{"product_id":"intermediate-main-idea-supporting-details-grades-6-8-no-prep-nonfiction-ela-adhd-friendly","title":"Intermediate Main Idea \u0026 Supporting Details | Grades 6–8 | No-Prep Nonfiction ELA | ADHD-Friendly","description":"\u003c!--\n==============================================================\n  PRODUCT: Intermediate Main Idea \u0026 Supporting Details | Grades 6-8\n\n  SEO TITLE (59 characters):\n  Main Idea Supporting Details Grades 6-8 | Intermediate ELA\n\n  META DESCRIPTION (150 characters):\n  Three 500+ word nonfiction articles with 30 multiple-choice questions for grades 6–8. ADHD-friendly main idea practice. No prep. 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text-decoration: underline; }\n\n  @media (max-width: 560px) {\n    .lul-hero, .lul-why-band, .lul-dark-band, .lul-white-section,\n    .lul-level-band, .lul-specs-table, .lul-faq,\n    .lul-license-band, .lul-cta-band { padding-left: 20px; padding-right: 20px; }\n    .lul-card-grid, .lul-article-grid, .lul-level-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n    .lul-license-cols { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"lul-page\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ① HERO --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"lul-hero\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"lul-hero-eyebrow\"\u003eLight Up Literature™ Curriculum\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch1\u003eIntermediate Main Idea \u0026amp; Supporting Details\u003cbr\u003eGrades 6–8 | No Prep\u003c\/h1\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"lul-hero-sub\"\u003eThree high-interest nonfiction articles. Thirty carefully crafted questions. One resource that finally makes main idea practice feel worth doing — for the students who need it most and the teachers who are tired of mediocre worksheets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"lul-hero-pills\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"lul-pill\"\u003eGrades 6–8\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"lul-pill\"\u003eIntermediate Level\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"lul-pill\"\u003eADHD-Friendly\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"lul-pill\"\u003eNo Prep · Print \u0026amp; Go\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"lul-pill\"\u003eTest-Prep Aligned\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"lul-pill\"\u003eAnswer Key Included\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ② NOTICE BAR --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"lul-notice-bar\"\u003e\n    📖 3 Articles · 30 Questions · Answer Key Included · Common Core Aligned · 100% Original Content\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ③ TRUST BAR --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"lul-trust-bar\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"lul-trust-inner\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"lul-trust-item\"\u003e📄 Instant PDF Download\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"lul-trust-item\"\u003e🖨️ Print-Ready · No Setup\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"lul-trust-item\"\u003e🧠 ADHD-Friendly Formatting\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"lul-trust-item\"\u003e🎯 Plausible Distractors · Real Rigor\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"lul-trust-item\"\u003e✅ Answer Key Included\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ④ WHY BAND --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"lul-why-band\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eMain Idea Practice That Students\u003cbr\u003eWill Actually Finish\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"lul-section-sub\"\u003eMost main idea worksheets fail before the student even starts — dry passages, obvious answer choices, zero engagement. This resource was built to fix that. Real articles on topics students are genuinely curious about, combined with test-level rigor that challenges without overwhelming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"lul-card-grid\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"lul-card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"lul-card-icon\"\u003e🧠\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003eBuilt for ADHD and Reluctant Readers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eClean formatting, zero visual clutter, and passages that pull students in — so attention stays on the skill, not the struggle to get through the page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"lul-card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"lul-card-icon\"\u003e🎯\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003eNo Giveaway Answers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eEvery question has plausible distractors — the kind students will actually have to think through. This is the difference between real practice and fake confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"lul-card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"lul-card-icon\"\u003e📊\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003eIntermediate Level, Clearly Defined\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eNot too easy to be pointless, not too hard to be discouraging. This level scaffolds the transition from foundational skills to advanced analysis — right where grades 6–8 need to be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ⑤ DARK BAND — The Problem --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"lul-dark-band\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eFinding Good Middle School Main Idea Practice Is Harder Than It Should Be\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"lul-section-sub\"\u003eToo easy and students tune out. Too hard and they shut down. Too dry and ADHD and reluctant readers never make it past the first paragraph. You need something that sits exactly at the right level — rigorous enough to count, accessible enough to actually be done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul class=\"lul-check-list\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003ePassages are 500+ words — long enough to require real skill, structured enough to stay accessible\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eTopics are genuinely interesting — students want to know the answers before they even read the questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eQuestions mirror state test formats — this is practice that transfers to real assessments\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eFormatting is intentionally clean — no visual clutter that pulls attention away from comprehension\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eThree articles means three separate sessions, three grades of data, or three levels of differentiation\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eWorks for whole class, small group, intervention, sub plans, homework, or independent stations\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ⑥ WHITE SECTION — Articles --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"lul-white-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eThree Articles. Thirty Questions. All Original.