Main Idea & Details #1
Can you think of another title that would work for this story? Tell why you picked it.
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Why do you think this passage is titled "You're Never Alone"?
It's titled "You're Never Alone" because we always have trillion of microbes inside and on us.
Can you think of another pro or con argument for this topic? Share it.
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In your opinion, are bananas the best fruit? Why or why not?
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Have you ever baked something? Tell about it.
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What do you think aggressive means?
- tired
- mean
- hungry
- mean
What do you think multitude means?
- a great many
- group
- species
- a great many
What do you think undermines means?
- prepares
- helps
- weakens
- weakens
What do you think delectable means?
- weird
- terrible
- delicious
- delicious
What do you think knead means?
- bake
- cool
- pound
- pound
What does it mean when a dog wags his tail to the left? Cite the text.
According to the passage, " A wag to the left, on the other hand, means the dog is upset or stressed out."
About how much do the microbes on and inside you weigh altogether?
They weigh more than two pounds.
What is your opinion?
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When do bananas ripen? Cite the text.
According to the passage, "They're picked when they're green, and they ripen after they're shipped."
What happens while the dough is resting? Cite the text.
According to the passage, "During that time, the dough rises and expands."
What is an important detail?
Sometimes a wagging tail means a dog is happy, but only when the tail wags to the right. (Other answers possible.)
What is the main idea of this passage?
People are home to trillions of microbes.
What is an argument against it?
The schedule is bad for families, who look forward to shared summer vacations. (Other answers possible.)
What is an opinion that appears in this passage?
Bananas are the very best fruit. (Other answers possible.)
What is the last step in making bread?
You put it in a pan and pop it in the oven to bake.
What is the main idea?
Dogs' tails have a lot to say.
Is the author's main purpose to inform or persuade?
The author's purpose is to inform.
What is an argument in favor of year-round schooling?
A long summer break undermines learning because kids forget what they learned the year before. (Other answers possible.)
What is a fact that appears in this passage?
Most of the bananas we eat are grown on farms in Central America. (Others answers possible.)
What is the first step to making bread?
The first step is dissolving the yeast in water and sugar.