MAIN IDEA, TOPIC SENTENCE AND SUPPORTING DETAILS

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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.

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

Back

Wants to be seen as a great skater without effort.

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

Back

Tom catches a snapping turtle while fishing.

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Main idea of soccer skills learned:

Back

Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

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

Back

Many fun things to do at the beach.

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Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are bakers.

Back

Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are bakers.

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Main idea of a text?

Back

What the text is mainly about.

Front

Main idea of the paragraph: Robots in sumo wrestling contests.

Back

Robots are used in sumo wrestling contests.

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Supporting detail of the paragraph about robot sumo wrestling.

Back

Robot sumo uses robots instead of humans.

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Supporting detail from the text about mother gorillas:

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They teach tiny gorillas to get along with others.