Central Idea

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What is the author's viewpoint about full-day kindergarten?

Back

The author favors full-day kindergarten.

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What is a topic?

Back

A topic is the general subject of a text.

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What is the relationship between attendance and grades?

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Students who are frequently absent often have lower average grades than those with good attendance.

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What is body language?

Back

Body language is a form of communication that includes gestures, facial expressions, and posture.

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What is the main idea of a paragraph?

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The main idea is the most important point or concept that the paragraph conveys.

Front

What does it mean when we say gorillas are misunderstood?

Back

It means that people often think gorillas are mean, but they are actually shy and only attack when provoked.

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What is cause and effect?

Back

Cause and effect is a relationship where one event (the cause) makes another event happen (the effect).

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What is the difference between a problem and a solution?

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A problem is a challenge or issue that needs to be addressed, while a solution is the answer or way to resolve that problem.

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What does it mean to compare and contrast?

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To compare means to look for similarities, while to contrast means to look for differences.

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What is the purpose of a summary?

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