Main Topic and Paragraph Focus in Informational Text Game
Penguins are amazing birds that cannot fly. They use their wings to swim in the water. Penguins eat fish and other sea creatures. They live in cold places like Antarctica. What is the main topic of this passage?
How penguins swimWhat penguins eatWhere penguins liveBasic facts about penguinsThe sun is very important for life on Earth. It gives us light during the day. The sun also keeps our planet warm. What is the focus of this passage?
How the Earth movesWhy the sun is importantWhat makes day and nightWhen the sun risesButterflies start as tiny eggs. Then they become caterpillars. Next, they form a chrysalis. Finally, they emerge as beautiful butterflies. What is the main topic of this passage?
How butterflies flyWhat butterflies eatThe life cycle of butterfliesWhere butterflies liveDogs make great pets. They are loyal friends. Dogs can learn many tricks. They also help keep us safe. What is the focus of the first paragraph?
Dog trainingDog safetyDog breedsQualities of dogsPlants need water to grow. They also need sunlight. Plants use their roots to drink water. Their leaves help them get energy from the sun. What is the main topic of this passage?
Types of plantsWhat plants need to growHow plants lookWhere plants liveThe moon orbits around Earth. It looks different each night. Sometimes we see a full moon. Other times we only see part of it. What is this passage mainly about?
The size of the moonThe color of the moonHow the moon changesWhen the moon risesBears are large mammals. They can be found in forests and mountains. Some bears eat fish. Others prefer berries and honey. What is the main topic of this passage?
Where bears sleepBasic facts about bearsHow bears huntBear familiesWeather can change quickly. Some days are sunny. Other days bring rain or snow. Weather affects what we wear and do. What is this passage mainly about?
Different types of weatherWhat to wearSunny daysRain and snowAnts live in colonies. They work together to find food. Each ant has a special job. Some ants protect the colony while others gather food. What is the main topic of this passage?
Ant foodAnt homesHow ants live and workAnt sizesTrees are important plants. They give us shade and wood. Trees also make oxygen for us to breathe. Many animals make their homes in trees. What is this passage mainly about?
Tree typesWhy trees are importantTree growthTree leavesABOUT MAIN TOPIC AND PARAGRAPH FOCUS IN INFORMATIONAL TEXT GAME
This engaging digital activity helps second-grade students master the essential skill of identifying main topics and specific paragraph focus in multi-paragraph texts. Through carefully crafted passages about science and animals, students practice analyzing text structure and distinguishing between main ideas and supporting details.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Identify the central topic of multi-paragraph informational texts
- Determine the main focus of individual paragraphs
- Distinguish between main ideas and supporting details
- Improve reading comprehension skills
Tags
main idea, topic identification, paragraph focus, reading comprehension, informational text, nonfiction reading, digital learning, interactive quiz, elementary education, second grade reading
