Angry Birds
All About the Main Idea
Details,Details,Details
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What's In a Title
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Whats the main idea? The red angry bird was sad. He could not do any cool tricks like the other birds. He tried to go fast like the yellow bird, but he could not. He tried to drop eggs but he could not do that either.
The red andgry bird was upset because he could not do tricks.
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What is main idea?
The most important idea in a paragraph.
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Main Idea:Kangaroos usually live in family groups called mobs Which is a supporting detail? A. Kangaroos are mammals. B. These mobs can be as large as 100 kangaroos
B. These mobs can be as large as 100 kangaroos
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I have a dog named Boots. I taught him lots of tricks. When I tell him to, Boots will sit or lie down. He can also wave his paw to greet people. When I say, “Dance, Boots”, he will stand up on two legs and walk.
Boots knows tricks
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Rob and Anne are best friends.They like to do many activities together. In the summer, they both like to go swimming in the ocean and play in the sand. In the winter they go ice skating on the pond by their houses. What would be a good title for this passage? A. Best Friends B.Summer c.Seasons
A. Best Friends
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Whats the main idea? The yellow angry bird loved to go fast. He went fast in the park. He went fast on the road. Because he could go fast, the yellow angry bird could beat all the other birds in a race.
The yellow angry bird loved to go fast.
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What are supporting details?
Details that support your main idea.
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Main Idea: Kangaroos usually have only one baby at a time Which details supports this? A. Kangaroo babies are called joeys. B. Kangaroos eat grass and leaves
A. Kangaroo babies are called joeys.
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Jims dog does not like to get wet. He avoids water at all cost. When Jim has to give his dog a bath, the dog tries to run away. The dog does not even like it when it rains. What is the main idea?
Jims dog does not like water
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Juan loves to play games. His favorite game is chess because it requires a great deal of thought. Juan also likes to play less demanding board games that are based mostly on luck. He prefers Monopoly because it requires luck and skill. If he’s alone, Juan likes to play action video games as long as they aren’t too violent. Which would be a good tittle for the passage? A. The Luck of the Game B. Juan Loves Games C.We Love Video Games
B. Juan Loves Games
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What is the main idea? One day their were five birds taking care of their eggs. The blue bird was bored, so he asked the other birds to play a game. While they where playing, three green pigs watched from behind the bushes. When the birds were busy with their game, the pigs snuck over and snatched the eggs. They ran off with the eggs as fast as they could.
Three pigs stole the birds' eggs.
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Name two tips that help you find the main idea.
1. Highlight important words 2. Ask yourself "What is the WHOLE passage trying to tell me about?" 3. Look at the first and last sentences. 4. Make sure every detail sentence would fit into the main idea.
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Main Idea: Kangaroos are mostly night time creatures. Which detail supports this? A.Kangaroos have a long powerful tail. B.They sleep during the day under a shady tree or bush.
B.They sleep during the day under a shady tree or bush.
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Peter's parents bought a new carpet for the living room. Now, he has to take his shoes off when he enters the house. He's also not allowed to eat or drink in the living room any more. Peter's furry dog isn't allowed to play ball in there either. When his parents got the new carpet, there were lots of new rules so the new carpet stays clean. What is the main idea?
Peter's parents made new rules
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Benjamin Franklin invented many things that made life easier in the late 1700’s. He invented the lightning rod that saved many homes from fires. He also invented the Franklin stove. The stove could heat a room better than a fireplace and saved people a lot of fuel. He also invented a special kind of glasses called bifocals. This new kind of glasses helped people to read better. Which of these would be an appropriate title for the passage? A. The Franklin Stove, A Great Invention B. Benjamin Franklin the Inventor C. We Can Finally Read
B. Benjamin Franklin the Inventor
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What is the main idea? In angry birds, the player controls a flock if multi colored birds that are attempting to rescue their eggs. On each level, the pigs are protected by structures made of different material. Using a sling shot, players launch the birds with the intent of hitting the pigs or damaging their shelter, causing them to colapse and destroy the pigs.
The birds are attempting to rescue their eggs.
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When writing a paragraph you must have sentences that support your main idea. What are these sentences called?
Supporting details
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Main Idea: Kangaroo tails are muscular, long and thick at the base. Which is a supporting detail? A. Their tails help them balance and turn when they're hopping. B. Kangaroos also have a pouch, were they carry their babies.
A. Their tails help them balance and turn when they're hopping.
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There are many ways frome people to get from one place to another. The most common way to travel is by a motorized vehicle. If you are traveling with your family and not going far you may take a car. If you are going a longer distance with more people you may ride in a var or bus. If you need to travel through water, you would need to take a boat. Many people choose to ride in an airplane when they need to go far away and get their quickly. What is the main idea?
There are many ways to travel
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Peru's Inca Indians first grew potatoes in the Andes in about 200 B.C. Spanish conquistadors brought potatoes to Europe, and colonists brought them to America. Potatoes are fourth on the list of the world's food staples – after wheat, corn and rice. Today, Americans consume about 140 pounds of potatoes per person every year while Europeans eat twice as many. Which of the following would be an appropriate title for the passage? A. The History of the Potato Chip B. What is in a Potato Chip C. Americans and Potatoes

A. The History of the Potato Chip

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