Imagine It · Web viewA plant tips! Did it spill? Sad Lil is damp! Practice Book 14 Imagine It! Unit 1 Lesson 13 pot pop mom tot dot hot plot spot top tip tap Tom has a mop. The pot

Imagine It! Unit 1 Lesson 4

am atmat satSam Matt matsSam and Matt sat on the mat.

Matt and SamMatt. Matt sat. Mat sat on Sam. Sam. Sam sat. Sam sat on a mat.

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Matt?I am Tam. Matt? I am Sam. Matt? I am Matt. Matt!

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at matsat mastMatt can see the mast.

On a MatTam. Tam on a mat. Sam. Sam on a mat. Matt. Matt on a

mat. I am on a mat. Sam sat on Tam. Matt sat on Sam. I sat on Matt. Tam sat. Tam sat on a mat. Tam sat. Matt sat. I sat on a mat.

Core Book 8A Mat

I have a mat. Sam sat on a mat. Tam sat. Matt sat. Can I? I sat on a mat!

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dad sad satmad mat addDad is mad, and I am sad.Dan sat on the mat.

Dad satTad, Tam, and Dad sat. Tad sat. Tam sat. Dad sat. Dad sat on the mat. Tad, Tam, and Dad sat.

Core Book 9Tad

I am Tad. There I am. Am I sad? Am I mad? Am I Dad? I am Tad!Practice Book 9


an tan man sandNat Dan Tad AnnThe man is on the tan mat.I see an ant on the mat.

AntsNat and Nan sat. Nat and Nan stand. Nat and Nan stand and stand.

Ants see Nat and Nan. Nat and Nan sat. Nan and Nat see ants!Core Book 10

A Sad AntA man sat and sat. Ants stand on sand. Ants see a man. Can a

man see ants? A man can. A sad ant sat.

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it sit didin tin dimmint miss mistDid Tim sit on the ant?It is dim in the mist.

SitSid, Sis, and Tim sit. Did Matt sit? See Matt stand. Sid and Sis sit. Did Tim sit?

See Tim stand. Did Sid sit? Did Sis sit? Sid did it! Sid sits. Core Book

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Sis and Sid Sid sits and sits. Did Sis sit? Sid sits on sand. Did Sid see it? It is up, Sid! Sid did see it!

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hat hit ham himhad hid hiss handHal said, “I had a hat.”I see him on the sand.

A HintSid hid a hat. “I had a hat,” Said Tim. Dad had a hint. “Hand him a hat, Sid,”

said Dad. “A hat!” said Tim. “Sid hid it!” said Dad.Core Book 12

A MittTim had a tan mitt. Had Sis hid it? Did Dad have it? Tim had a hint. It is on a

hat stand. Dad can hand Tim a mitt.

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had dad hid did

mad sad hand sandhint tint mast mistHal is in the sand.The ant is on the hand.

MintsTim had a tin can. The tin can had mints in it. Tim had a mint. Tim hit it in a

hand. Did Sid see it? “Sit, Sid,” said Tim. Sid sat. Sid had a mint! Tim had a mint. Tim hid it in a hand. Did Tam see it? “Stand, Tam,” said Tim. Tam did stand. Tam and Sid had a mint!

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nap sap snapdip tip stamppat pit panPam naps on a mat.Tip sat on Pat’s hat.

Pat’s MapPat’s map sits on a mat. Pat taps the map. Sam stamps on Pat’s map. Sam

taps Pat’s map. Sam hits Pat’s map. Sam nips Pat’s map!Core Book 14

Pam and Hap

Hap is in a hat. A hat is on Pam. Pam pats a hat. Pam taps a hat. Is Hap in a hat? Hap sat on Pam!

Practice Book 13

Imagine It! Unit 1 Lesson 12lit lap lint landmast last mist listill mill will still

Hal is on the hill.Lil and Al have a tan lamp.

Lin and HalLin had a plan. Hal can land in sand. Lin slips in the sand. Lin sits on a hill. Hal

slips on plants. Lin and Hal stand still.Core Book 15

A Plant

Pal sits still in plants. Lil can see Pal sit. Lil can stand and slap. Lil slips! A plants tilts! A plant tips! Did it spill? Sad Lil is damp!

