Main Idea & Supporting Details Flashcard

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Main idea: An octopus waits for fish, then uses its arm to catch them for a meal.

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How an octopus gets its food

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Main Idea: Rodeo clowns face danger to protect cowboys by distracting bulls.

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Rodeo clowns protect cowboys by putting themselves in danger.

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Main idea: 1943 copper penny and 1955 double die penny are rare and valuable.

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Rare and valuable pennies

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Supporting detail for enough sleep:

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Seven to nine hours keeps you refreshed the next day.

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Supporting detail of the paragraph: Robots are used in sumo wrestling contests.

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Robot sumo uses robots instead of humans.

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Supporting detail NOT: Niagara Falls is one of the most beautiful sights in North America.

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Niagara Falls is one of the most beautiful sights in North America

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Camp David is a secure location where the President can escape. Established in 1942 by Roosevelt, it's in Maryland, 70 miles from D.C., in a wooded area. U.S. Marines patrol for optimal security, allowing quick return to the White House in a crisis.

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U.S. Marines patrol the surrounding area.