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?

What text structure presents events in a step by step order from beginning to end?

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?

The main idea is supported by what?

There are several ways to determine if a snake is poisonous or not. First, poisonous snakes usually have triangular shaped heads while nonpoisonous snakes have rounded heads. Second, poisonous snakes have pupils that look like slits. Nonpoisonous snakes have pupils that are rounder. Finally, the snouts of poisonous snakes are sometimes upturned, while nonpoisonous snakes have rounded snouts. 

Danger often appears in the most unexpected places. People usually think of the bathtub as a safe, quiet place. But more accidents occur there than anywhere else in the home. Slips or falls that occur while entering and leaving the tub injure thousands of people every year. Most people think of a baker as having a safe and pleasant job; however, rolling, kneading, and pounding dough causes clouds of flour dust, which can enter the lungs and disable the baker. 
Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail? 

Hurricanes and destruction they have cause take many lives each year. Sadly, people do not have to die from these disasters. One thing to prevent lives being lost is having an evacuation procedure. Cities and towns in the path of a hurricane, need to be evacuated.Some people who live within these cities and towns do not have transportation, so buses should be provided and safe drop off zones need to be arranged. Having better evacuation procedures would save lives.

Carl Terrell Mitchell, better known as his stage name, Twista, was born in 1972.  19 years later, Mitchell's first album, "Runnin' off at da Mouth," debuted. In 1997, after appearing on Do or Die's hit "Po Pimp," Twista was signed to Atlantic Records.  Under that label, he released "Adrenaline Rush"and formed the group, "Speedknot Mobstaz" in 1998. His 2004 album, "Kamikaze," went to number-one on the US Billboard's 200 Chart.

The "Twist" is a dance inspired by rock and roll music. To do the "Twist" first stand with your feet about should width a part. The torso may be squared to the knees and hips, or turned to an angle, so that one foot is further forward than the other. Then hold your arms away from the body, bent at the elbow. Next, rotate your hips, torso, and legs as a single unit with your arms staying more or less, stationary. Every so often, lift one of your legs off the ground for styling.  Now, you're doing the "Twist".

What are the two things an objective summary should never have?

What does "objective" mean?

A good objective summary....

The first part of your topic sentence should do what?

Why is it important to use text evidence in your writing?