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Imagine It! Unit 1 Lesson 13pot pop mom totdot hot plot spottop tip tapTom has a mop.The pot is hot.

A SpotMom has a hot pot. The hot pot tips! Mom has a hot pot. The hot pot tips!

Mom has a spot. Dad has a mop. Dad mops a spot. Mom pats a spot.Core Book 16

Tom and Pop

Tom is hot. Tom hops in a pond. A pond is not hot. Tom can see Pop hop. A pot sits on top. Tom is not hot. Pop is not hot.

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bin bad bib batsob tab lab slabband bland bit blimpBob is at the stand.

Ann is in the band.Bob at Bat

Bob is at bat. Bob stamps a bit. Bob taps a bat. Bob can stand and nod. Bob bats. Bam! Bob has a hit! Bob pants and pants. Core Book 17

A Bib

Bob had a bib. Plop! Mom blots a spot. Plop! Dad blots a spot. Mom and Dad had bad spots. Did a bib have a spot? The bib on Bob did not! Practice Book 16


lip lit list lastslim stamp stand planblond pond dill spilladmit handstand anthill habitDan had a pin.The man is damp.

Bill

Pam and Bob hop past Bill. Bill did not hop. “Hop, Bill!” said Pam. “I am hot,” said Bill. Sam and Tom spin past Bill. Bill did not spin. “Spin, Bill,” said Sam. “I am still hot,” said Bill. Dot and Al tap past Bill. Bill did not tap. “Tap, Bill,” said Dot. “I am hot, hot, hot!” said Bill. “I am not hot!” said Bill. “I can hop, spin, and tap!” Core Book 18


cat cot clip clapcap can cab castcan’t didn’t hadn’tcall hall salt calmThe man can’t stand.

Dan can call Matt.Nat’s Cap

Nat has a cap. Can Mom stop Nat’s cap? Mom can’t stop Nat’s cap. A cab can’t stop Nat’s cap. Can Nat’s cap stop? A cat can stop Nat’s cap!

Core Book 19At the Mall

Dad sits in a mall. Dad has a list. Is it a small ball? Dad is calm. “I can call Mom,” Dad said. Dad did call. Mom is at the mall! “It is a small ball,” said Mom.

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A Cab ManScott is a cab man. Scott has a cab cap. And Scott has a cab! Scott

can see a cab map. Scott is a sad cab man. Scott’s cab sits and sits!

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Tall DotDot has a call. It is Scott, a sad cab man. Dot is not small. Dot is

tall. Can tall Dot stand and see? “I see halt and stop!” Scott is calm and sad.



kin kit kid kiltsick sock pick packsack back stick stackThe clock ticks and tocks.I can stack sticks.

Picnic

Dad can pick snacks. Nick can pack maps. Kim sits in the back. Dad and Nick stand. Kim skips in the sand. Kim has the picnic sack. Kim has milk and snacks. Dad, Nick, and Kim picnic.

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Kip Can SpinScott still sits and talks. Kip sat in the back. “I spot a clock,” said

Kip. “I can spin,” said Kip. Kip did spin-blocks and blocks! Sad Scott kicks back and sits.


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ram rim rod ribrot rip ramp riskcrab crib drop driptrim trap trot trickPam can’t sit on the rock at the dock.Rob had ribs at the picnic.

Rick and Rob

Rick sits and prints. Rob licks Rick. Rick can’t print. Rick sits and picks a trick. Rob licks Rick. Rick can’t pick a trick. Rick sprints and trips on a rock. Rob sprints and licks Rick.

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A Rabbit RanA rabbit hid at a rock. A rabbit ran past Scott’s cab. It ran past Dot’s

cab. It ran past blocks and blocks. A rabbit ran up a ramp. A rabbit sat. See it pant!


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fat fit fin fan fast fistflip flat flap froststiff cliff kiss miss pass brassDid Hiss the cat look fat?What was in the cabin?

BobcatLook! A bobcat is on a cliff. It sits on a flat rock. Can it look at the fat

rabbit? A bobcat sniffs a rabbit. A bobcat can look fast. Look! A bobcat can stand stiff. A bobcat sprints fast!

