Topic and Main Ideas

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Draw

Draw the weather that is like you are feeling now.

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What is a topic?

• It's who or what the passage is about

• It's the sequence of a story

• It's the author's point of view

Open Ended

จุดสังเกตของการหา Topic / Title (ชื่อเรื่อง) คือ ........

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What's the topic of lists ?

Siam Paragon, Central World Plaza, Pratunam Center and The Mall are very popular ________ in Bangkok.

• restaurants

• malls

• parks

• markets

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What's the topic of lists ?

Pizza Hut, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Chester’s Grill, Burger King, McDonald’s are _____________.

• bookstore

• stationery

• fast food restaurants

• breakfast

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What's the topic of paragraph about ?

Mexico City is a popular place for tourists. Every year thousands of people go to Mexico City. They visit the old and beautiful buildings in this city. In the museum they learn about the history of Mexico. And in the restaurant, they enjoy the spicy and delicious Mexican food.

• The spicy food

• Mexican food

• Mexico

• Mexico City

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What is the topic of this paragraph?

• plants

• cotton plants

• cotton products

• cotton clothing

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What is the main idea?

• It's the author's point of view

• It's what the passage is mostly about

• It's the sequence of the story.

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What does the MAIN IDEA of a story tell the reader?

• The most important idea about a topic or a story.

• The conflict of the story

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What at is the main idea of this paragraph?

Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.  Soccer players learn how to dribble and pass the ball.  They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score.  Most importantly, soccer players learn how to work together with their teammates.

• They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score.

• Soccer players learn how to dribble.

• They learn how to work together as teammates.

• Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

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If you are feeling sad, you can make yourself feel better by doing a few simple things. You can take a walk (or get another form of exercise), you can talk to a friend, or you can write down your feelings. Writing down the good things in your life will help too. Doing something good for someone else will also help you feel better. If you still feel a little sad, act happy. It works like magic to make you feel better!

What is the main idea?

• Sometimes people feel sad.

• You should do good things for others.

• We're not always happy.

• There are many ways to make yourself feel better. 

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There are many fun things to do at the beach. Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach. Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed. Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun. It is also fun to look for shells. Some people simply like to sunbathe.

What is the main idea?

• There are many fun things to do at the beach.

• It is also fun to look for shells.

• Some people simply like to sunbathe.

• Going to the beach to swim can be fun.

Review your memory

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What is the topic of this text?

• swimming

• fish

• sharks

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What is the main idea of this text?

• Shark pups are born with teeth.

• Sharks can grow over 20,000 teeth in a lifetime.

• Shark teeth are quite different from human teeth.

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What is the topic of this text?

• penguins

• birds

• snow

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What is the main idea of this text?

• The female emperor penguin spends winter in the ocean.

• Her mate cares for the egg.

• All the males wait for their mates to return with food.

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What is the topic? (Who or what is the text all about?)

A blizzard is a weather event that occurs most often during the wintertime. Blizzards happen when there are very low temperatures, high winds, and a severe snowstorm. Schools and other workplaces are often closed during blizzards, and it can be dangerous to travel during a blizzard. Blizzards are major snow events!

• Schools

• Farms

• Blizzards

• Lizzards

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What is the main idea? (What was said about the topic in most of the sentences?)

A blizzard is a weather event that occurs most often during the wintertime. Blizzards happen when there are very low temperatures, high winds, and a severe snowstorm. Schools and other workplaces are often closed during blizzards, and it can be dangerous to travel during a blizzard. Blizzards are major snow events!

• Schools sometimes close during snowstorms.

• A blizzard is a weather event that occurs most often during the wintertime.

• It can be dangerous to travel during snowstorms.

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What is the topic? (Who or what is the text all about?)

The Titanic was a massive ship that sunk on its first voyage in April 1912. The ship was said to be unsinkable, but when it struck an iceberg, part of the ship had holes torn into it. The passengers on board the ship had very little time to exit the ship, and many people died. The Titanic sank two hours after it hit the berg. The sinking of the ship is still remembered today.

• Saling

• Ice Bergs

• The Ocean

• The Titanic

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What is the main idea? (What was said about the topic in most of the sentences?)

The Titanic was a massive ship that sunk on its first voyage in April 1912. The ship was said to be unsinkable, but when it struck an iceberg, part of the ship had holes torn into it. The passengers on board the ship had very little time to exit the ship, and many people died. The Titanic sank two hours after it hit the berg. The sinking of the ship is still remembered today.

• The Titanic sunk on its first voyage.

• Many people died.

• The ship was said to be unsinkable.

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Passing fears are common in early childhood. Many 2- to 4-year-olds are afraid of animals, especially dogs. By 6 years, children are more likely to be afraid of the dark. Other common fears are of thunderstorms, doctors, and imaginary creatures.

Question:

The topic of this paragraph is

• fear.

• passing fears.

• two-to-four year olds fear of animals.

• common fears

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Passing fears are common in early childhood. Many 2- to 4-year-olds are afraid of animals, especially dogs. By 6 years, children are more likely to be afraid of the dark. Other common fears are of thunderstorms, doctors, and imaginary creatures.

Question:

The stated main idea of this paragraph is

• Passing fears are common in early childhood.

• Many 2- to 4-year olds are afraid of animals, especially dogs.

• By 6 years, children are more likely to be afraid of the dark.

• Other common fears are of thunderstorms, doctors, and imaginary creatures.

Multiple Choice

All around the world large cities have the same problem. That problem is air pollution. Bangkok has very bad air. The air there is dirty and very unhealthy. Cars are one reason for dirty air. Many Thais now own their own cars and drive in the city.The factories in the area also cause air pollution. These factories put a lot of smoke into the air. It is not easy to clean up the air in a large city. The government has to make new laws and everyone has to help.

What is the best topic for this passage?

• Air pollution

• Factories in Bangkok

• How cars cause air pollution

• Bangkok’s air pollution

Multiple Choice

Main idea

Some people find it easy to remember others' names. When you meet someone new, think of something about them that will help you remember. For example, if you meet a Ms. Brown, say to yourself, “Ms. Brown has brown hair.” Or if you meet a Mr. Long, say to yourself, Mr. Long likes singing a song. Many people find that this helps them remember other people’s names.

What is the main idea of this passage?

• When you meet someone new, think of them.

• If you meet a Ms. Brown, try to remember her.

• A Mr.Long will help you remember other people’s names.

• There is a way to help you remember people’s names.

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There are two kinds of television stations in the United States. One kind is commercial. About 841 of the U.S. televisions are commercial stations. These stations are businesses. They show ads to make money. The other kind of television station is public. These stations do not show any ads. They get some money from the government. They also get money from the people who watch public stations.

What is the main idea of this passage?

• About 841 of the U.S. television stations are commercial stations.

• There are two kinds of television stations in the United States.

• The commercial television stations show ads to make money.

• The public television station get some money from the government.

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