Monday Main Idea

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Tyler avoids dogs at the park and prefers cats. What is the main idea?

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Tyler is scared of dogs.

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The Johnson family enjoys summer beach vacations, going to New Jersey last year and California this year.

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The Johnsons love beach vacations.

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Pizza's origins trace back to Italy in the late 1800s, gaining popularity in the U.S. post-WWII. Toppings like pepperoni enhance its flavor, with pepperoni being the favorite.

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Pizza is a popular meal in the United States.

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Living things need water, food, and air to survive. They grow, move, and reproduce. Example: plants make food; animals eat plants or other animals.

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A. Four characteristics of living things.

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Giraffes are the tallest animals, averaging 16-18 feet. They have long necks and legs, eating leaves from tall trees. Male giraffes are taller than females.

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Giraffes are extremely tall animals.

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Hurricanes are large storms that form over the ocean, gaining heat and energy. They move slowly to land, causing danger through size, high winds, and waves, leading to flooding and power outages.

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Hurricanes are large, dangerous storms.

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Main idea: Exercise improves health through various forms like walking, sports, and gym classes.

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B. There are many types of exercise.

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Main idea about friends:

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Friends are always there for each other.

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Susie threw a Frisbee to Pete, which got stuck in a tree. After a gust of wind freed it, Pete caught it and wagged his tail.

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Pete is excited to play fetch with his toy.

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Three little birds waited for their mom with grumbling stomachs, thinking of their favorite food: worms. It was windy, delaying her return. They played a game to distract themselves. When she returned, they quickly ate the worms.

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The little birds were very hungry.