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A Wheel and its Hub

Identifying the Main Idea and Summarizing

Directions: Read the selection carefully. Underline the main idea and cross out the redundant, highly
detailed, or unimportant information. After that, transfer the remaining information in the graphic
organizer.

Mountain lions are amazing animals. They are the largest member of the cat family living in
North America. Full-grown mountain lions can weigh as little as 90 pounds to as much as about 200
pounds. Most weigh about 110 pounds. From its nose to the tip of its tail, a mountain lion is about 6
feet long. Mountain lions are carnivorous. That means they are meat-eaters. They kill small animals
such as rabbits and skunks for food. They also eat larger animals such as deer and elk. They even eat
cattle, sheep, and horses. Because mountain lions are very secretive, they are hard to find. They often
live in brushy and rocky places. They are very territorial. That means they live and hunt in a certain
area or territory. They are beautiful animals, but they are very strong and can be very fierce and
dangerous. We all need to be very careful if we go into their territory!

Reference:
Mountain Lions. (n.d.). Retrieved on July 5, 2016 from http://www.kidsfarm.com/lions.htm

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