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What is the main idea?

Disney World is a popular tourist attraction. While visiting there are many fun activities to do. You can ride on one of many different rides, such as the Hollywood Tower of Terror. You can meet some of your favorite characters and get their autographs. For a lazy day, you can take it easy by the pool at one of their amazing resorts. Best of all you can make memories with your family. What do you want to try on your next visit?

• Rides at Disney World

• The best places in Disney World

• Things to do while visiting Disney World

• My favorite ride at Disney World

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At school you will learn new things in various subjects. You could improve math skills by taking a multiplication test that is timed. In reading you can learn about text features that will help you understand more about a piece of writing. If you are lucky enough to have music in your school you can learn to play an instrument. There are an endless amount of skills to learn while you are at school.

• Music teaches you how to play an instrument

• The many things you can learn at school

• Text features help you understand what you are reading

• Multiplication tests can be timed

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Exercise can be fun and it is good for your body. There are many different exercises that you can try. Jumping jacks increase your heart rate and help you warm. Sit-ups or crunches work wonders on your abdominal muscles. Running is a great way to build endurance. You can also do leg lifts or chin ups to help you keep in shape. What exercises have you tried?

• Ways to keep in shape

• Ways to build muscles

• Exercise is important and fun

• Various exercises to keep you in shape and healthy

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When making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich you must follow the steps. First, you need to get out the supplies including a plate, knife, spoon, jelly, peanut butter, and bread. Second, you open the peanut butter and use the knife to spread it on one slice of bread. Next, you use the spoon to spread jelly on the other slice of bread. Then you put the sandwich together and on the plate. You should then clean up the supplies. Finally, you can eat your sandwich. How do you make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich?

• The way to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

• Supplies needed for making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

• Ways to make lunch

• The many ways to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

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There are many different types of drinks to choose from. You can choose something healthy like orange juice or apple juice. There are hot drinks like coffee or hot chocolate. In the south many people choose to drink sweet tea. Water is always a great choice to rehydrate. Soft drinks such as Dr. Pepper and Mt. Dew are popular choices too. What is your favorite?

• Your favorite drink

• Types of beverages

• Soft drinks are popular

• Water is refreshing

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People love animals. There are many benefits to owning a pet. There are also several animals that can be pets. Pets are comforting to their owners. Some pets are service animals to help the blind. Children love to play with their pets, such as playing fetch with a dog. Pets can also be used for security to scare away trespassers. What pets do you have and how do they benefit you?

• Benefits of owning a pet

• Kids play with pets

• People love animals

• Pets can be used as service animals

What is the main idea?

Driving a car seems easy but it can be difficult when you learn to drive. You should know the steps for preparing to drive. The first thing you should do is move your seat to the proper position for comfortable, safe driving. Next you need to buckle your seat belt. The next thing you should do is adjust the mirrors so you are able to see around the vehicle. You can then start the car and put it in drive. Before pulling out you should look both ways. Finally, you turn on your blinker and pull out on the road when you have a safe opening to do so. You should make sure to follow all steps for safety before you drive.

• Turning on a car

• Preparing to pull out on the road

• Adjusting mirrors and seats

• What to do when preparing to drive

What supports the main idea?

• The text

• The first two sentences

• The last sentence

• Key details

Where do you find the main idea?

• In the details

• The title

• The middle of a passage

• The first two lines and the last line of a passage

Key details are

• First two and last sentences

• In the first sentence

• Back up the main idea

• Last sentence