Module 5 Week 2: Main/Central Idea

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What is the main idea of a passage?

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The main idea is what the passage is mostly about.

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What is a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence tells the main idea of a paragraph.

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What was the Pony Express?

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The Pony Express was a mail delivery service from Missouri to California in 1860.

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What did gum used to be made of before the 1940s?

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Gum was made out of chicle, a type of tree sap.

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What adaptations do desert plants have?

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Desert plants have little or no leaves to prevent moisture loss and deep roots to soak up underground water.

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What is an example of a nocturnal animal?

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Many desert animals, such as owls and bats, are nocturnal.

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How do desert animals survive the heat of the day?

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Desert animals burrow in the soil or sand during the hottest part of the day.

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What is the purpose of flavorings in gum?

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Flavorings are added to make gum taste better.

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What is the significance of the Pony Express in communication history?

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The Pony Express was once the fastest way to send mail across the country.

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What is an adaptation?

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An adaptation is a change in an organism that helps it survive in its environment.