Main Idea Pretest

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Main idea about seaweed: colors and sizes.

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What seaweed is like.

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Bird range refers to the area a bird flies. Some fly great distances globally, while others cover less than 100 miles. Main idea?

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How bird ranges differ.

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Ways to feel better when sad: exercise, talk to a friend, write feelings, do good for others, act happy.

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There are many ways to make yourself feel better.

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Weather reporters use pictures to convey information quickly and accurately.

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Pictures help weather reporters get information out in a fast way.

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Giraffes make noises when hurt (low moo) or frightened (short, high sound).

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Giraffes do make noises.

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Yellowstone National Park is mainly in Wyoming, with 3% in Montana. It features the Continental Divide, sits on the Yellowstone Plateau at 8,000 feet, and has 290 waterfalls, including the 308-foot Lower Falls.

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Yellowstone National Park has many different physical features.

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Farmers in Japan face limited farmland and a high population. They grow crops on hillsides, but many foods are imported. Main idea?

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Little land to farm in Japan; many kinds of food are shipped to Japan.

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Sharks have sharp teeth and can replace them throughout their lives.

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Sharks can replace new teeth as they lose them.

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Main idea of the paragraph: mascots exist for products, schools, and sports teams.

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There can be mascots for products, schools and sports teams.