Paragraph discusses life expectancy for those born after 1985, noting females live about 6 years longer than males.

how long you might expect to live

Floods can cause tremendous damage, ruining houses, roads, and buildings, and leaving mud and debris behind. It can take months to clean up.

Floods can cause a lot of damage.

Earth's surface is constantly changing due to earthquakes, floods, and volcanoes. Some changes are invisible, while others cause significant damage.

The Earth's surface is always changing.

Measuring earthquake intensity: Richter scale compares strengths; 5.0 causes damage, 7.0 is major.

Scientists can measure the intensity of an earthquake.

The piano is a popular instrument classified as both a string and percussion instrument due to its sound production and playing method.

The piano is both a string and percussion instrument.

Irish immigration to the U.S. began in the 17th century, peaking from 1820-1850 due to the potato famine. Today, over 36 million Americans claim Irish ancestry.

The Irish came in large numbers to the U.S.

U.S. Constitution amendments expanded voting rights: 15th (1870) for former slaves, 19th (1920) for women, 26th (1971) for those 18+.

Amendments granted more citizens the right to vote.

U.S. Constitution amendments expanded voting rights.

The Constitution has been amended several times to grant more citizens the right to vote.

Ways to feel better when sad: exercise, talk to a friend, write feelings, do good for others, act happy.

There are many ways to make yourself feel better.

Main idea of soccer skills learned by players.

Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

Future robots as personal servants.

Someday we will have robots that will be our personal servants.

Porpoises live in oceans, bays, and rivers. They are mammals that breathe air and feed their young from their bodies. They are fascinating creatures.

Porpoises are very interesting animals.

Hummingbirds love pink/red flowers, guard them, fight for food, and make a whirring sound when hovering. They migrate long distances for winter and build nests in shrubs/trees.

Hummingbirds are interesting birds.

Main idea about Maria's TV habits.

Watching a lot of television isn't good for Maria.

Niagra Falls is on the Niagra River between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie, located on the US-Canada border. The American Falls is 167 ft high, and the Horseshoe Falls is 161 ft high.

Niagra Falls is one of the most beautiful sights in North America.

Statue of Liberty: 151 ft tall, woman with book & torch, gift from France, symbol of freedom. Which detail is NOT supporting?

The Statue of Liberty is an amazing statue.

Peregrine falcon: a fast, beautiful bird, endangered since 1978 due to pesticides. Which detail is NOT supporting?

The peregrine falcon is an amazing bird.

Danger can lurk in unexpected places. Bathtubs, often seen as safe, lead to numerous accidents. Bakers face risks from flour dust despite perceptions of safety.

Some activities are more dangerous than they look.

Main Idea Nonfiction Flashcards

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

TAMI stands for:

Back

Title, Action, Main Idea.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Difference between Main Idea and Supporting Details?

Back

Main Idea is what the passage is about; Supporting Details describe/explain it.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Main idea: Weather reporters use pictures to convey information quickly.

Back

Pictures help weather reporters get information out in a fast way.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Violet dislikes being watched and feels uncomfortable in crowds, wishing to hide.

Back

She is shy.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

King Midas, adorned in gold, had a golden crown, rings, scepter, and even shoes. He cherished gold and named his daughter Marigold.

Back

King Midas loved gold.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Preparation of pemmican by Native Americans.

Back

how pemmican was prepared by Native Americans.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Text structure presenting events in order from start to finish?

Back

Sequence

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

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