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Spots was a large grey and white cat. Spots lived in a barn on a farm. Spots liked living in the barn. It was warm in the winter and cool in the summer. There were many mice for Spots to chase. Best of all, Spots had a soft place to sleep in the corner of the barn.

• The barn is old.

• Spots is a cat.

• Spots liked living in the barn.

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Spots was a large grey and white cat. Spots lived in a barn on a farm. Spots liked living in the barn. It was warm in the winter and cool in the summer. There were many mice for Spots to chase. Best of all, Spots had a soft place to sleep in the corner of the barn.

• Spots had a soft place to sleep in the corner of the barn.

• The mice run away.

• The barn is old.

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I have a dog named Boots. I taught him lots of tricks. When I tell him to, Boots will sit or lay down. He can also wave his paw to greet people. When I say, “Dance, Boots”, he will stand up on two legs and walk. I don’t know of many dogs that are as smart as Boots.

• Boots is a dog.

• Boots is a smart dog.

• Dogs are all able to do tricks.

What is one supporting detail in this story?

I have a dog named Boots. I taught him lots of tricks. When I tell him to, Boots will sit or lay down. He can also wave his paw to greet people. When I say, “Dance, Boots”, he will stand up on two legs and walk. I don’t know of many dogs that are as smart as Boots.

• Boots is a dog.

• Bones are a good treat

• Boots is able to do tricks.

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James and his sister, Anna, went to the carnival on Saturday. They rode the merry-go-round, the roller coaster and the Ferris wheel. James ate popcorn and a hot dog. Anna drank lemonade and ate an apple. They saw many exciting shows. They were tired when they went home.

• James and Anna did many things at the carnival.

• James ate popcorn.

• Anna was sad.

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James and his sister, Anna, went to the carnival on Saturday. They rode the merry-go-round, the roller coaster and the Ferris wheel. James ate popcorn and a hot dog. Anna drank lemonade and ate an apple. They saw many exciting shows. They were tired when they went home.

• James and Anna did many things at the carnival.

• They saw many exciting shows.

• Anna was sad.

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The coach ran to the player, who was lying motionless on the field. The crowd hushed as the team medic was making a phone call. Was it to 9-1-1? Cheerleaders and teammates were stunned at what just occurred.

• The cheerleaders were practicing their routine.

• A player was hurt.

• The coach was mean.

What is one supporting detail in this story?

The coach ran to the player, who was lying motionless on the field. The crowd hushed as the team medic was making a phone call. Was it to 9-1-1? Cheerleaders and teammates were stunned at what just occurred.

• Cheerleaders and teammates were stunned at what just occurred.

• It was raining

• The coach was mean.

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Meerkats are animals that work together as a community. Meerkats in Africa live in large groups of 20 to 50 members. All members of the group care for the baby meerkats. They take turns babysitting and will protect the young ones from danger. Members of the group also take turns watching out for threats from other animals while the group finds food. If any dangerous animal comes towards the group, the meerkat will bark a warning.

• Meerkats are animals that work together as a community.

• Meerkats in Africa live in large groups of 20 to 50 members.

• Lions live in Africa

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Meerkats are animals that work together as a community. Meerkats in Africa live in large groups of 20 to 50 members. All members of the group care for the baby meerkats. They take turns babysitting and will protect the young ones from danger. Members of the group also take turns watching out for threats from other animals while the group finds food. If any dangerous animal comes towards the group, the meerkat will bark a warning.

• Meerkats are animals that work together as a community.

• Meerkats in Africa live in large groups of 20 to 50 members.

• Lions live in Africa