1.01 Main Idea

-Before a tornado, the sky may turn very dark and sometimes green.

-When a tornado is near, you may hear a loud roaring sound that lasts a long time.

-There can be hail or very heavy rain before a tornado strikes.

What is the main idea?

• As a tornado approaches, you may see a large cloud of dust.

• There are a few ways to stay safe during a tornado.

• There are some signs that show a tornado is coming

-Some people think eating honey reduces stomach acid and keeps them healthy.

-Certain types of honey may heal cuts and scrapes faster.

-Many people find that taking some honey can soothe a sore throat.

What is the main idea?

• Some people take honey to prevent illnesses.

• Some people use honey to help them heal faster and feel better..

• Honey can be used to help heal wounds.

-In Europe, wild hedgehogs are often found in grasslands, woodlands, and meadows.

-African pygmy hedgehogs are in savannas in Africa.

-Long-eared hedgehogs can be found in many areas of Asia.

What is the main idea?

• Hedgehogs build their homes a certain way

• Hedgehogs can be found throughout the world

• Hedgehogs can be found in Africa and Asia

-The Hudson River wetlands are home to several species of mammals, like otters.

-Also, the Hudson River has many underwater plants, like water celery.

-Various types of fish, like the American eel, live at the bottom of the Hudson River.

What is the main idea?

• The Hudson River is a thriving habitat for plants and animals

• The bottom of the Hudson River is home to oysters and fish

• Humans have changed the Hudson River over time

-Touching and removing coral can damage coral reefs.

-Also, coral is hurt when humans fish an area too much.

-In addition, chemicals dumped into the ocean are dangerous to coral.

What is the main idea?

• When people fish an area too much, it is dangerous to coral

• Coral is important to the ocean

• Coral reefs face various threats

-Feathers trap air close to a bird's body to keep it warm.

-Also, feathers help keep birds dry and protect them from the sun.

-Some birds even use their feathers to help them catch and eat insects.

What is the main idea?

• Feathers help birds float and stay warm

• Feathers have uses beyond helping birds fly

• Birds communicate using various sounds

-Llamas can be trained to protect other farm animals.

-Because llamas are strong, they can pull carts or carry heavy loads.

-The wool from llamas can be made into yarn and used to make blankets.

What is the main idea?

• The wool from a llama can be spun into yarn

• LLamas are a good addition to a farm

• LLama wool is different than alpaca wool

-Bees pick up pollen when they visit flowers, looking for nectar.

-Bees transfer some of the pollen they pick up to other flowers that need it.

-Bees carry some of the pollen they collect back to their hive to feed other bees.

What is the main idea?

• Bees carry pollen to places over two miles away

• Bees take pollen from some flowers and give it to others

• Bees play an important role in transferring pollen

-Gazelles are animals that can run fast to escape from predators.

-In addition, young gazelles can hide in tall grass for protection.

-When they sense a predator nearby, gazelle warn the herd by stomping their feet.

What is the main idea?

• Gazelles use more than one strategy to avoid predators

• Gazelles are prey for several types of large animals

• Gazelles use their quick speed to avoid different kinds of predators

-Reading a book before bed can help you relax and fall asleep more easily.

-You can learn new information about various subjects by reading nonfiction books.

-The more you read, the more vocabulary words you will learn.

What is the main idea?

• Reading provides many benefits

• Reading may help improve your memory

• Nonfiction books are great for learning new things