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Becky is working on a science project. She decides to build a model of the solar system. She uses a lemon to represent the sun. She uses different circular objects to represent the planets.

Kevin is planting in his garden. He digs a hole in the soil. He places seeds in the hole. He covers the hole with more soil. Last, he uses a watering can to water the soil.

Diwali is a festival of lights. People light lanterns outside their homes. They also light diyas and decorate the windows of their houses with strings of tiny lights. What does the passage tell us?

She had no time with the other children in the village. While others were having fun after classes, she was studying her lesson or working on the farm. Anna worked too hard. Her parents thought this would be bad for a young girl like her.

The person, place, thing, or idea being written/talk about in a selection.

Apo Apeng, the village storyteller, told his stories. Everyone listened carefully to his stories. There were stories about the bravery of their tribe; stories about times when there was drought and too much rainfall that ruined their crops.

Mrs. Jones is writing the homework on the Smart Board. The students in her class are watching her write. They are taking out their planners and pencils. Once Mrs. Jones is finished, they will copy their homework down.

Andy went to the barber shop. He sat in the chair. The barber cut his hair. Once the barber was finished, Andy paid for his haircut.

Samara has a hard time reading the board at school. She squints and asks to move closer to the board. Her teacher is concerned. She tells Samara’s parents that she may need glasses.

Martin was hungry. He decided to eat breakfast. He took out cereal from the cupboard. He poured the cereal into a bowl. He added milk. He got a spoon from the drawer and ate at the kitchen table.

Michelle is going to a birthday party on Saturday. She needs a dress to wear. She is on her way to the mall to buy a new dress. She hopes she finds a dress at one of the department stores.

Ashley is cleaning her bedroom. She makes her bed. Then she puts her clothes and toys away. Last, she dusts the furniture and then vacuums the floor.