Main Idea / Theme / Summarize RI/RL.5.2

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What is the main idea of a paragraph?

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The main idea is the central point or concept that the author wants to convey in a paragraph.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that presents the main points of a text in a concise form.

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What are short-period comets?

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Short-period comets are comets that take less than two years to complete their orbit around the sun.

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How do comets appear as they approach the sun?

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Comets begin to look brighter as they approach the sun due to the heat and light.

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What is an orbit?

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An orbit is the path that an object takes as it moves around another object in space.

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What shape do comets' orbits typically have?

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Comets typically have orbits that are long and oval-shaped.

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What is the difference between short-period and long-period comets?

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Short-period comets complete their orbit in less than two years, while long-period comets take more than two years.

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Why do we observe comets in the night sky?

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We observe comets in the night sky because they reflect sunlight and become visible as they approach the sun.

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What is the solar system?

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The solar system is a collection of celestial bodies, including the sun, planets, moons, and comets, that are bound by gravity.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To summarize a text means to condense the information into a shorter form while retaining the main ideas.