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It is often said that lightening never strikes twice in the same place, but this isn't true. Go ask forest rangers. Rangers who spend their summers as fire-fighters will tell you that every thundershower brings several bolts of lightning to their lookout stations. Name the central idea.
What is "it is often said that lightening never strikes twice in the same place?"
Regular exercise is beneficial to your body, but too much exercise is not good for you.
What does beneficial mean?
a. helpful b. harmful c. pleasant
What is helpful?
Costs were low this year and the output is high. There was a good person for each job and the market remained firm. There was no losses from the fire. All in all it was the best years in the history of the company. Name the central idea.
What is "it was the best years in the history of the company?"
Timothy cleaned his room so thoroughly that not a single particle of dust remained. Nothing was out of place, nor was there even the smallest bit of dirt or grime on any surface.
What does particle mean?
a. small amount b. package c. leftover
What is small amount?
There are great numbers of deer around here. This whole area is great country for hunters and fisherman? There are bears, mountain lions and coyotes. To the east there are streams full of trout and there are ducks and geese. Name the main idea.
What is "this whole area is great country for hunters and fishermen?"
Definition of chronology.
What is putting events in order?
Roberta could not get over how elegant the cruise ship was. The walls were paneled in beautiful wood, there were fresh flowers on every table, and the floors were made of gleaming stone.
What does elegant mean?
a. stylish in appearance b. untidy or sloppy c. boring
What is stylish in appearance?
Advertising affects our lives everyday. Brand names are common household words. We start each day using toothpaste, soap and breakfast foods promoted by advertisers. Ads have made the cars we drive signs of our success. Our choices of food, dress, and entertainment are swayed by ads. Not one aspect of American life is untouched by advertising. Name the main idea.
What is "not one aspect of American life is untouched by advertising?"
Some signal words for a chronology text.
What is first, next, then, after?
The pudgy baby panda bear looked chubby and round.
What does pudgy mean?
a. plump b. thin c. black and white
What is plump?
A box that gives us more information about a topic.
What is a sidebar?
Penicillin is one of the greatest wonder drugs. It has saved thousands of lives already and will save many more in the future. Unfortunately is has no effect at all on most of the ills of mankind. Penicillin is a very good drug, but it is certainly not a cure-all. Name the main idea.
What is "penicillin is a very good drug, but it is certainly not a cure-all?"
Mr. Johnson owned a haberdashery where he sold men’s suits, shirts, and ties
What does haberdashery mean?
a. hat store b. department store c. men’s clothing store
What is men’s clothing store?