Getting the Main Idea

The Camel

You have very likely heard tales of how the camel got its hump. These are fun to hear and read about. Camels are able to live well in the dry deserts of Asia and Africa. In the hump is stored fat and food. If the camel must go without eating for a long time, it can draw on this hump for food. If the camel must go without water for several days, it can draw on water stored in pouches in its stomach. It is able to eat thorny plants which grow in the desert. Thick pads on its feet, legs and chest made it possible to walk, or kneel in burning hot sand. It can close its nostrils in a sand storm, and find water with a keen sense of smell. There are two types of camels. The dromedary has one hump, and the bactrain has two.

The camels hump does what?

• Stores fat and food.

• Has no use.

• Stores water.

The Camel

You have very likely heard tales of how the camel got its hump. These are fun to hear and read about. Camels are able to live well in the dry deserts of Asia and Africa. In the hump is stored fat and food. If the camel must go without eating for a long time, it can draw on this hump for food. If the camel must go without water for several days, it can draw on water stored in pouches in its stomach. It is able to eat thorny plants which grow in the desert. Thick pads on its feet, legs and chest made it possible to walk, or kneel in burning hot sand. It can close its nostrils in a sand storm, and find water with a keen sense of smell. There are two types of camels. The dromedary has one hump, and the bactrain has two.

Why can camels walk walk in hot sand?

• because of thick footpads.

• at night only.

• in a sandstorm.

The Camel

You have very likely heard tales of how the camel got its hump. These are fun to hear and read about. Camels are able to live well in the dry deserts of Asia and Africa. In the hump is stored fat and food. If the camel must go without eating for a long time, it can draw on this hump for food. If the camel must go without water for several days, it can draw on water stored in pouches in its stomach. It is able to eat thorny plants which grow in the desert. Thick pads on its feet, legs and chest made it possible to walk, or kneel in burning hot sand. It can close its nostrils in a sand storm, and find water with a keen sense of smell. There are two types of camels. The dromedary has one hump, and the bactrain has two.

Camels have what?

• one hump.

• two humps.

• one or two humps.

The Camel

You have very likely heard tales of how the camel got its hump. These are fun to hear and read about. Camels are able to live well in the dry deserts of Asia and Africa. In the hump is stored fat and food. If the camel must go without eating for a long time, it can draw on this hump for food. If the camel must go without water for several days, it can draw on water stored in pouches in its stomach. It is able to eat thorny plants which grow in the desert. Thick pads on its feet, legs and chest made it possible to walk, or kneel in burning hot sand. It can close its nostrils in a sand storm, and find water with a keen sense of smell. There are two types of camels. The dromedary has one hump, and the bactrain has two.

This story could also be called what?

• From Desert to Jungle

• A Good Desert Animal

• Finding Water

Poker

Poker is a game of cards. Players bet on the value of their hands in order to win the pool or "pot" formed by the money that is wagered. Poker is not only popular because money may be won or lost. Many people like it for the challenge to their acting ability. Being able to win often depends on more than having good cards. A good poler player must hide feelings. He or she must "bluff" or fool other players. When a person's face doesn't show any feelings, we call it a "poker face".

Poker is a what?

• a fireplace tool.

• not popular.

• a game of cards.

Poker

Poker is a game of cards. Players bet on the value of their hands in order to win the pool or "pot" formed by the money that is wagered. Poker is not only popular because money may be won or lost. Many people like it for the challenge to their acting ability. Being able to win often depends on more than having good cards. A good poler player must hide feelings. He or she must "bluff" or fool other players. When a person's face doesn't show any feelings, we call it a "poker face".

People like to play poker to do what?

• challenge their acting ability.

• lose money.

• hide their feelings.

Poker

Poker is a game of cards. Players bet on the value of their hands in order to win the pool or "pot" formed by the money that is wagered. Poker is not only popular because money may be won or lost. Many people like it for the challenge to their acting ability. Being able to win often depends on more than having good cards. A good poler player must hide feelings. He or she must "bluff" or fool other players. When a person's face doesn't show any feelings, we call it a "poker face".

A person has a "poker face" when he or she ....

• Laughs a lot

• plays poker

• doesn't show any feelings.

Poker

Poker is a game of cards. Players bet on the value of their hands in order to win the pool or "pot" formed by the money that is wagered. Poker is not only popular because money may be won or lost. Many people like it for the challenge to their acting ability. Being able to win often depends on more than having good cards. A good poler player must hide feelings. He or she must "bluff" or fool other players. When a person's face doesn't show any feelings, we call it a "poker face".

This story could also be called what?

• A Game of Cards

• Money

• Feelings

Porcelain

Porcelain is one of three kinds of pottery. It is usually coated with a hard, shiny material galled glaze. When porcelain is broken it has a glassy look, when it is tapped there is a clear ringing sound, and it is not harmed by fire or water. It is often called china because that is the country where it was invented. The two other kinds of pottery are stoneware, and earthware. They are less glossy and more heavy than porcelain. Also, they do not let light shine through as porcelain does.

Porcelain is one of....

• two kinds of plastic.

• three kinds of pottery

• three kinds of glass

Porcelain

Porcelain is one of three kinds of pottery. It is usually coated with a hard, shiny material galled glaze. When porcelain is broken it has a glassy look, when it is tapped there is a clear ringing sound, and it is not harmed by fire or water. It is often called china because that is the country where it was invented. The two other kinds of pottery are stoneware, and earthware. They are less glossy and more heavy than porcelain. Also, they do not let light shine through as porcelain does.

The coating on porcelain is....

• soft anad shiny

• hard and shiny

• called stoneware