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The 3 little pigs are scared of the wolf. They must build houses to keep themselves safe. They tried straw. It did not work. They tried sticks. This did not work either. Finally they tried using bricks. The wolf could not blow the house down. The 3 little pigs were safe. What is the main idea?

• Finally they tried using bricks.

• They must build houses to keep themselves safe.

• The wolf could not blow the house down.

• The wolf wanted to eat the pigs.

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There are many different websites that allow users to stream millions of songs. Some of them, such as Spotify, Apple Music, and Youtube Red, require users to pay a monthly fee in order to have access to their music. Other websites, such as Pandora and Soundcloud, offer both paid and free versions so that everyone can enjoy good music! Now, instead of going to the store to buy an album, users have new music instantly at their fingertips. Many artists have found huge success thanks to these websites. For example, Ed Sheeran’s hit song “Shape of You” has been played more than 1.4 billion times on Spotify alone! What is the main idea?

• There are many different music streaming websites that people can use to access their favorite music instantly

• Ed Sheeran’s song “Shape of You” is extremely popular on Spotify, and has been played more than 1.4 billion times

• . Some streaming websites are free, and others require a monthly fee

• Listeners don’t need to buy albums at the store anymore

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The Kardashians have been a popular name since 2007, when the famous family became the stars of their own reality show. The family includes Kris Jenner and her five daughters; Kourtney, Kim, and Khloé Kardashian, as well as Kendall and Kylie Jenner. The members of this famous family are also involved in other successful businesses. For example, Kim sells her own perfume, Kendall is a successful model, and Khloé has her own clothing line. Kylie Jenner is arguably the most popular of the Kardashian family in today’s society. She has an extremely successful makeup line, Kylie Cosmetics, that has brought in more than $630 million since it launched in 2015! What is the main idea?

• Kylie Jenner has a very successful makeup line

• The Kardashian family includes mom Kris Jenner and her five famous daughters

• The Kardashian family became famous through their reality show and they have many successful businesses

• The Kardashians started a reality shown in 2007

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Video games are more popular today than they have ever been. This is because many people now have easy access to computers and game systems. The first video game, Pong, was launched in 1958. Today, popular games include Fortnite, Call of Duty, Minecraft, and Super Smash Bros. The Super Mario games have continued to be popular throughout the years — the first Mario game came out in 1985, and the company just released Super Smash Bros. Ultimate! The graphics in these new games have come a long way since Pong was launched. In video games today, there are three-dimensional, or 3D, graphics that help make the scenes in the games look very real. What is the main idea?

• Video games are so popular because there is easy access to computers and gaming systems

• The Super Mario video games have remained popular throughout the years

• The 3D graphics in video games make the scenes in the games look very real

• Video games are very popular, and they have come a long way since the first one was launched in 1958

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Marvel Universe is a fictional universe in which the comics from Marvel Entertainment are based. There have been many movies starring the superheroes in the famous Marvel Universe comics. One of the most recent and most popular superheroes to star in their own movie is Black Panther - a man who is challenged with keeping his hometown of Wakanda safe from outsiders. Black Panther has super human speed, strength, night vision, and the ability to heal himself. Other super heroes in the Marvel Universe are Iron Man, Captain America, and Black Widow. Some of these heroes have joined together to form the Avengers, a team of superheroes that work together to fight "the foes no single superhero can withstand.” The Marvel Universe is based on comics written by Steve Ditko, Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, and others. What is the main idea?

• Steve Ditko, Stan Lee, and Jack Kirby are the writers of the Marvel Comics

• Marvel Entertainment is a successful company that has put out 20 movies based on the famous comics

• Black Panther has super human speed, strength, night vision, and the ability to heal

• Some of the Marvel superheroes have formed a team called the Avengers

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Kids and teens everywhere love to make and play with slime! Slime became popular in 2017. Social media played an important role in this gooey trend. Many users on Instagram and Youtube videotape themselves creating and playing with their own slime. Slime is created by mixing glue with different “activators,” such as borax, laundry detergent, or contact solution. Some people add hair conditioner or scented lotion to make their slime smell good. Shaving cream, glitter, or foam balls can be added to slime to make it look and feel unique! What is the main idea?

• Shaving cream, glitter, and foam balls can be added to slime to make it look and feel unique.

• Social media is the reason that slime is so popular

• Slime has become very popular, and there are many different ways to make it unique

• There are many different “activators” that you can use to create slime

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In schools today, many students have their own laptop that they use to complete their classwork. The most popular website used by teacher and students to complete assignments is Google Classroom. This website is free, and it allows teachers to digitally assign work to their students. There are many ways to use Google Classroom. Teachers are able to link websites and videos for their students, and there are even interactive assignments that students can complete right on their computers! Google Classroom has changed education, allowing for technology to be used in so many different ways. What is the main idea?

• Google Classroom is a free website that teachers and students use to teach and learn

• Google Classroom allows teachers to easily link websites and videos

• Students and teachers use technology in the classroom

• Many students have their own laptops that they are able to complete their assignments on

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Fortnite is a popular, free video game that was launched in 2017. It can be played on many different game systems, such as Mac, Windows, Playstation4, and Xbox. This is a live-action game between one hundred people around the world, and the winner is the last player standing. Players can use different items that they collect to quickly travel throughout the map, protect themselves, or to hide from other players. There are safe zones within the game; however during each round, a storm comes and the safe zone shrinks in size. Fortnite is a fun and addicting live-action game, and the best part about it is that it is free to anyone that has access to a gaming system! What is the main idea?

• Fortnite is a popular free video game

• The winner of Fortnite is the last player standing

• Storms cause the safe zone to shrink during each round

• Fortnite is a popular live-action game that can be played on many different game systems

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The world has recently become enthralled, or fascinated, with narwhals. Narwhals are considered “unicorns of the sea;” they are whales with one large, spiral tusk on their head! Many people think that this tusk is used for protection, but it’s actually a giant tooth. The spiraled tusk can grow up to 10 feet long. Narwhals live in the Arctic Ocean, and there are only about 50,000 of them left in the world. Because of this, they are considered “near threatened,” but not yet endangered. What is the main idea?

• Narwhals are whales that live in the Arctic Ocean and have tusks like unicorns

• Narwhals are considered unicorns of the sea

• Narwhals live in the Arctic Ocean, and there are only about 50,000 of them left

• The world is fascinated with narwhals

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A sandwich is a good lunch to eat. Sandwiches can be made from peanut butter and jelly. They can also be made with meat and cheese. Sandwiches use 2 pieces of bread that help fill a person up. Sandwiches can be cut into pieces or left as a whole. I like to cut my sandwich into rectangles. They are very yummy!

• A sandwich is a good lunch to eat.

• They are very yummy.

• I like to cut my sandwich into rectangles.

• Sandwiches use 2 pieces of bread that help fill a person up.

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