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Tom started to reel in his line. The fish tugged and pulled hard. Judging by the weight of his catch, this fish could feed his family for three days. Tom struggled to stay in the boat and not be pulled over the side. Finally his catch came into view. He had snagged a snapping turtle!
What is the main idea?

• Tom finds enough food for his family.
• Tom gets pulled out of his boat by a huge fish.
• Tom didn't catch anything.
• Tom catches a snapping turtle while fishing.

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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.
• You should do good things for others.
• We're not always happy.
• There are many ways to make yourself feel better. 

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The range of a bird refers to the area over which it flies.  some birds are able to fly great distances, and range over almost the whole world.  Other birds have a very small range.  they travel over areas smaller than one hundred miles.  What is the main idea?

• Where to find a bird range
• Why birds like to travel
• How bird ranges differ

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What strategy do you use to summarize FICTION?

• SWBST
• WWW3

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The peregrine falcon is a beautiful wild bird. It is also one of the fastest. In 1978, the peregrine falcon was placed on the endangered species list. The main reason the peregrine falcon was dying out was the use of pesticides. 
Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail? 

• The peregrine falcon is one of the fastest wild birds
• It was placed on the endangered species list
• It was dying out because of pesticides
• The peregrine falcon is an amazing bird

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Which sentence is a supporting detail that you should get enough sleep?

• Many people sleep later on the weekends.
• Caffeine keeps some people awake at night.
• Dark rooms are best for sleeping.
• Seven to nine hours keeps you refreshed the next day.

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What are pros and cons of something?

• Both the good and bad things about something
• The good things about something
• The bad things about something

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Not all animals that live in the water are fish. Frogs and tadpoles, for example, spend part of their lives in water. They are amphibians, not true fish. Whales and seals are warm-blooded mammals. Some snakes live partly in water too. What is the main idea?

• Which animals live in water

• Why whales live in water

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What did Julie's grandfather and grandmother do for a living?

• Her grandfather sold rocks and her grandmother was a stay at home mom

• Her grandmother sewed for royalty and her grandfather sold buttons

• Her grandmother sold buttons and her grandfather drove a goat

• Her grandfather and grandmother did not work

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23 That afternoon, Maria stopped at the pet store on her way home from school. Ben was always asking their mother for some guppies to add to his aquarium, and as she watched the fish on display, she could see why he liked fish so much. She bought a bright yellow male and two darker-colored females to give to Ben. They took most of her allowance, but he needed something to cheer him up.

Which question is answered in paragraph 23?

• Why does Ben miss the play?

• How does Ben like the guppies?

• What does Maria name the fish?

• What does Maria buy for Ben?

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