Main Idea
What is the main idea of this article?
The life of Sumo wrestlers
How do you win a Sumo wrestling match (2 ways)?
Pushing the other wrestler out of a circular ring
or
if the other wrestler touches the ground with any part of their body besides their foot
Bite the bullet
"I really don't want to spend $150 for new running shoes, but they're so awesome that I might just bite the bullet and get them."
Last week the Sumo wrestlers _____(win) all of their matches.
won
Same or different?
Originated---Created
same--the beginning of something
What is the main idea of paragraph 2?
The rules a Sumo wrestler must follow.
Live in a communal house
growing their hair long and wearing it in a bun
wearing certain clothes
eating certain foods
following a regimented sleep schedule
Hang in there
"I know it sucks being grounded, but just hang in there. It'll be over before you know it."
Stay calm
Yesterday, the coaches ____(fight) with the referees over a bad call.
fought
Same or different?
Regimented---Regulated
same--strict, controlled, organized
What is the main idea of paragraph 3?
Seniority roles of Sumo wrestlers
What kind of outfit does a new/junior Sumo wrestler have to wear?
A thin cotton robe and wooden sandals, even in the winter!
Tough as nails
"He is tough as nails! He fell off his bike, skinned his knee, but just got right back up and kept riding!"
strong, dedicated, unphased by harshness
Every day last month, the new recruit ____(sweep) the floors in the communal house.
swept
Same or Different?
Recruit---Rookie
same--to be newly enrolled or enlisted into something
What is the main idea of paragraph 4?
Sumo wrestlers' daily rountine
What is in the stew that Sumo wrestlers eat?
meat, fish, and vegetables...served with rice
Shape up or ship out
"This isn't going to be easy, soldier. You're gonna have to shape up or ship out."
A way of letting someone know they need to do better work or leave
Last year, a junior Sumo wrestler got in trouble because he ____(drive) a car.
drove
Same or Different?
Detrimental---Healthy
different
Detrimental= causing harm
Healthy = in good condition
or
How being a Sumo wrestler impacts one's life
What are two diseases that Sumo wrestlers can get due to bad eating and drinking habits?
Dodged a bullet
"Thank goodness that test got postponed. I didn't study at all. Seems like I dodged a bullet!"
Barely escaping a dangerous or negative situation
Last year, our speech therapist ____(teach) us a lot about Sumo wrestlers.
taught
Same or Different
Life expectancy---Life Span
Life expectancy= A measure of how long someone/something will live based on when they were born, and other factors such as genetics and gender.
Life span= A measure of how long someone/something will live based on their environment and lifestyle/health choices.