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Sandy sings in the church choir. She sings a solo every week. Everyone looks forward to hearing her sing. Last Sunday Mrs. Smith said, “Sandy has the voice of an angel.” We all agreed with her. I think she will be famous one day.

• The church has a choir.

• Sandy goes to church.

• Sandy is a great singer.

• Sandy sang a solo each

  week.

Tommy ran down the street chasing his dog. “Bobby! Bobby!” he yelled. He knew he should have checked the gate before letting Bobby into the back yard. His mother has told him a hundred times. How had he forgotten? If he had closed it, Bobby would still be in the back yard.

• Bobby ran away.

• Tommy forgot to make sure the gate was closed.

• Tommy was forgetful.

• Tommy’s mother was bossy.

Joy sat on the bench at the baseball field and waited. She didn’t like waiting alone. All of the other kids had been picked up by their parents. Where was her mother? Suddenly, her mother came running to her. “Oh Joy, I’m so sorry. Next time I will make myself a note.”

• Joy’s mother forgot to pick her up.

• Joy hated sitting alone.

• Joy plays baseball.

• Joy’s mother writes notes.

I went to the ice cream shop and ate a huge sundae. When I got home, dinner was ready. Mom had cooked my favorite meal. No matter how I tried, I couldn’t make myself eat.

• I like ice cream.

• Mom is a good cook.

• I was too full to have dinner.

• I was sick.

Although many people think a koala is a bear, it is not. The koala is a type of mammal called a marsupial. A kangaroo is also a marsupial. These mammals carry their babies in a pouch. The kangaroo’s pouch is on her stomach, but the koala’s pouch is on her back. Both feed their babies milk and keep them secure in their pouch until they are strong enough to survive on their own.

• The koala is not a bear.

• The kangaroo is nothing like the koala.

• The kangaroo and koala are mostly alike but have some differences.

• The kangaroo and koala are exactly alike.

Tim and his family went fishing today. They stopped on the way to the lake and bought all of their favorite snacks. When they got to the lake, they ate and then started fishing. Tim caught four fish, and his brother caught three. They laughed and gave each other a high-five every time they caught a fish. The whole family had a great time. Maybe they would go fishing again soon.

• Tim caught four fish.

• He ate his favorite snack.

• The family had a great time.

• They ate fish for supper.

There are many fun things to do at the beach. Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach. Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed. Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun. It is also fun to look for shells. Some people simply like to sunbathe.

• There are many fun things to do at the beach.

• It is also fun to look for shells.

• Some people simply like to sunbathe.

• Going to the beach to swim can be fun.

Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer. Soccer players learn how to dribble and pass the ball. They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score. Most importantly, soccer players learn how to work together with their teammates.

• They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score.

• Soccer players learn how to dribble.

• They learn how to work together as teammates.

• Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

Jenny visited her grandmother in the hospital. She saw how kind and helpful the nurses were to her grandmother. Now she wants to be a nurse when she grows up. She wants to help sick people get well.

• Jenny got sick.

• Jenny wants to be a nurse.

• Her grandmother was in the hospital.

• Jenny was glad the nurses were being kind to her grandmother.

There is a way to help you remember people’s names. When you meet someone new, think of something about them that will help you remember. For example, if you meet Ms. Brown, say to yourself, “Ms. Brown has brown hair.” or, if you meet Mr. Long, say to yourself, Mr. Long likes singing a song. Many people find that this helps them remember other people’s names.

• There is a way to help you remember people’s names.

• If you meet Mr. Long, say to yourself, Mr. Long likes singing a song.

• Many people find that this helps them remember other people’s names.

• When you meet someone new, think of something about them that will help you remember.