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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.

Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.  Soccer players learn how to dribble and pass the ball.  They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score.  Most importantly, soccer players learn how to work together with their teammates.
What is the main idea?

• They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score.
• Soccer players learn how to dribble.
• They learn how to work together as teammates.
• Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

What things need to be capitalized?

• Months
• Days of the week
• Your name
• All of the above

He will be here until october 30.

• OCTOBER

• October

• october

I'm helping my grandma make a quilt.

• This is a compound sentence.

• This is a simple sentence.

We will make it out of colorful fabric, and it will be big enough for my bed.

• This is a simple sentence.

• This is a compound sentence

Is the following sentence a Simple Sentence or Compound Sentence?
I decided I really wanted to eat a pumpkin muffin, so I drove to the store to buy one. 

• Simple Sentence 
• Compound Sentence 

What am I describing using sensory details:

I pulled up to my house and instantly started to gag. The sharp, putrid smell was so thick in the air that it even assaulted my taste buds. I scanned my yard for the furry white and black body before making a run for it. I knew the smell would linger for hours, maybe even days.

• A garbage can

• A skunk

• My messy van

• My neighbor's garage

When we use sensory details, sometimes the specific words we use bring feelings with them. We call that connotation. For example, if something smells BAD, what word best shows that?

• Fragrance

• Aroma

• Stench

• Scent

She acted nonchalant about the exam, but she was actually quite concerned.

Using context clues, what is the meaning of nonchalant?

• worried

• not worried

• happy

• excited