Read Story 2 - Dinosaurs above.How small were dinosaurs?

Authors state the main idea in a text. However, they also need to write points to support the main idea. Evidence or proof is needed to support the main idea. Students need to determine the difference between the main idea and the supporting points.   Story 1 - Apples Apples are fruit and they are good for you. They are good to eat. Apples do not have any fat in them. They taste good and are better for you than chips. They have a lot of Vitamin C in them. Your mom can pack an apple for you for lunch today. Story 2 - Dinosaurs Dinosaurs were animals that lived a long time ago. Some... Show more

Authors state the main idea in a text. However, they also need to write points to support the main idea. Evidence or proof is needed to support the main idea. Students need to determine the difference between the main idea and the supporting points.

 

Story 1 - Apples

Apples are fruit and they are good for you. They are good to eat. Apples do not have any fat in them. They taste good and are better for you than chips. They have a lot of Vitamin C in them. Your mom can pack an apple for you for lunch today.

Story 2 - Dinosaurs
Dinosaurs were animals that lived a long time ago. Some dinosaurs were as small as a bird. Other dinosaurs were as big as a house. Also, other dinosaurs could be as big as a few buildings. They could weigh many tons or a few pounds.
 

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