Text+Comprehension

__Directions__: Read the paragraph below for "Problem 1" and "Problem 2." Tell me what the main idea of the paragraph is. Then tell me what the details of the paragraph is. Use the example below to help you:

__Example__ There are dangers of getting into a car accident when talking on a cell phone while driving. First, there is the danger of rear ending someone at a light. This happens because you are not paying close enough attention to the car in front of you. Second, there is the danger of running a red light and crashing into someone else. This happens because you are reaching for your ringing phone and not looking at the traffic light. Third, there is the danger of crossing over lanes and swipping into someone. This happens because you are text messanging someone rather than having both of your hands on the wheel.

__Main Idea__: There are many ways to get into a car accident when talking on a cell phone while driving.

__Details__: 1. First, there is the danger of rear ending someone at a light. 2. Second, there is the danger of running a red light and crashing into someone else. 3. Third, there is the danger of crossing over lanes and swipping into someone.

__Problem 1__ Facebook is a great way to meet new friends and get back in touch with old friends. There are two ways to meet new friends on facebook. First, people can send a friend request to someone else that they would like to talk to. Second, people can join "topic of interest" groups that allows them to talk with other people about something that they both have in common, such as favorite movies. The way to get back in touch with old friends is very simple. All a person has to do is type the name of the person in the search box to see if that person has a facebook page. Most of the profile pages have pictures on them, so the person who is searching can easily see the face of the person that he or she is looking for.

__Problem 2__ To be a good student in school it is important that you keep track of your papers from your classes. When the school year starts get a binder with dividers, so that you can separate your papers by your classes. Also, never throw any paper away unless a teacher tells you. You never know if your teacher will ask you to get out one of your old papers from long ago. Furthermore, make copies of your assignments when you turn them in. This way you never have to worry about your paper getting lost.

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