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The main idea does not need supporting details.

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Mia watched her mother's car pull away and felt her heart sink. I can't believe she's leaving me here with my grandparents for the entire summer, she thought.
Tired from the trip, Mia brushed her teeth and went to bed. Still, she lay awake long after dark that night. Her grandparents had tried to make her feel welcome, but she still dreaded the weeks to come. The lights and sounds of the city made her feel happy and alive. She just knew that the countryside would be quiet and dull in comparison.
The next morning, Mia stood staring out the window. The sky was filled with color: streaks of the brightest yellow, orange, and pink. Her ears tuned in to the songs of birds. Mia laughed, wondering how she could ever have thought this place would be quiet and dull.
Which detail should be left out of a summary of this passage?  

• Mia is staying with her grandparents for the summer.
• Mia wishes to return to her home in the city.
• Mia realizes she was wrong about the countryside.
• Mia brushed her teeth and went to bed.

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The 2014 FIFA World Cup will be held in Brazil. It will be the 20th year of the World Cup. Brazil was chosen in October of 2007 to host the 2014 competition. Earlier in the year, South America had been chosen as the continent for the contest. Brazil was the only country to put in a bid. This is the second time Brazil will host the World Cup. The country hosted it in 1950. It is the first World Cup to be held in South America since 1978, when Argentina hosted. No other South American country has hosted the World Cup more than once.

The summary of this passage is:

• The 20th World Cup will take place in 2014. In 2007, it was decided that the competition would be held in South America. It is the first World Cup in South America since 1978.

• In October 2007, Brazil was chosen to host the 20th World Cup. Brazil has already hosted the World Cup before. 1978 was the last time a South American country hosted the World Cup.

• The 2014 World Cup will be held in Brazil. It is the second time Brazil has been chosen to host the World Cup. Brazil is the only South American country to host the World Cup twice.

• Early in 2007, South America was chosen as the continent for the 20th World Cup. Brazil was the only country that put in a bid. Brazil hosted the World Cup before in 1950.

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If you read about...the monuments and museums at the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

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Which detail would be relevant to this main idea? Getting the right dog depends on where you live.

• If you have a small dog, it might get lost.

• If you have a large dog, it might scare people.

• If you have a big backyard, you might want to get a large dog.

• Some dogs are short-haired while others are long-haired.

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There are many fun things to do at the beach. Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach. Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed. Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun. It is also fun to look for shells. Some people simply like to sunbathe.

What is the main idea?

• There are many fun things to do at the beach.

• It is also fun to look for shells.

• Some people simply like to sunbathe.

• Going to the beach to swim can be fun.

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A sentence starter for determining what's important is

• This reminds me of

• My opinion about this is

• I predict

• The big idea is

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What is the central idea of the passage?

Jackie Robinson did something nobody had ever done before. He was not only a three-sport athlete at UCLA. He was the first African-American to play on a Major league baseball team, the Brooklyn Dodgers. Robinson had to deal with racism all over the country. He was treated very poorly by the by other players and fans in the stadiums he visited. But, whenever things got difficult, his courage and determination kept him going. Today his number 42 is retired on every team in major league baseball, and he is in the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

• Jackie Robinson is an important figure in American History

• Jackie Robinson played many different sports

• Jackie Robinson is in the Baseball Hall of Fame

• Jackie Robinson played for the Brooklyn Dodgers

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According to Mitchell, what is Uncle Tommy's best characteristic?

• The fact that Uncle Tommy knew Mitchell's father

• The fact that Uncle Tommy was a "real Indian".

• His sense of humor about dealing with life

• His spiritual connection with the natural world

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I can't wait until this weekend! We’re going to my grandparents’ house and my entire family will be there. I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins. We always have such a good time together! The day goes by so fast, and by the end we are all exhausted... but we still don’t want to leave!

What is the main idea?

• The author enjoys spending time with his/her family.

• Weekends are for travel.

• The grandparents live far away.

• The author is sad to leave her cousin's house.

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