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• Room 354

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• Derek finished his math homework, then worked on
  his science project, and saved his reading
  assignment for last. When he was finished
  reading, he closed the book, turned off the lamp
  on his desk, and went to bed.

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• Joey lost his science book. He knew he would be
  in big trouble if he was unable to study for the
  final. What should he do? He thought for a few
  worried moments, and then decided to retrace his
  steps. He remembered putting the book in his
  backpack that morning. He had taken it out at
  school when his friend Kim asked to look
  something up. Now he rememberedKim still had
  his book!
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• Willow Creek is very different from New York
  City. There are no tall skyscrapers in Willow
  Creek. All you can see are fields and sky.
  Instead of taxicab horns and fire truck sirens,
  it is so quiet at night that you can hear the
  crickets chirping.
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• Every spring, shortly after the tulips bloom,
  farmers in Holland go through the tulip fields
  and cut the blooms off the tulips. This seems
  strange, because it leaves a field full of green
  stems. However, it makes the colorful tulip
  blooms grow back even bigger and stronger later
  that spring.

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• Living in the country is very different than
  living in a city. First of all, a city dweller
  needs to be careful of traffic and other people.
  In the country, there are fewer cars and people.
  In the city, many people can walk to the movies,
  stores, and other activities. In the country,
  people must drive to get to the movies and
  stores, but can do different activities near
  home. Both the country and the city are
  interesting places to live.

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• To surprise her mother on her birthday, Samantha
  got up early and made coffee. First, she filled
  the pot with water. Then she cleaned and replaced
  the filter. Next, she got fresh coffee, measured
  just the right amount, and poured it into the
  filter. Finally, she pressed the "on" button and
  within seconds, the aroma of fresh-brewed coffee
  filled the house.

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• Some people want to build a skateboard park in my
  neighborhood, but other people are against it.
  People in favor of the skateboard park believe
  that the park will provide a safe and enjoyable
  place for young people to exercise. They claim
  that teenagers also need a place to meet with
  friends after school. People against the
  skateboard park believe that skateboarding is
  dangerous and the town should not encourage young
  people to skateboard. They want to put a garden
  in the space instead of a skateboard park.

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• The school bus dropped Thomas off at his house.
  Thomas noticed his mom's car was not in the
  driveway. He fished in his pocket for his key and
  discovered a hole in his pocket. His key had
  fallen out! It was beginning to get dark and
  cold. Shivering, Thomas remembered that the
  neighbor, Mrs. Wilkins, had a key. He smiled as
  he turned toward her house.

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• The first people known to enjoy chocolate were
  the Aztec Indians in Mexico. Aztec people,
  especially the kings, enjoyed a drink they called
  "chocolatl," the original hot chocolate. After
  visiting Mexico in 1519, the Spanish explorer
  Hernando Cortez brought chocolate back to Spain
  for the Spanish royal families to enjoy. Hundreds
  of years later, chocolate was made and sold in
  stores in Europe. Today the sweet, rich treat is
  enjoyed around the world.
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• For many years, Mrs. Jacobs wanted to grow a
  vegetable garden, but she did not have enough
  room for a garden. Her house sat on a small piece
  of land, just barely big enough for the house and
  porch. She collected empty plastic jugs, such as
  from milk and large containers of snack food. She
  put small holes in the bottom, filled them with
  dirt, and planted seeds. After weeks of watering,
  the plants started to grow. Now she has tomatoes,
  peppers, lettuce, and broccoli growing on her
  porch.
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• Their room was littered with muddy shoes and
  unwashed clothes. Piles of newspapers were
  stacked in the corner and dirty dishes were
  hidden under the bed. The dusty windows did not
  let in much light.

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• Yolanda gathered everything she would need for
  the job and took it to the back yard. After she
  poured warm water all over her dog, she began to
  rub the foamy shampoo into his coat. She poured
  some more water on Buttons to rinse all the soap
  away. Then, just as she reached for the towel,
  Buttons shook himself from head to toe. Now
  Yolanda was almost as wet as her dog!
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• On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, you should
  water the seeds. Make sure to keep them in a
  window where there is a lot of sunlight, but if
  it is cold outside, keep the pot at least two
  feet away from the window. If you follow these
  directions, the seeds will take root in the soil,
  and in two weeks you will see sprouts!
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• The music was blasting so loud, Marco thought his
  ears would burst. The stage was filled with
  bright blue laser beams and a shower of yellow
  and green paper streamers. All around him, the
  crowd was singing and dancing wildly.
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• Abby went shopping with the money she had saved.
  First, she looked at all the shirts in the store.
  Next, she carefully looked at the pants and
  socks. Once she had finished looking at
  everything, she decided on a blue soccer shirt, a
  pair of white shorts, and two pairs of white
  socks, and she brought them to the counter. Then,
  the saleswoman gave Abby her change. At the end
  of the day, Abby went home and put her change
  back in her money jar.

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• Studies show that many Americans are not getting
  the correct amount of sleep. Many people do not
  receive enough sleep because they try to do too
  many things during the day. Lack of sleep makes
  people feel tired and cranky during the day, but
  it can also be dangerous. Not getting enough
  sleep can lead to dizziness, accidents,
  overeating, and poor performance in school and
  work.

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• The new school seemed unfamiliar to me. The halls
  were busy with people pushing past each other.
  There were signs hanging from the ceiling
  welcoming the new students. The sound of the
  children talking and laughing was so loud that I
  could not hear what any one person was saying. I
  kept my eyes down as I walked along the gray,
  speckled floor and looked for the purple door
  with the number 41 on it.
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