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Wilbur and Orville Wright were brothers who were inventors, even from a young age when they built kites and bicycles. Many people credit the Wright Brothers with designing and building the first successful airplane. In 1903, their first flight only lasted 12 seconds, but it continues to inspire people all over the world to learn about science and math, to work hard to realize their dreams, and to use imagination to achieve success.

The Wright brothers

100

If you are feeling sad, you can make yourself feel better by doing a few simple things. You can take a walk (or get another form of exercise), you can talk to a friend, or you can write down your feelings. Writing down the good things in your life will help too. Doing something good for someone else will also help you feel better. If you still feel a little sad, act happy. It works like magic to make you feel better!

- talk to a friend

- write down feelings

- do something good for someone else

- write down good things

100

Tomatoes are a great addition to your garden. They come in many types, from tiny tomatoes the size of marbles to huge ones the size of grapefruits. They also come in different colors, from the usual red to green, purple, yellow, orange, and even striped! Tomato plants need some care to grow, but even a new gardener can grow a crop.

What is tomatoes are a good addition to a vegetable garden.

100

Definition of main idea

What the text is mostly about. 

200

Inside the volcano, there are hot liquid rocks called magma. It becomes lava when it comes out of the volcano. The lava that flows out of some volcanoes can reach up to 1100 degrees. It’s hot enough to burn you and in some cases, it can kill you. Other than lava, gases coming out of the volcano are poisonous to us.

Lava 

200

The Great Lakes are five freshwater lakes in North America. They formed thousands of years ago as glaciers melted. The Great Lakes contain most of the fresh water in North America. They are also important shipping routes, fishing sites, and sources of drinking water. Because of this, it is very important to keep the lakes clean.

The Great Lakes contain most of the fresh water in North America. 

They are also important shipping routes, fishing sites, and sources of drinking water

200

Did you know that giraffes are the tallest animals in the world? They are unique in other ways, too. For one thing, they sleep only about 20 minutes each day, and usually not more than five minutes at a time. (They have to remain alert for predators.) Also, every giraffe’s coat is unique, and varies in color from white to nearly black, depending on what they eat and where they live.

What is Giraffes are unique animals.

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Definition of details

Supports the main idea
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Have you ever noticed that there are many different markings on the road? These markings keep drivers safe on the road. White lines along the edge of the road show where the road ends. White or yellow dashed lines mark the different lanes. A double yellow line tells you that traffic will be going in the other direction on the other side.

Road markings

300

It was backwards day at school. The students had to do things backwards. Some of them wore their T-shirt backwards. They took a test before they studied the lesson! Dessert was served first instead of last during lunch. They tried to walk home backwards, but they kept bumping into each other and fell down.

- wore t-shirt backwards

- took test before studies

- ate dessert first

- walked backwards

300

Homemade pizza is delicious. First, make the dough from flour, water, and yeast. After that, begin making the tomato sauce. Next, add any vegetables you like. Then, bake it in the oven. After a short time, the kitchen begins to smell delicious. Soon, it’s ready to eat!

What is how to make homemade pizza.

300

Definition of subject

The topic

400

Hurricanes are large, intense storms that begin over the ocean, where they gather heat and energy from the water. Hurricanes move slowly toward land, usually moving 10-20 miles per hour for more than one week. The most dangerous part of the hurricane is the storm surge, when it reaches land and causes flooding. Wind and waves also contribute to the damage caused by these surges.

Hurricanes 

400

The rules for lining up are very clear and important. Wait until the teacher calls your group, then stand up and push in your chair. Walk to the door and stand in a straight, quiet line. Anyone not following the rules will be told by the teacher to please sit down. This can cause the class to be late for their transition.

Wait until the teacher calls your group

then stand up and push in your chair

Walk to the door

 stand in a straight quiet line.

400

You learn about Science, Maths, Art and many other subject areas. The school has a lot of books for you to read. The teachers create fun activities to make learning fun. There are also a lot of other kids here, who you can become friends with to study together.

What is the school is a great place to learn.

400

How many words/sentences is the subject?

1 or 2 words

500

For a kite to fly, the weather needs to be good and windy. If there is no wind, the kite will never fly. You need to find a spacious place to fly your kite. It is dangerous to fly your kite near roads, power lines or an airport.

Flying kites 

500

Long ago, people thought a sneeze cleared the mind. Four hundred years ago, people wanted to sneeze. It became the thing to do. The more people sneezed, the more important they were thought to be.

People wanted to sneeze

It was the thing to do

The more you sneezed the more important you were

500

Amusement parks have many amazing rides. One of these rides is the rollercoaster. Rollercoasters can go up and down, from side to side, and can take many twists and turns - within three minutes! Sometimes, they can even take you upside down in a giant loop! Rollercoasters are an exhilarating experience that many can enjoy.

Amusement parks have many amazing rides.

500

How many words/sentences is the main idea?

1 sentence