Finding main ideas 10/12/2018

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Main idea: Keep your teeth happy.

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Keep your teeth happy.

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Porpoises live in oceans, bays, and rivers. They are mammals that breathe air and feed their young from their bodies. They are fascinating creatures.

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Porpoises are very interesting animals.

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Eva planned a picnic for her sister's birthday, including sandwiches, cookies, and water. Cindy hugged her in surprise and they walked to the park.

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Eva planned a picnic to surprise her sister.

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Main idea about future robots as personal assistants.

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Someday we will all have robots to be our personal assistants.

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Niagra Falls is on the Niagra River between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie, straddling the US-Canada border. The American Falls is 167 ft high, and the Horseshoe Falls is 161 ft high.

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Niagra Falls is one of the most beautiful sights in North America.

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Statue of Liberty: 151 ft tall, woman with book & torch, gift from France, symbol of freedom. Which detail is NOT supporting?

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The Statue of Liberty is an amazing statue.

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Cockroaches help humans in various ways, being easy to breed and used in scientific research.

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Cockroaches are genetically resilient insects with beneficial qualities.

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Abraham Lincoln is celebrated for his rise from humble beginnings to the presidency and his tragic death during a critical time for the nation. His legacy combines his personal traits and heroic achievements.

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Abraham Lincoln’s legacy is a combination of his personal traits and heroic accomplishments.

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Main idea: What can adolescents do when considering their future careers?

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Adolescents can do many things when thinking about their future line of employment.

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Topic of the paragraph: Texting is the main communication method for teens 12-17, with daily texts increasing with age. 12-year-olds send 20 texts/day, while 14-17-year-olds send an average of 50. Girls in this age group send over 3,000 texts/week, making unlimited texting essential for families with teens.

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Teens and texting.