The definition of central message/idea.
What the story is mostly about.
Horses run away from danger. If cornered, they will kick or bite. A porcupine has sharp quills that protect it from its enemies. Opossums play dead to avoid danger. A kangeroo kicks out with their powerful hind legs. What is the central message of this passage?
What is animals defend themselves in different ways to avoid danger.
The author's purpose in writing the book, "George Washington Carver: The Peanut Wizard" is to: a. to give facts about peanuts b. to tell how to grow peanuts c. to convice the reader to eat peanuts d. learn about the life of George Washington Carver?
d. learn about the life of George Washington Carver
Main Idea: Kangaroo tails are muscular, long and thick at the base. Which is a relevant detail? A. Their tails help them balance and turn when they're hopping. B. Kangaroos also have a pouch, where they carry their babies. C. Kangaroos live in Australia. D. Kangaroos kick their hind legs to defend themselves against predators.
What is Their tails help them balance and turn when they're hopping.
There are eight planets in the Solar System, and each one is very different. Some planets, like Jupiter and Saturn are very large. Others, like Mercury and Mars are smaller. Jupiter has moons that are larger than Mercury. The planets also have different atmospheres. Uranus, Jupiter and Saturn have atmospheres of hydrogen and helium. The atmosphere on Venus is made up of carbon dioxide. Earth has a nitrogen and oxygen atmosphere. Neptune’s atmosphere is mostly hydrogen. The planets also have different temperatures. Uranus is the coldest and Venus is the hottest. The central message is...?
What is the eight planets in the Solar System are very different?
Charles Lindbergh was a famous pilot. He was the first person to fly alone nonstop across the Atlantic Ocean. He made his flight in 1927. Lindbergh was born in 1902. When he was eight, he saw his first plane. After that, all he dreamed of was flying. When he grew up, he bought an airplane. He had a job delivering airmail. It was a scary job; he had to fly in all kinds of weather. Twice he had to parachute to safety. In 1919 a prize was offered for the first nonstop flight between New York and Paris. A group of men gave Lindbergh money to build a plane that could make such a flight. Lindbergh named his plane the Spirit of St. Louis. On May 20, 1927, Lindbergh set off on his journey. He took off from New York and headed toward Canada. His first problem came when ice began forming on the wings of the plane. This was dangerous. Too much ice could cause the plane to crash. Lindbergh was lucky. After the plane flew out of the clouds, the ice began falling off. His next problem was staying awake for almost a day and a half! Finally, on May 21, after more than 33 hours of flying, the Spirit of St. Louis landed in Paris. Crowds of people were waiting for Lindbergh. They ran across the fields to cheer him. Charles Lindbergh became a hero to the world overnight. What is the central idea of the passage “Charles Lindbergh”? A. Lindbergh flew his own plane as part of his job. B. Lindbergh built a plane to fly across the country. C. Lindbergh was recognized by many for his flying abilities. D. Lindbergh was interested in planes at an early age.
C. Lindbergh was recognized by many for his flying abilities.