Author's Purpose #1

Jason looked everywhere for his math

homework. Where had he put it? He looked

on his desk. He looked on his nightstand. He

even looked under the bed, but it was nowhere to

be found. Finally, Jason gave up and went downstairs

to get a glass of milk. That is when

he found his homework. It was

in the refrigerator!

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There are more than 120 different

kinds of pufferfish. Pufferfish are

usually small and club-shaped, but when

they are threatened, they grow into big, spiky

balls. Pufferfish are able to get big fast by

swallowing large amounts of water. Most

predators will not try to eat a

puffed-up pufferfish.

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Covered in dragon's blood, the brave knight

stumbled into the cave. He could not

believe his eyes! Gold, silver, diamonds and

other gems glittered in front of him. He was rich!

"Not so fast." said a voice from behind a pile of

silver. A young woman emerged with

her sword ready. "this treasure

is mine!"

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It is a good idea for kids to help around

the house. When you do household chores,

you are learning how to be responsible and

dependable. You are also learning how to do things

you will need to do as adult, such as folding laundry

and mowing the lawn. In addition, doing chores will put

a smile on your parent's face.

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Every day, Hannah rushed home from

school to work on her science project.

She was making a volcano that would really

erupt! She wanted it to be perfect for the

science fair. She put the finishing touches on

the day before the fair. At the fair, her

volcano worked perfectly. Everyone

clapped when it erupted! Hannah

won first prize!

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If you enjoy reading, you should

join a book group. When you join a

book group you have the opportunity

to read many different books.

You will also get to participate in

interesting book discussions. You

may even make new friends.

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The three lions stared at the blond

little girl sleeping in Little Lion's bed.

"What should we do with her?" asked Mama

Lion. "Beats me." replied Papa Lion. "I heard the Bear

family had the same problem last week. They let her

go and now here she is eating our porridge and

breaking our furniture." "Let's just

eat her." suggested Little Lion.

And so they did.

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Water conducts electricity. That

means that electricity can flow

through water. It is important to keep

electrical devices like hair dryers and

curling irons away from the sink

and the bathtub.

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I would make a great babysitter

for your children, Mrs. Jones. I turned

fourteen last week and I am very

responsible. I took the babysitting class at the

community center a few months ago. I know

first aid and CPR. I love children and I know

I would do an excellent job.

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If you are going to go on a hike in the

woods, make sure you go with a friend.

You will need to pack a water bottle, a snack,

a light jacket, and a map. You may also want

to bring a camera. Be sure to wear good

walking shoes and comfortable clothing.

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CCSS.RI.6.9