Main Topic in Paragraphs
Grade 2 - Reading - Challenge Me
Read this informational paragraph: Omar reached for his lunch tag, but the clip was empty. He looked under his desk and beside the coat hooks. At last, he found the tag stuck to his library book. What is the main topic or central idea?
- Omar solves the problem of a missing lunch tag.
- Omar bought a new lunch box.
- Lunch tags are the easiest things to lose.
- The tag was stuck to his library book.
Find the main topic in this paragraph: The class placed a rain gauge by the fence before the storm. In the morning, Jada read the water line and wrote the amount on a chart. The class compared it with last week's rain. Which answer fits the whole paragraph?
- Rainy days make the best science lessons.
- Jada's class measures and records rainfall.
- The class planted trees by the fence.
- Jada wrote the amount on a chart.
Read "The Garden Helper": Mia checked the class garden after two hot days. The bean leaves drooped, and the soil felt dry. She filled a small can and watered each plant slowly. Which idea explains why these details belong in one paragraph?
- Mia picked ripe tomatoes.
- The garden is the prettiest part of school.
- Mia dislikes plants.
- Mia helps the class garden when it needs water.
Choose the best central idea after reading: The sky turned gray before recess. Maya checked the wind sock and saw strong gusts. She moved the paper games inside so they would not blow across the playground. Which answer covers the paragraph?
- Maya filled a bucket with snow.
- Maya checked the wind sock.
- Maya uses weather clues to protect recess games.
- Indoor recess games are always better.
Study the whole paragraph: Ben planted three bean seeds in clear cups. Each morning, he drew the roots and stems on a chart. By Friday, the class could see which seed grew the tallest. Which topic do most details support?
- Bean seeds are the easiest seeds to grow.
- Ben took the seeds home for lunch.
- Ben drew the roots and stems on a chart.
- Ben records bean seed growth so the class can compare plants.
Read "The New Book Basket": Ms. Hill placed a new basket of books near the rug. Each book had a sticker showing mystery, animal, or joke. The class used the stickers to choose reading books faster. Which idea explains why these details belong in one paragraph?
- The class sold the books after lunch.
- They make every book the same.
- A sticker system helps students choose books.
- Joke books are better than animal books.
Find the main topic in this paragraph: Nia drew a chalk map of the playground. She marked the slide, the swings, and the shady bench. Her friend used the map to find the fastest path to the bench. Which answer fits the whole paragraph?
- Nia erased the map before recess.
- The shady bench is the best place on the playground.
- Nia marked the slide, swings, and bench.
- Nia's map helps a friend find a playground path.
Use paragraph evidence from this text: Omar reached for his lunch tag, but the clip was empty. He looked under his desk and beside the coat hooks. At last, he found the tag stuck to his library book. What central idea is supported?
- The tag was stuck to his library book.
- Omar solves the problem of a missing lunch tag.
- Lunch tags are the easiest things to lose.
- Omar bought a new lunch box.
Read "Rain Gauge Day": The class placed a rain gauge by the fence before the storm. In the morning, Jada read the water line and wrote the amount on a chart. The class compared it with last week's rain. Which idea explains why these details belong in one paragraph?
- They are building a fence.
- The class planted trees by the fence.
- Rainy days make the best science lessons.
- Jada's class measures and records rainfall.
Study the whole paragraph: Mia checked the class garden after two hot days. The bean leaves drooped, and the soil felt dry. She filled a small can and watered each plant slowly. Which topic do most details support?
- Mia picked ripe tomatoes.
- The garden is the prettiest part of school.
- The soil felt dry.
- Mia helps the class garden when it needs water.