Main Idea

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Main idea of the author's weekend plans with family.

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The author enjoys spending time with her family.

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Ways to feel better when sad: exercise, talk to a friend, write feelings, note good things, help others, act happy.

Back

There are many ways to make yourself feel better.

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Mark's desire to be a great skater without practicing.

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Wants everyone to think he's a great skater without hard work.

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Tom reels in a line, struggling against a strong pull. He sees his catch, a snapping turtle, which could feed his family for three days.

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Tom catches a snapping turtle while fishing.

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Mary has a new pet, a soft and cuddly baby kitten that sleeps a lot. She plays with it when awake and always feeds it.

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Mary’s new pet is a kitten.

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Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are bakers at Bake Goods to Go. Mrs. Jones bakes cakes, cookies, and pies at night, while Mrs. Brown bakes bread and rolls during the day.

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Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are bakers.

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Soccer players acquire various skills, including dribbling, passing, and teamwork.

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Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

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Floods can cause significant damage, ruining homes, roads, and buildings, and leading to mudslides and debris. Cleanup can take months.

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Floods can cause a lot of damage.

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Earth's surface is always changing due to earthquakes, floods, and volcanoes, causing visible and invisible changes.

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The Earth's surface is always changing.

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Measuring earthquake intensity: Richter scale compares strength. Below 2.0: not felt. Over 5.0: can cause damage. 7.0: major damage.

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Scientists can measure the intensity of an earthquake.