Main Idea and Supporting Details

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Let's try to find the main idea.

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What two words do you see that repeat themselves?

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Multiple Choice

What is the main idea of the passage Preventing Cavities?

• Cavities are not healthy.

• There are many ways to protect your teeth from cavities.

• Sugar causes cavities.

• Brushing your teeth twice a day can keep you from getting cavities.

Multiple Select

Click two supporting details from the passage.

• Using fluoride toothpaste is a good way to prevent cavities.

• A build up of plaque can burn holes in your teeth.

• Sugar causes cavities.

• Brush your teeth for two minutes at least two times a day to prevent cavities.

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Let's find 3 supporting details that would give us more information about how to protect our teeth from cavities.

Underline the supporting details in blue.