Main Idea Review

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Tom reels in his line, struggling to stay in the boat. He catches a snapping turtle, which could feed his family for three days.

Back

Tom catches a snapping turtle while fishing.

Front

Fun activities at the beach include swimming, snorkeling, beach volleyball, shell collecting, and sunbathing.

Back

Many fun things to do at the beach.

Front

Main Idea: Rodeo clowns face danger to protect cowboys.

Back

Rodeo clowns protect cowboys by putting themselves in danger.

Front

Amanda sat in her room, dreaming of a story. A bird with a red head and black feathers landed on a snow-covered branch. She wondered if the bird was magic, sparking her idea for a story.

Back

Amanda wants to be a writer and gets an idea for a story.

Front

Main idea of the paragraph: Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

Back

Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

Front

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

Back

There are many ways to make yourself feel better.

Front

The piano is a popular instrument classified as both a string and percussion instrument.

Back

The piano is both a string and percussion instrument.

Front

U.S. Constitution amendments expanded voting rights: 15th (1870) for former slaves, 19th (1920) for women, 26th (1971) for 18+.

Back

The Constitution has been amended several times to grant more citizens the right to vote.

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Future robots as personal servants.

Back

Someday we will have robots that will be our personal servants.

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

Back

Giraffes do make noises.