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Did you know that ladybugs have been into outer space? Ladybugs are a very interesting bug that you should learn about. They are only half an inch long and have black spots. Their spots fade as they get older. Ladybugs eat aphids, so farmers love them!
Ladybugs
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Gorillas
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Did you know that ladybugs have been into outer space? Ladybugs are a very interesting bug that you should learn about. They are only half an inch long and have black spots. Their spots fade as they get older. Ladybugs eat aphids, so farmers love them!
example: they are half an inch long, they eat aphids
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Did you know caterpillars are not an insect? They are actually the larva stage of a different insect -- the butterfly! A butterfly is an amazing insect that transforms or metamorphosizes from an egg to a caterpillar to a chrysalis to a butterfly!
butterfly
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Life cycle of a butterfly
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Fruits have seeds
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Recess should be necessary! It is a twenty to thirty minute activity that all students need to have. There are many benefits to giving students recess time. It can help their bodies stay healthy. It can also help their minds. They can take a mental break during a long school day. Kids can also socialize with other students. They can even make new friends during recess.
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Ex. Recess is good for students because it can keep students' bodies to stay healthy.
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Mrs.McCarty got up early this morning. She ate breakfast. She snuggled with Leilani. Mrs.McCarty got all her stuff together and drove to school. Mrs.McCarty had a great morning!
Mrs. McCarty's morning
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Garbage trucks
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Sports are activities that children and adults can play. There are many types of sports. Some sports involve one piece of equipment, such as soccer ball. Other sport require more equipment. Golf requires many clubs, balls, and tees. Sports can also differ by how many people play them. Some sports involve one person playing, like bowling. Other sports like football require a bog team of many different athletes. Most sports are fun to try.
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Ex. Ice cream has many different flavors or sharks have a lot of very sharp teeth
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Sports are activities that children and adults can play. There are many types of sports. Some sports involve one piece of equipment, such as soccer ball. Other sport require more equipment. Golf requires many clubs, balls, and tees. Sports can also differ by how many people play them. Some sports involve one person playing, like bowling. Other sports like football require a bog team of many different athletes. Most sports are fun to try.
Sports
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Dolphins and whales live in the ocean.
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Sports are activities that children and adults can play. There are many types of sports. Some sports involve one piece of equipment, such as soccer ball. Other sport require more equipment. Golf requires many clubs, balls, and tees. Sports can also differ by how many people play them. Some sports involve one person playing, like bowling. Other sports like football require a bog team of many different athletes. Most sports are fun to try.
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Ex. Some sports involve one person, while others require a team.
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Ex. Main topic = Brushing your teeth. Key Detail = you need a tooth brush in order to brush your teeth.
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Recess should be necessary! It is a twenty to thirty minute activity that all students need to have. There are many benefits to giving students recess time. It can help their bodies stay healthy. It can also help their minds. They can take a mental break during a long school day. Kids can also socialize with other students. They can even make new friends during recess.
Recess
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How to play kickball
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Recess should be necessary! It is a twenty to thirty minute activity that all students need to have. There are many benefits to giving students recess time. It can help their bodies stay healthy. It can also help their minds. They can take a mental break during a long school day. Kids can also socialize with other students. They can even make new friends during recess.
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Ex. Kids can socialize and make new friends