Main Idea
Cause and Effect
Inferencing
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The main idea is: My spring break was wonderful!
What is the main idea of this paragraph: Spring Break I had a great spring break. I went to San Francisco and Napa. I saw my family and friends, and I ate lots of good food. I can't wait to see my family and friends again in June.
100
curved blood cells don't carry oxygen as well as normal cells do.
Under the heading "Curved Blood Cells," what causes many parts of the body to be damaged?
100
Jonathan wanted to help his brothers.
What is one inference you can make based on these clues: Clue 1: When he was younger, Jonathan dreamed of finding a way to help Josh and Jordan. Clue 2: Donating bone marrow hurt-but Jonathan told his mom that he would have done it a million times to help his brothers.
200
Jonathan helped cure his brothers.
What is the main idea of the article "Saving My Brothers."
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They were born with sickle cell anemia
Why were Jonathan's twin brothers almost always in pain?
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Clue 1: a person's blood must be a perfect match for the patient. Clue 2: Even close family members often don't match
What are two clues from the text to lead you to this inference: Not every person is lucky enough to get a none marrow transplant.