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"lul-section-sub\"\u003eEvery article was written specifically for this level — not pulled from a textbook, not watered down from something else. Each one has a hook that works on a middle schooler and enough content to require real main idea and supporting detail thinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"lul-article-grid\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"lul-article-card\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"art-emoji\"\u003e🥤\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003ch4\u003eThe Most Popular Nonalcoholic Beverages in the World\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eStudents discover why tea outsells everything, how coffee became a global economy, and what makes bottled water a luxury item in some parts of the world. Real geography, real cultural context, real comprehension challenge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"lul-article-meta\"\u003e500+ words · 10 questions\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"lul-article-card\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"art-emoji\"\u003e🌿\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003ch4\u003eThe Rarest Trees, Plants, and Animals in the World\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eFrom a tree that almost vanished forever to a porpoise with fewer than 20 left on Earth, this article gives students a reason to care — and gives them the details they need to prove what the main idea really is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"lul-article-meta\"\u003e500+ words · 10 questions\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"lul-article-card\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"art-emoji\"\u003e🗺️\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003ch4\u003eThe Most Visited Place in the World\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eNot Paris. Not Disney World. The answer surprises most students — which means they're already reading carefully before they even hit question one. Packed with supporting details that require real analysis to evaluate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"lul-article-meta\"\u003e500+ words · 10 questions\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ⑦ LEVEL BAND --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"lul-level-band\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eWhere Does Intermediate Fit?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"lul-section-sub\" style=\"text-align:center; max-width:580px; margin:0 auto 26px;\"\u003eThis resource is part of a three-level main idea series. If your student or class is working between foundational and advanced comprehension skills, this is exactly where they need to be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"lul-level-grid\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"lul-level-card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"lul-level-badge\"\u003eLevel 1\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003ch4\u003eBeginner\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eShorter passages, more scaffolding, simpler distractors. Building the skill from the ground up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"lul-level-card active\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"lul-level-badge\"\u003eLevel 2 · You Are Here\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003ch4\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e500+ word articles, plausible distractors, test-level rigor. Bridging the gap to advanced thinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"lul-level-card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"lul-level-badge\"\u003eLevel 3\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003ch4\u003eAdvanced\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eComplex passages, layered analysis, higher-order inference. For students ready for the next challenge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ⑧ DARK BAND — Who It's For --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"lul-dark-band\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eWho Reaches for This Resource\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"lul-section-sub\"\u003eTeachers and parents who need something that actually works — not something that looks good in a cart but falls flat in the classroom or at the kitchen table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul class=\"lul-check-list\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eELA teachers who need reliable, no-prep main idea practice for grades 6, 7, or 8\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eHomeschool parents whose student needs structured nonfiction comprehension without a full curriculum\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eSPED and inclusion teachers looking for rigorous content with ADHD-friendly formatting\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eIntervention specialists building main idea skills in a focused, leveled way\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eTeachers who need quality sub plans that don't require explanation\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eTutors who want test-aligned practice that transfers to real assessment results\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ⑨ WHY BAND — How to Use It --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"lul-why-band\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eSix Ways to Put This to Work\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"lul-section-sub\"\u003eThree articles gives you flexibility most single-article resources can't offer. Use them together, separately, or in different configurations depending on what your class needs that day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"lul-card-grid\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"lul-card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"lul-card-icon\"\u003e📋\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003eWhole-Group Instruction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eUse one article as a shared reading experience, model the thinking process, then assign the questions independently to check for understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"lul-card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"lul-card-icon\"\u003e🔬\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003eSmall Group or Station Work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eAssign different articles to different groups based on readiness. Same skill, same standard, adjusted entry point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"lul-card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"lul-card-icon\"\u003e📝\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003eTest Prep Practice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe question format, distractor structure, and passage length mirror what students see on state ELA assessments. Use it when it counts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"lul-card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"lul-card-icon\"\u003e🏡\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003eIndependent or Homework\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eClear enough to be sent home without a full explanation. Students can work through it independently — which means you get usable data without extra scaffolding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"lul-card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"lul-card-icon\"\u003e🧩\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003eDifferentiation Support\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003ePair this intermediate set with the beginner or advanced version to support a full range of learners within one class period or unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"lul-card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"lul-card-icon\"\u003e📌\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003eSub Plans That Actually