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Fish make wonderful pets! They are quiet and do not make a mess. They are also easy to take care of. You should think about getting a fish as your next pet.

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Do you know where chocolate comes from? From the cacao tree. The seed pods are picked and then dried. Finally, a factory turns them into chocolate we can eat. Yum

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“Hurry!” shouted Max as the big train raced down the tracks. A calf was stuck. Joe worked quickly to cut the rope. His heart pounded with fear. He had to get her free!

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Rainbows form when light passes through raindrops. Colors in the light are split apart so we can see them. These colors are red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet.

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Sam loved chocolate so much that he

ate it at every meal. One day, Sam

woke up with brown teeth. His mom

fainted! His dad yelled. But not Sam.

He was happy to have chocolate teeth

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Snacks at the movie theater cost too much. If the prices were lowered, people would buy more and stop trying to sneak food in. Theaters should charge less for popcorn and drinks.

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CCSS.W.3.1A

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Rainbows are a good way to decorate

your room. You can have every color

instead of just one. It is more fun to

look at and you won’t get tired of the

same old color all the time.

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Welcome to Sunnyland Park!

Playground Rules:

1. Take turns.

2. No bare feet.

3. No jumping off swings.

4. Have fun

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CCSS.W.3.2B

Dogs should be allowed on the beach.

Dogs love the water and can get

exercise by swimming and running.

They can play Frisbee with their

owners. Beaches are a good place for

dogs.

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Before going on a trip, there are a few things you should do. Find someone to take care of your pets. Pack some fun things to do on the ride. Don’t forget your camera. Now you are ready!

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