Understanding Main Topics in Stories

What is the main topic of the story about the gray fox?

• The gray fox hunts at night.

• The gray fox lives in the forest.

• The gray fox is a colorful animal.

• The gray fox is a fast runner.

Which detail supports the main topic that the gray fox is colorful?

• The gray fox is a solitary creature.

• The gray fox is a skilled hunter.

• The gray fox is a nocturnal animal.

• The gray fox has a black stripe on its tail.

In the story about the scientist, what is the main topic?

• The scientist is working in a laboratory.

• The scientist is conducting an experiment.

• The scientist is careful with his equipment.

• The scientist is mixing chemicals.

What is the main topic of the story about the desert?

• Lizards are common in the desert.

• Cacti are the only plants in the desert.

• Plants and animals need water to survive in the desert.

• Deserts are hot and dry.

Which of the following is a detail that supports the main topic about the desert?

• The desert is home to many snakes.

• The desert has extreme temperatures.

• The cactus stores water for long periods.

• The desert has many sand dunes.