Main Topic Introduction

Choose the correct meaning of main topic.

• The main topic is the subject of the text.

• The main topic is the problem in the text.

• The main topic is an idea in the text.

Choose the correct question to figure out the main topic.

• Why did that happen?

• Who is the story about?

• What is the text about?

Based on the title, "Super Storms," what could the topic of this text be?

• Spring

• Dangerous storms

• planting a garden

Choose the correct meaning and purpose for headings.

• Headings show the parts of in a picture.

• Headings are the title of the text.

• Headings are titles for a small section or part of the text.

Choose the correct focus of given paragraphs based on the headings.

Bald Eagles Soar

• The focus is on how eagles hurt themselves.

• The focus will be on how they fly.

• The focus will be on how they eat.

Bald Eagles Soar

Once it learns to fly, the bald eagle can soar for hours. The bald eagle must take care of its feathers. It uses its beak to groom itself. It must keep its feathers clean. Can you believe this powerful eagle began life as a helpless baby?

After reading the details in this paragraph, what is its focus? What is it describing?

• The focus is on how it has changed into an adult that flies.

• The focus is on how it hunts.

• The focus is on how it builds a nest.

Bald Eagles Soar

Once it learns to fly, the bald eagle can soar for hours. The bald eagle must take care of its feathers. It uses its beak to groom itself. It must keep its feathers clean. Can you believe this powerful eagle began life as a helpless baby?

After reading the details in this paragraph, what question does the paragraph answer?

• What do eagles eat?

• How do eagles hunt?

• How do eagles groom themselves?