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Dogs are loyal companions for people. Most dogs are patient and make great listeners. They are comforting to people who live alone. They love to eat treats. They often sit or lay next to their owner. Dogs are considered to be man’s best friend.

• They love to eat treats.

• They often sit or lay next to their owner.

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Why is graduating from high school important? Most jobs require a high school diploma. It will help you make more money too. You can search jobs on the internet. Being academically prepared is essential to your future.

• It will help you make more money too.

• You can search jobs on the internet.

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The Battle of Gettysburg was the turning point in the Civil War. Gen. Robert E. Lee was unprepared for the strength of the Union troops. What caused the war? Lee was forced to retreat. After being overpowered by the Confederates, the Union now gained control.

• What caused the war?

• Lee was forced to retreat.

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To become a better swimmer, you must learn specific skills. The water might be cold. You need to learn how to time your breaths and glide after pushing off the wall. Coordinating your muscles is also important. With these skills, you will be swimming like a fish.

• The water might be cold.

• You need to learn how to time your breaths and glide after pushing off the wall.

• Coordinating your muscles is also important.

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How do you grow a watermelon? It is a space hog, so provide enough ground. Watermelon is sweet. Use organic soil and fertilizer. Place 8-10 seeds in each hill. Water enough to go 6 inches into the soil because it has deep roots. Watch the watermelon grow!

• Place 8-10 seeds in each hill.

• Watermelon is sweet.

• Use organic soil and fertilizer.

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I think my mom would be a great teacher. She cares about my progress in school. I love her cooking. When teaching me a difficult skill, she is patient and gives me a variety of ways to learn. She also helps me with mistakes. Let my mom teach!

• She also helps me with mistakes.

• I love her cooking.

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Creeeek! Opening the door to the deserted house was scary! First we turned the rusty knob. I don’t like watching scary movies. The door cracked open and squeaked. We peered through the crack at the dark room. We pushed it open to see cobwebs everywhere! The house was frightening!

• I don’t like watching scary movies.

• The door cracked open and squeaked.

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My go kart was as slow as a turtle! I was racing my friends at the go kart track. I had the gas pedal pressed all the way down and it was barely moving! I hope we get to play basketball too. Needless to say, I came in last place in the race.

• I was racing my friends at the go kart track.

• I hope we get to play basketball too.

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I wonder what I will be when I grow up. Since I like to talk, I might be a news reporter. I could be an artist because I like drawing. I plan to have a big house. Being that I like sports, maybe I can be a sports reporter. What do you think?

• I could be an artist because I like drawing.

• I plan to have a big house.

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“You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” If I could change one thing, it would be world peace. Everyone needs to learn to get along and be kind to each other. I think there are other changes to be made. The world would be a better place with this change!

• I think there are other changes to be made.

• Everyone needs to learn to get along and be kind to each other.