• water

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What is the main idea of this text?

• Camels live in hot and dry deserts.

• Many characteristics help camels survive in the desert.

• Camels' coloring helps them blend into their environment.

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What is the topic of this text?

• octopus

• sea creatures

• camouflage

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What is the main idea of this text?

• If another animal attacks it, the octopus uses water jets to move quickly away.

• The octopus changes color to escape its enemies.

• The octopus has many ways to protect itself.