Identifying Main Topics and Key Details in Stories

What is the main topic of a story?

• The title of the story

• The main character

• What the story is mostly about

• The ending of the story

What do the pictures of a cat, dog, parrot, and fish have in common?

• They are all birds

• They are all farm animals

• They are all pets

• They are all wild animals

What is the main topic of the pictures of football, basketball, bicycle, and tennis ball?

• Games

• Outdoor activities

• Sports

• Toys

What do key details do in a story?

• They describe the main character

• They provide more information about the main topic

• They tell us the ending

• They introduce new characters

What is the main topic of the story with balloons, presents, and candles?

• A festival

• A wedding

• A birthday party

• A holiday

Which of the following is a key detail in the birthday party story?

• Candles

• Football

• Notebook

• School bus

What is the main topic of the story where someone takes their school bag, notebook, and pencil?

• Going to the park

• Going to a party

• Going on a trip

• Going to school

Which of the following is a key detail in the school story?

• School bus

• Candles

• Presents

• Balloons

What is the purpose of key details in a story?

• To introduce new characters

• To provide more information about the main topic

• To confuse the reader

• To change the main topic

What should you do when you see a group of pictures to find the main topic?

• Ignore the pictures

• Count the number of pictures

• Think about what they have in common

• Look for the title