Main Idea 2

Kelly wants to get a pet. She goes to the pet store and looks at fish and birds. The birds are too noisy. Kelly likes to watch the fish. She buys a goldfish.

• Kelly doesn't like birds.

• Birds are noisy animals.

• Kelly get a pet fish.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Winter is my favorite time of year. It gets very cold. You have to wear a coat and hat. Sometimes it even snows. You can drink hot chocolate to keep warm.

• Winter is the best season.

• It is cold in the winter.

• Hot chocolate tastes good.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

Cara visited her uncle's farm. She had fun riding on the tractor and feeding the cows. She loved petting the horse. Cara wishes she lived on a farm.

• Cara's uncle is a farmer.

• Cara likes the farm.

• Cara loves animals.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Tom wants to make a cake. He gets out the flour, sugar, and eggs. He turns on the oven. Tom gets a bowl and a big spoon. Now he is ready.

• Cake has flour and eggs.

• Cake is fun to make.

• Tom is going to bake a cake.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Tina has a new baby. She feeds and dresses him. Tina likes to hold the baby and take him for walks. She holds him when he cries. Tina loves her baby.

• Tina takes care of her baby.

• Babies are a lot of work.

• Tina's baby cries a lot.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Rob does his homework right after school. Then, he practices his spelling words. He also reads every night. Rob works hard to get good grades.

• Rob loves school.

• Rob is a good student.

• Homework is hard.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Dana and Kate played at the park. Then, they went swimming. Last, they had a picnic lunch. Dana and Kate can't wait to see each other again.

• Dana and Kate are sisters.

• Dana and Kate had a fun day.

• Two friends went swimming.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

An alarm ran. The students walked outside. They stood in line while Mr. Smith took attendance. When the drill was over, the class went back inside.

• The class had a fire drill.

• Mr. Smith is a teacher.

• Fire alarms are loud.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. We eat turkey and stuffing. Then, we watch the football game. The best part is getting to see my whole family.

• Turkey is my favorite food.

• Football is fun to watch.

• I like Thanksgiving.

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CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

Sam wants to build a tree house. He asks his dad to help. They lift heavy pieces of wood and use tools. Sam and his dad work together.

• Sam needs his dad's help.

• How to build a tree house.

• Wood is heavy.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2