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# Main Topic of Informational Texts

Identify the main topic and retell key details of informational texts; describe connections between individuals, events, ideas, or pieces of information

Subject: English · Area: Reading Comprehension · Ages 5 to 7
Page: https://lightmysky.com/learn/english/main-topic-of-informational-texts-mt_aFvsj35QzC

## Ready when they can

- State what a non-fiction text is mostly about in one sentence
- List two or three important facts learned from an informational text
- Explain how two events or ideas in a text are connected

## Lesson: What Is This Book Mostly About?

Fact books are true books. They teach us real things. Every fact book has one big topic.

**Example.** A book has facts about frogs. It says frogs jump, frogs are wet, and frogs eat bugs. This book is mostly about frogs.

*(drawing: Three facts, one big topic: frogs.)*

Every sentence in a fact book goes with the big topic. A sentence about a different thing does not belong.

One fact can sound loud or fun. A loud fact is still just a detail. The big topic is the thing all the sentences share.

Facts in a book connect to each other. One fact can lead to another, like eggs turning into frogs.

**Tip.** Read the title first. It often tells you the topic before you read the facts.

**Recap.** Find the one big topic, then remember facts that go with it.

## Practice

21 questions on this page, each with its working shown.

## Needs first

- [Listening to Texts Read Aloud](https://lightmysky.com/learn/english/listening-to-texts-read-aloud-mt_mLPEMpYb_R)

## Opens up

- [Comparing Characters Across Stories](https://lightmysky.com/learn/english/comparing-characters-across-stories-mt_GLY3R3YSlf)
- [Spotting Facts and Opinions](https://lightmysky.com/learn/english/spotting-facts-and-opinions-mt_jJBprWe2pe)
- [Main Topic & Key Details](https://lightmysky.com/learn/english/main-topic-and-key-details-mt_QCWWmDMYZR)
- [Story Sequence and Central Message](https://lightmysky.com/learn/english/story-sequence-and-central-message-mt_VEwM7ClYYE)
- [Non-Fiction Text Features](https://lightmysky.com/learn/english/non-fiction-text-features-mt_ZhUuT__i2H)