The author states in paragraph 3 " When a zoo wants a new tiger, it tries to get one from another zoo." Reread paragraphs 2 and 3. Then explain how this statement supports the main idea of the text. Use details from the text in your answer.

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Place a checkmark next to the two key details in the chart that best support the main ideas of paragraphs 2 and 3

• "some animals travel from zoo to zoo by truck and some go by airplane"

• "when a zoo wants a new tiger, it tries to get one form another zoo. That way, more tigers can stay in the wild"

• "These tigers live in the wild, in the island of Sumatra and in some other parts of Asia. The are endangered...

• "But zoos around the world keep a few of the big cats to teach people about tigers"

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Question 3 PART B:

Pick the three details from the passage that best support your answer in part A

• "They are endangered and their numbers are declining"

• "When we moved one of our tigers, a female named Skylar, to the San Francisco Zoo in California.. I went along to help keep her safe"

• By the age of three, Skylar was old enough to eave her siblings and start her own family."

• We trained her to go into a shipping crate and let us close the door behind her."

• "While we waited at the Indiana Airport, I peeked into Skylar's crate, I was happy to see her sleeping peacefully."

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Which sentence best supports the idea that science plays a part in the Northern Lights?

• The Latin name for the Northern Lights is Aurora Borealis and the mirror images, seen in the southern skies, are named Aurora Australis.

• These lights even blink off and on like a light switch.

• The Sun is made of gas, which sometimes “burps” extra energy into the atmosphere, creating a beautiful light show.

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What is the best question to ask yourself when you are trying to find the main idea?

• Who is the main character?

• What is one important detail?

• What is the author's main point/message in this text?

• What is the event being discussed in the text?

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What is a key detail you think you'd find in this book?

• Tips on how to paint a pumpkin using a sponge.

• A list of the top 10 best Fortnite players.

• A recipe on how to make cotton candy cupcakes.

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Which sentence would be the main idea?

• What makes it even more thrilling is that it is based on a true story.

• In the movie, astronauts struggle while they are trying to return to Earth.

• While watching the movie, people were on the edges of their seats.

• In 1995, the movie “Apollo 13” was a total hit.

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Which sentence would be the main idea of the paragraph?

• The beaches in Hilton Head are expansive.

• People enjoy walking along the beach.

• Hilton Head Island is a fantastic place for people of all ages.

• Children enjoy swimming in the surf and playing in the sand.

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A key detail is...

• A life lesson that the author is trying to communicate to us.
• An important point in the text that can help us find the main idea
• Reveals the main characters in the story.
• Is the main point the author is trying to make about the topic.

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Which sentence is a supporting detail that recycling is important?

• There are many landfills available for waste

• You should clean all items before recycling them

• Recycling paper saves trees from being cut down

• Separate your paper, cans, and glass jars before recycling them

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