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Johnny went to the park and had a good time. He played on the swings. He went down the slide. He even went across the monkey bars.
He played on the swings.
He went down the slide.
He even went across the monkey bars.
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Yesterday was my birthday, and my family gave me the best party! All my friends and cousins had come home. There was a magician who showed us cool magic tricks. We played many games and all my friends won prizes. I got a big blue cake with many candles on top. My father made pasta and mother made cookies. I helped them serve food and cake for all my friends. I got many gifts. I was very happy.
Yesterday was my birthday and my family gave me the best party.
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Dogs are very loyal. Once you have earned their trust, they will love you forever. Dogs also make great friends. If you had a bad day, you can count on your dog to make you smile. Cats usually aren't as friendly as dogs. If you are looking for a new best buddy, you might want to think about getting a dog.
Cats usually aren't as friendly as dogs.
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Basketball is a sport that many people play. Two teams play against each other to get the ball in the basket. Each team has five players that play on the court. Teams score points by getting the ball in the basket.
Basketball is a sport that many people play.
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Mother gorillas do a lot for their babies. They nurse their babies. They protect them from danger. And they teach the tiny gorillas how to get along with other gorillas.
They nurse their babies.
They protect them from danger.
They teach the tiny gorillas how to get along with other gorillas.
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Spots, the cat, lived in a 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, the cat, lived in a barn
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Apples make a good snack. Not only are they yummy, they're healthy too. Apples have lots of vitamins. These vitamins keep you healthy. Some apples are sour, while others are sweet. Apples also can help fight disease in your body. An apple a day keeps the doctor away.
Some apples are sour, while others are sweet.
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There are many different ingredients that can be used to make the perfect ice cream sundae. First, you start with vanilla, chocolate, or strawberry ice cream. Next, you can add strawberry, caramel, or chocolate sauce. Finally, add your toppings. Sprinkles or peanuts make good toppings. Don't forget your cherry on top!
First, you start with vanilla, chocolate, or strawberry ice cream. Next, you can add strawberry, caramel, or chocolate sauce. Sprinkles or peanuts make good toppings.
Don't forget your cherry on top!
Yesterday, I got a new coat. My new coat has a blue hood and red sleeves. My coat is very fuzzy so I stay very warm. The zipper of my coat is green. I will wear my coat to school.
My coat has a blue hood and red sleeves.
My coat is very fuzzy so I stay very warm.
The zipper of my coat is green.
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I played outside in the hot weather. I played under the sprinkler with my brother. We run through the water and scream each time! At night, I play hide and seek with my friends. I usually hide behind a big bush. I love when the weather is warm.
I played outside in the hot weather.
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People do many outdoor activities during the winter. Many people go ice skating, skiing, and playing in the snow. I like to swim in the pool in the summer. Many people build snowmen in the snow.
I like to swim in the pool in the summer.
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Liz went to a carnival and went on many rides. She went on roller coasters and a Ferris wheel. She also went on the merry-go-round. Liz also ate lots of food, such as cotton candy and funnel cakes. Liz also rode the biggest rides there. Liz had a great time on the carnival rides.
Liz ate lots of food, such as cotton candy and funnel cakes.
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Cody is a great soccer player. He practices every day after school. So far this year, he has scored six goals! Cody can kick the ball very far. He can also run very fast.
He practices every day after school.
So far this year, he has scored six goals.
Cody can kick the ball very high.
He can also run very fast.
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The Johnson family is getting ready to go on a summer trip. They go on a beach vacation every year. Last summer, they went to a beach in New Jersey. This summer, they are going to a beach in California. They've got their swimsuits packed and ready to go!
The Johnson family is going on a summer trip
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Malik helped his mom clean the house. He vacuumed the living room and dusted the furniture. Malik picked up the toys in the living room. Then, he ate a ham sandwich. Finally, he mopped the kitchen floor.
Then, he ate a sandwich.
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Kittens need special care. You have to feed kittens twice a day. They have a lot of energy. You need to play with them often. Kittens will chew on almost anything they find. You have to watch them closely.
You have to feed kittens twice a day.
They have a lot of energy.
You need to play with them often.
You have to watch them closely.
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There was a big thunderstorm. The rain began early in the morning. It fell as hard drops, one after another. The sky was full of dark purple clouds. Thunder began as a soft rumble and became louder and louder. Lightning crashed every few minutes.
There was a big thunderstorm.
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Shelby went to the store. She picked up lots of food. She picked up meat and bread for sandwiches. She also got some fruit and snacks. She went and got some dish liquid as well. Then, she got some milk for the cereal she picked up. Shelby has lots of food!
She went and got some dish liquid as well.
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They support the main idea.