Main Idea

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Benjamin Franklin's passion for writing led him to establish a printing shop and publish a newspaper, along with 'Poor Richard’s Almanac', which featured humorous tales, weather info, and wise sayings.

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Benjamin Franklin loved to write stories and books.

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Main idea about feeling sad and improving mood.

Back

Many ways to feel better.

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Main idea of the paragraph about weather reporters?

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

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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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Main idea of soccer skills learned:

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Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

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Mark dreams of being a great skater, wanting admiration without hard work.

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Mark wants everyone to think he's a great skater without doing the hard work.

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The earth's surface is constantly changing due to earthquakes, floods, and volcanoes.

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The Earth's surface is always changing.

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Text features that indicate the main idea:

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All of these.

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Native Americans dried meat, pounded it into a paste, mixed with fat, berries, and sugar, then pressed into cakes called pemmican. It didn't spoil and provided energy for travelers and hunters.

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how pemmican was prepared by Native Americans.

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King Midas, adorned in gold, had a golden crown, rings, scepter, and even shoes. He possessed a box of gold coins and named his daughter Marigold.

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King Midas loved gold.