Main Idea

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Main idea of the poem:

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Leaves falling to the ground in autumn.

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Parents prefer kids eat fruits & veggies over junk food. Junk food is high in sugar. Mangos provide Vitamin A, asparagus has B1, oranges offer Vitamin C, and mushrooms have Vitamin D.

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Fruits and vegetables are healthy.

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Tornadoes average 1,200 a year, with winds up to 300 mph causing severe damage. People stay safe in cellars.

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Tornadoes are very dangerous.

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Anthony's dad bought a new car. No eating, drinking, or bringing markers/crayons allowed. Randal, the dog, must be bathed and sit on a blanket when traveling.

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Dad wants to keep his car clean.

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Humans have 2 sets of teeth in their lifetime.

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Humans are given 2 sets of teeth.

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Water covers ~70% of Earth's surface.

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Water covers 70% of Earth’s surface.

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Mark dreams of being a great skater admired by all but avoids hard work.

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Wants to be seen as a great skater without the effort.

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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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Main idea: Weather reporters use pictures to convey information quickly.

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

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Benjamin Franklin invented many things in the late 1700s, including the lightning rod, Franklin stove, and bifocals, which improved life significantly.

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Benjamin Franklin was a great inventor.