Work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003ePrint it, leave it. No explanation needed. Students know what to do, and you come back to something you can actually grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ⑩ SPECS TABLE --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"lul-specs-table\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"lul-table-wrap\"\u003e\n      \u003ctable\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePDF — instant digital download, print-ready\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePages\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 pages total\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrade Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrades 6, 7, and 8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSkill Focus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMain idea and supporting details\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArticles Included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 original nonfiction articles, 500+ words each\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuestions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 total — 10 multiple-choice questions per article\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnswer Key\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded — all three articles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLevel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermediate — bridges beginner and advanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Core ELA aligned, Grades 6–8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eADHD-Friendly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClean formatting, no visual clutter, high-interest topics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrep Required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/table\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ⑪ FAQ --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"lul-faq\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eQuestions Answered Before You Even Ask Them\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"lul-faq-list\"\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"lul-faq-item\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"lul-faq-q\"\u003eWhat does \"intermediate level\" actually mean for these articles?\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"lul-faq-a\"\u003eIt means the passages are long enough to require sustained reading (500+ words each) and the questions are designed so students can't guess correctly without actually reading. The distractors are plausible — meaning wrong answers sound reasonable if you skimmed but didn't really read. That's the level of rigor a 6th, 7th, or 8th grader needs to be prepared for state testing.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"lul-faq-item\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"lul-faq-q\"\u003eIs this really appropriate for students with ADHD?\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"lul-faq-a\"\u003eYes — and here's why it works where other resources don't. The formatting is intentionally clean: no clip art, no busy borders, no visual overload competing with the text. The articles lead with something genuinely interesting so students are hooked before they realize they're doing a comprehension assignment. That's not an accident — it's how this was designed from the start.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"lul-faq-item\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"lul-faq-q\"\u003eMy student is in 6th grade but working below level. Should I use this or the beginner version?\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"lul-faq-a\"\u003eStart with the beginner version if your student is significantly below grade level for reading fluency. If they can read independently at roughly a 5th–6th grade level but struggle with identifying main idea versus supporting details, this intermediate version is the right challenge — it'll stretch them without shutting them down.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"lul-faq-item\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"lul-faq-q\"\u003eCan I use this for a homeschool student working above grade level?\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"lul-faq-a\"\u003eAbsolutely. If your student is in 4th or 5th grade and reading confidently, this intermediate level will challenge their analytical thinking without overwhelming them with vocabulary they don't have yet. If they're flying through this easily, the advanced version is the logical next step.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"lul-faq-item\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"lul-faq-q\"\u003eDoes the answer key include explanations or just answers?\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"lul-faq-a\"\u003eThe answer key provides correct answers for all 30 questions. It doesn't include written explanations for each answer, which keeps it clean and fast to use for grading. If you want to discuss why answers are correct in class, the passages and questions are structured clearly enough to make that conversation easy to facilitate.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ⑫ LICENSING --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"lul-license-band\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eHow You Can Use This Resource\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"lul-license-cols\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"lul-license-col yes\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003e✅ You May\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eUse this resource for your personal classroom, homeschool, or private student instruction\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eShare about it on blogs, YouTube, or social media with credit to Light Up Literature™ and a visible link to my store or website\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eMake copies for your own students only — digital or print\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"lul-license-col no\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003e❌ You May Not\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eShare, email, or upload this file to any shared drive, group folder, or platform that allows access beyond your own students\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eResell, edit, or use this resource to create new products, presentations, or courses\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eUse this in a school, district, co-op, or team setting without purchasing additional licenses for each teacher or tutor\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ⑬ CTA BAND --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"lul-cta-band\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eThe Right Practice Makes All the Difference\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYour students can identify main idea and supporting details. They just need the right passage, the right questions, and the right level of challenge to prove it — to you, and to themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"#\" class=\"lul-btn\"\u003eAdd to Cart →\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"lul-cta-meta\"\u003eGrades 6–8 · Intermediate Level · 3 Articles · 30 Questions · Answer Key · PDF · No Prep\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ⑭ FOOTER --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"lul-footer\"\u003e\n    ©2025 Light Up Literature, LLC. All rights reserved. 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