Lizzy the Lizard hurries up to the Story Stump.
She holds her notebook and her magnifying glass.
"I wrote facts about plants," says Lizzy.
Ferris the Fox peeks at the page. "Can we read it?"
"Yes!" says Lizzy. "But first, ask one big question."
"What is this text mostly about?"
Nonfiction tells true facts about real things.
The main topic is what the whole text is mostly about.
The title often gives a clue.
Ferris asks: What is it mostly about? He looks at the title.
He reads every line. Each line tells about plant parts.
So the main topic is the parts of a plant!
| Sentence | True or false? |
|---|---|
| Roots hold the plant in place. | ? |
| Leaves take in water from the soil. | ? |
| Water moves up the stem. | ? |
| A seed can grow into a new plant. | ? |
Here are new sight words.
Look at each word. Say it. Spell it.
First: F-I-R-S-T.
Five: F-I-V-E.
Great reading! Tomorrow Lizzy shows how seeds travel.