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Angry Birds
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What's In a Title
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What's 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 angry bird was upset because he could not do tricks.
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What is a main idea?
The most important idea in a paragraph or passage.
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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 Brizzy. I taught him lots of tricks. When I tell him to, Brizzy will sit or lie down. He can also wave his paw to greet people. When I say, “Bang," he will plop down on the floor, roll over, and lie perfectly still until I say, "Okay."
Brizzy knows many 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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What's 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 explain 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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Jim's dog does not like to get wet. He avoids water at all costs. When Jim has to give his dog a bath, the dog tries to run away. If they go for a nice picnic at the lake, the dog never goes near the water. Most dogs love to swim, but not Jim's dog. This dog does not even like it when it rains. What is the main idea?
Jim's 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 there 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 were 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 of a passage.
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 and the title. 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 when they got new carpet.
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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 of 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 collapse and destroy the pigs.
The birds are attempting to rescue their eggs.
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Every paragraph needs the 3 f's. What are they?
function, flow, focus
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Main Idea: Kangaroo tails are muscular, long and thick at the base. Which is a supporting detail for the main idea above? A. Their tails help them balance and turn when they're hopping. B. Kangaroos also have a pouch, where they carry their babies.
A. Their tails help them balance and turn when they're hopping.
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There are many ways for 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 van 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 there 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 B. What is in a Potato Chip C. Americans and Potatoes
What is "The History of the Potato"
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Bird eggs have many characteristics. Most eggs are white, but some can be colorful. They can be beautiful shades of blue or brown and have lovely dark spots. The shells can have different textures, too. Some are rough, shiny, or even oily. The shapes are usually similar because most bird eggs are oval.
What is "Bird eggs have many different characteristics?"
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Nathaniel Hawthorne is a name associated with many different styles of writing that have intrigued the reader well past the 19th century. Born in the infamous city of Salem, Massachusetts, on Independence Day in 1804, he grew up with many obstacles that influenced his writing and led him to adopt many different styles rather than relying on one. He was a novelist, a master of the short story, and a poetic essayist. Hawthorne combined and intertwined concepts to project themes in his various short stories and novels.
What is "Nathaniel Hawthorne was a writer who was proficient in many different genres and styles of writing"
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Diamonds, the hardest mineral known to humankind, are made of pure carbon. A diamond is formed when the carbon, buried deep underground, is compressed by the weight of the earth above it. The black mineral turns into a crystal. The word diamond comes from the Greek word that means "unbeatable." According to many ancient beliefs, wearing a diamond makes a person unbeatable in way. The great military leader, Napoleon had a famous stone, called the Regent diamond, set into his sword. What detail in the passage helps explain the origin of diamonds? a. The Regent diamond helped Napoleon win battles. b. Diamonds have the power to make the wearer strong. c. Diamonds are crystals formed from carbon. d. Diamonds are mined in Greece.
What is "Diamonds are crystals formed from carbon"?
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The idea that women are not equal to men has been a prevailing theme in literature since the beginning of time. Like their predecessors, Renaissance writers staunchly laid down the tenet that women were less valuable throughout the pages of writings. One man proved to be a glaring contradiction to this falsity. That man was William Shakespeare, and he had the courage in those turbulent days to recognize the value and equality of women. His portrayal of women differed from that of many of his contemporaries during the Renaissance era.
What is "William Shakespeare dare to write literature that portrayed women in a good light"?
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In soccer, two teams try to score goals by kicking a ball into a net. The team that scores the most goals wins. “Strikers” try to score goals. “Defenders” block shots by the other team. The “goalie” guards the net so the other team cannot score. Only the goalie can touch the ball with his or her hands. Other players use their feet (or their heads). For this reason, soccer is often called “football.” Soccer is exciting because the players hardly ever stand still. In fact, soccer just might be the most popular sport in the world. Choose the best title for the paragraph: a. Use Your Head or Feet b. A World Favorite c. Another Kind of Football
What is the "Use Your Head or Feet"?