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The development of a reliable steam engine in the late 1700s sparked the Industrial Revolution.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Students should have access to computers at school. Studies show it improves student learning.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

One afternoon a lost puppy followed Xander home. He asked his mom if he could keep it, and she said yes!

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Erosion is the process of materials moving from their source to another location through weathering.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

You should never tell a lie. Abraham Lincoln was known for being truthful and he is an excellent role model.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

In the year 3656 the first alien spaceship landed on Earth. After that, humans were wiped from existence.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

Times about out! You only have a few hours left to get this amazing bicycle at this amazing price! Don't let this opportunity pass you by!

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Chicken is healthier to eat than pork. Chicken has less sodium, less fat, and less calories than pork. To stay healthy, eat more chicken.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Soil has many layers. The top lay of soil is good for growing plants. It has humus in it, which is basically dead animal debris. Humus gives the roots lots of minerals to grow.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

My kite flew higher and higher. It swerved and danced among the clouds. The cool wind cut through my clothing giving me goose bumps but I could not reel my kite in. It was having too much fun up there!

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6