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Read the article above. Select 2 details that were emphasized from the options below.

• Elephants memory helps them be safe.

• Older elephants serve an important role within the community.

• Elephants can draw because they can remember very well.

• Elephants' intelligence lasts a long time.

• Elephants can retain information valuable information.

Eva wanted to surprise her sister Cindy for her birthday. She decided to plan a picnic for her sister. She made two sandwiches and put them in a bag. Then she put some cookies and bottles of water in the bag. When she told Cindy about the surprise, Cindy gave her a big hug. Then the girls walked to the park.

What detail in the paragraph emphasizes Cindy's excitement about the surprise?

What is the main idea of a text?

• theme

• plot

• who or what the story is mostly about

• the lesson of the story

Max loves to ride his bike. He rides it every day and can do many tricks. He is faster than all of his friends and has even won some races.

What is the main idea?

• Everyone should ride a bike

• Max is a good bike rider

• Riding bikes is fun

What are the facts in the sentence called?

• Main Idea

• Supporting Details

• Characters

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.

• We're not always happy.

• There are many ways to make yourself feel better.

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

Niagra Falls is one of the most beautiful sights in North America. It is on the Niagra River halfway between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie. Niagra Falls is located on the American and Canadian border. The American Falls is 167 feet high. On the Canadian side, the Horseshoe Falls is 161 feet high.

What is the main idea?

• The American Falls is 167 feet high

• The Horseshoe Falls is 161 feet high

• Niagra Falls is one of the most beautiful sights in North America

• It is located between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie

Last night there was a big storm. Spot was afraid. The loud thunder scared him. Spot hid under the bed. He was happy when the storm ended.

What is the main idea?

• Spot is afraid of storms

• Thunder is loud

• Spot is a dog

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.