Main Idea

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Best question for finding the main idea?

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What point is the author trying to make?

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Mark dreams of being a great skater admired by all, without the effort of practice.

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Wants to be seen as a great skater without hard work.

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

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Tom catches a snapping turtle while fishing.

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Mary has a new pet, a soft and cuddly baby kitten that sleeps a lot. She plays with it and feeds it regularly.

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Mary’s new pet is a kitten.

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Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are bakers at Bake Goods to Go. Mrs. Jones bakes at night; Mrs. Brown bakes during the day.

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Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are bakers.

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Main idea of soccer skills learned:

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Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

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Floods can cause tremendous damage, ruining houses, roads, and buildings, and leaving mud and debris behind.

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Floods can cause a lot of damage.

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Benjamin Franklin's passion for writing led him to establish a printing shop and publish a newspaper and Poor Richard’s Almanac.

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Loved to write stories and books.

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Main idea of soccer skills learned:

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Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

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Frog sat by the pond, still and camouflaged. Caught a bug with its tongue. What’s the main idea?

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Frogs eat bugs.