Main Idea

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Main idea of a text is...

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what the text is mostly or mainly about

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The piano is both a string and percussion instrument.

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The piano is both a string and percussion instrument.

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Main idea about beach activities.

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Many fun things to do at the beach.

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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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Main idea: Earth's surface is constantly changing due to natural events like earthquakes and floods.

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The Earth's surface is always changing.

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Chalk originates from tiny sea animals called foraminifera, which create shells from lime. When they die, their shells form layers of white rock known as chalk, often found in former underwater locations.

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Real chalk is made by a small sea animal.

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Ways to feel better when sad: exercise, talk to a friend, write feelings, note good things, help others, act happy.

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There are many ways to make yourself feel better.

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Born after 1985? Expect to live more than 70 years. Females live about 6 years longer than males. Main idea?

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how long you might expect to live

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Rodeo clowns face danger to protect cowboys by diverting bulls' attention.

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Rodeo clowns protect cowboys by putting themselves in danger.

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Bird range refers to the area a bird flies. Some fly great distances globally, while others cover less than 100 miles.

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How bird ranges differ.