Main Idea

                    Fall Ballet
In fall the leaves are dancing In the newly cool, crisp breeze, Tumbling, skipping, flipping, As they throw themselves from trees. Twirling, whirling dancers, Give performances each day, Floating gracefully to earth, In a circular ballet. And as they land together, Making not a sound, They form a comfy quilt, For the hardening winter ground. 
What is the main idea of the poem?

•  Cool, crisp autumn breezes
•  Leaves changing colors in the fall
• Leaves falling to the ground in autumn
• The hardening winter ground

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

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Parents would rather their kids eat fruits and vegetables than junk food. Junk food contains a lot of sugar, while mangos contain a good source of Vitamin A. Asparagus contains a good source of B1, oranges contain a good source of Vitamin C and mushrooms contain a good source of Vitamin D. 

•  Kids should not eat junk food. 
•  Fruits and vegetables are healthy. 
•  Parents know what is best. 

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The United States averages around 1,200 tornadoes a year. Tornadoes bring very strong wind gusts, strong enough to pick up and carry houses and people. These wind gusts can reach up to 300 miles per hour and cause great damage! During tornadoes, people stay safe in underground basements called cellars. 

• There are 1,200 tornadoes a year. 
• People stay safe in cellars. 
• Tornadoes are very dangerous. 

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CCSS.RI.5.2

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Anthony’s dad just bought a brand new car. Anthony is no longer allowed to eat in the car or drink anything, not even water. He also isn’t allowed to bring any markers or crayons in the car anymore. If Randal, the family dog, needs to travel with the family, he has to be bathed first and sit on a blanket. 

• New cars are expensive. 
• Anthony does not like the new rules.
• Dad wants to keep his car clean.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

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CCSS.RL.5.1

Humans are given 2 sets of teeth in their lifetime. Infants begin growing teeth around 3 months of age. This first set of teeth are called baby teeth, and include 20 teeth. The second set of teeth include 32 teeth. Teeth are used to help break down food, and must be taken care of to prevent cavities. 

• Babies have 20 teeth.
•  Adults must brush their teeth. 
• Humans are given 2 sets of teeth. 

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CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

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CCSS.RL.6.2

Water covers approximately 70% of Earth’s surface. Oceans and rivers are the two largest sources for water. The three largest oceans are the Pacific, Atlantic and Indian. The longest river in the USA is the Missouri River, which is slightly longer than the Mississippi River. 

•  The Pacific Ocean is the largest in the world. 
• Water covers 70% of Earth’s surface.
•  The Missouri River is the largest in the USA.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

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CCSS.RL.6.2

Mark wanted to be a great skater. But he didn't want to spend the hours practicing. He wished he could just do the tricks easily. Mark's dream was to have everyone stop and stare when he entered the skate park. He  wanted them to say, "Mark is the best skater in the whole world."
What is the main idea?

• Mark wants everyone to think he's a great skater without doing the hard work.
• Mark practices very hard to become a great skater.
• Mark is the best skater at the park.
• Mark wants to learn how to skate so he can compete.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

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CCSS.RL.6.2

If you are feeling sad, you can make yourself feel better by doing a few simple things. You can take a walk (or get another form of exercise), you can talk to a friend, or you can write down your feelings. Writing down the good things in your life will help too. Doing something good for someone else will also help you feel better. If you still feel a little sad, act happy. It works like magic to make you feel better!
What is the main idea?

• Sometimes people feel sad.
• You should do good things for others.
• We're not always happy.
• There are many ways to make yourself feel better. 

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Weather reporters have to give out a lot of information. That's why they use pictures. The pictures help them tell us about the weather without using so many words. Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is. They need to know where the warm air is. They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area. Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short. The pictures help weather reporters get the information out in a fast way.
Which sentence best describes the main idea of the paragraph?

• Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is
• Pictures help weather reporters get information out in a fast way
• Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short
• They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Benjamin Franklin invented many things that made life easier in the late 1700’s.  He invented the lightning rod that saved many homes from fires.  He also invented the Franklin stove.  The stove could heat a room better than a fireplace and saved people a lot of fuel.  He also invented a special kind of glasses called bifocals.  This new kind of glasses helped people to read better.

• Benjamin Franklin thought reading was important.
• Benjamin Franklin was not afraid of fire.
• Benjamin Franklin was a great inventor.
• A Franklin stove can heat a whole room.

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