4.11.A Summarize The Main Idea And Supporting Details In Text

The ice cream would melt inside the cone.

The ice needed for making the dessert was difficult to find.

The right spices were not available.

The ice cream froze too quickly when being made.

At a fair in 1904, people began eating ice cream in waffle cones. In the United States, National Ice Cream Month is celebrated during July. People also like to eat chocolate-covered ice-cream bars on sticks.

Americans love ice cream as a treat. National Ice Cream Month is celebrated during July. The frozen treat is easier to get now than it was hundreds of years ago.

Hundreds of years ago people began making different frozen desserts. Europeans brought the idea of ice cream to America. New ideas about how to make and serve the frozen treat have led to its wide popularity.

Hundreds of years ago different ingredients were mixed with snow to make frozen treats. Some people traveled far to get the snow. Today many different flavors of ice cream are available.

how fleas can be avoided by using the skin shed by rattlesnakes

possible reasons that squirrels spread chewed snakeskin on their bodies

a special protein that adult squirrels have in their bodies

how female squirrels use snakeskin to protect themselves

Some squirrels have an unusual habit of chewing rattlesnake skin and applying it to their fur for protection. Scientists have discovered that adult squirrels do not need protection from rattlesnake venom. However, female and young squirrels chew and apply rattlesnake skin to their bodies.

Scientists have discovered that some squirrels chew rattlesnake skin and apply it to themselves. There are several possible explanations for this behavior. Barbara Clucas conducted a study using a group of squirrels and discovered that it is likely that female squirrels and young squirrels use the snakeskin as protection against rattlesnakes.

Some squirrels are known to look for the skin that rattlesnakes leave behind when they shed. Once the squirrels find the skin, they chew it up, spit it out, and put it on their fur. Scientists wonder about this behavior and have some possible explanations for it.

Scientists developed a few theories to explain why squirrels chew rattlesnake skin and apply it to their fur. Barbara Clucas studied squirrels to find the answer. She numbered each squirrel in the study by using black hair dye.

The scientist Peter Narins studies frog calls. He records the calls, plays them back to other frogs, and observes the frogs’ responses. Narins has discovered different meanings in the frog calls.

Peter Narins is a scientist who studies frogs and frog calls. By observing many frogs in nature, Narins has learned some interesting things about a species of frog in Puerto Rico.

The scientist Peter Narins decided to study the sounds frogs make. He learned that frog calls are difficult for frogs’ enemies to copy. Some of these calls occur at the same time every night.

Scientists study all kinds of things, including frog calls. One scientist who studies frog calls is Peter Narins. He is interested in learning about how frogs use their calls.

They repeat the noises of other animals.

They return to the same place each day to sleep.

They are most active at night.

They sing loud songs along with other animals.

helping them scare away their enemies

helping them locate other frogs that are far away

allowing them to signal other animals when danger is near

allowing them to tell other frogs where to find food

He depends on teenagers to volunteer as coaches.

He asks local food banks to provide locations for soccer camps.

He trains schoolteachers to become qualified coaches.

He asks newspaper reporters to inform others about soccer camps.

He was able to use the prize money to help his organization.

He was able to focus on a new career.

He was able to choose an experienced president for his organization.

He received advice about how to be an effective soccer coach.

identifies which toys children prefer

shares information with its volunteers

relies on people to support its goals

estimates how many bags will be needed

After hearing about a family that had to leave their home suddenly and left some things behind, Annie Wignall decided to create the Care Bags project. The project provides bags containing toys and other items to children who need them. Project volunteers have helped thousands of children all over the world.

Annie Wignall gathered some items in a bag for children in need and decided to start the Care Bags project. The project has now helped children all over the world by putting together many more similar bags. Wignall still directs the project’s activities.

After talking to her parents, Annie Wignall started a project called Care Bags. People who work with children contact Wignall’s group about children who need help. Volunteers for the project then fill bags with toys and other items.

Annie Wignall wanted to find a way to help other children. After talking to her parents, she decided to gather items that children needed and put them in bags for delivery. Many people volunteered to help Annie with her project, which became known as Care Bags.

encourage people to become pet owners

create interest in building doghouses

raise money to help animals

identify animals that need shelter

The events offer more than interesting doghouses.

Leaders of pet organizations plan the Barkitecture events.

The events are intended for small dogs.

People can build houses for their dogs at the events.

how red-tailed hawks care for their babies

where people go to see red-tailed hawks

why some people did not want hawks to live near Central Park

what happens when two hawks make a nest near Central Park

A hawk named Pale Male and his mate built a nest near Central Park. Before long, they were raising baby hawks in their nest. Some people had a problem with the hawks and wanted the family of birds to find a new home.

People were happy when a hawk chose to make his home in a city where hawks are not commonly seen. Some residents living near Central Park were upset when the hawk and his mate built a nest on their building. Finally New Yorkers found a solution that worked for humans and hawks.

A hawk named Pale Male found a mate and built a nest near Central Park. Soon the hawks had a family. The bird-watchers in the area were thrilled to have a hawk family to observe. They cheered while viewing the hawks and wanted to help them stay.

Some people in New York City were upset about a hawk family that lived near them. After they complained, building owners tried to make the hawks move away from Central Park. But the hawks rebuilt a nest in the same place.