Identifying the Main Idea

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Beth enjoys swimming with friends at the beach and collecting shells for jewelry.

Back

Beth likes to collect shells.

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Lisa's birthday is soon. She plans a party with six friends, games, cake, and ice cream.

Back

Lisa wants to have a birthday party.

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Jim's family bought a new car. Jim is excited and hopes for a long ride tomorrow.

Back

Jim is happy about the new car.

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The clock rang. John pulled the covers over his head. His eyes were shut. Mother called him to get up.

Back

John did not want to get up.

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Ginny is moving to a new house near her old one, keeping her school and friends.

Back

Ginny is going to move.

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Mark has a dog and will take it to a dog show.

Back

Mark will go to a dog show.

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Frank has no pets and wants a quiet one. He considers fish and turtles, finding turtles more fun to watch. He buys a turtle.

Back

Frank gets a turtle.

Front

It gets very hot in summer, making it hard to work or play. Best activity: swimming.

Back

Summer can get very hot.

Front

Scott has a red wagon with four wheels that he enjoys riding and sharing with friends.

Back

Scott has fun with his wagon.

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10 hens in the barn lay eggs daily and have nests. They can be noisy.

Back

Ten hens lay eggs.