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Pat’s Class TripPat’s class was on a trip. It was hot in the sand. What did Pat’s class

miss? What can hiss? What can hop past? What ran fast? A rat did pass Pat’s class. Pat’s class was back. Pat’s class trip was fun!

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Traffic

Traffic is still bad. Finn Radcliff has traffic facts. I can have traffic facts fast. I can have traffic film. Can I slip past the traffic? Finn Radcliff is not fast. Traffic blocks him!


A Blimp Can Pass

A class can pass. Scott naps. A blimp can pass blocks. A blimp can miss traffic. What? The blimp has a hiss! The blimp can cross and land fast. Did Scott miss a call? It was the boss!



can kit stick silkrack rock clock clickstaff sniff brick tricksalt talk fall hissMack can kick the ball.Frank is a tall man.

Fran and KipA tall man is on the sand. Bobcats spot the tall man pass. Fran and

Kip Bobcat talk. “The sand is hot,” said Kip.

The tall man sat on a small rock. The tall man had a black cap. “Can I have a cap?” said Fran. “Caps can’t fit on bobcats,” said Kip. The tall man had a backpack. “Backpacks can’t fit on bobcats,” said Fran.

The tall man had a small snack. “And bobcats can’t have snacks!” said Kip. The tall man had a sip. “It’s hot,” said Fran. “Sip a lot,” said Kip. Fran and Kip Bobcat sat on a cliff.

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gas gab gag gapdig rag tag baggrip grid glad glassgift lift grand standThe cat had a nap on the rug.Gill got a big pig.

Rag BitsMom had a big bag. The bag had a tag. “Grab the bag and look,”

said Mom. Nan had a plan. Nan got the bag. Mom was a pig fan. Nan had a rag gift. Mom got a pig gift. It was a pig flag.

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A Big Rig Kip spots a big rig. A big rig lifts up bricks. “A big rig blocks traffic!”

Kip can spin back. “Dot! Call Scott.” “A big pig stops traffic?” asks Scott. Kip and Dot grin. “A big rig!”


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jab job jog jigdock dodge lock lodgerig ridge bag badgejam jet jets JillJohn wants to have a job.Did Rick see the lid on the jug?

Jack’s JobJack’s job had a badge. The bridge had a traffic jam. Jack had to act

fast. Jan had a flat on the bridge. Traffic did not pass Jan. It had to stop. Bridge traffic had to pass. Jack got the bridge traffic to pass.

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Jill

Jill has a big job and a badge. Jill got the big rig to stop. There is not a traffic jam! Scott and Dot pass Jill. Fin Radcliff got the job on film. A rabbit sits on a bridge. See it grin!


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up us cup busbug mug rug dugjump just judge smudgeduck luck sun stunThe truck is stuck in the mud.Did the judge dump rocks in the pit?

Plum PondThe sun was up at Plum Pond. “I spot black ducks,” said Jill. “Plus a

gull,” said Gramps. “Look on the stump,” said Gramps. “It’s a slug.” A big bug sat in mud. “Did it get stuck?” said Jill. Plum Pond is fun!

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Ron on the Run

The sun is up. Ron is on the run. Ron dusts and mops. Ron has a cup and a bun. A dump truck hits mud. Mud hits Ron. The bus hits mud. Ron sits in muck. The bus can run on. Ron must sit.


see the is up have I did in it a there canon am and had him said has at call look waswhat big got toImagine It! Unit 2 Lesson 9zip zap zigzagbuzz jazz fizz fuzzpins drums hills Bill’sis as has wasHe ran as fast as Zack.Tom can ask Dad to see the kind of the club.

Buzz and ZipZack is in a hat of fuzz. Zack is in lots of fuzz. Zack is in back of Liz. Zack

asks lots of stuff. “Can I buzz? Can I zip?” Zack asks. “What can buzz and zip?” asks Liz. Zack the bug can!

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Hills of FuzzZack zigzags past Liz. As he zags, bits of fuzz drop. Zack hums as he zigs

and zags. As he hums, lots of fuzz drops. Zack stops. He stands in hills of fuzz. “Is he still a gub?” asks Liz. “I am just Zack,” he grins.

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Zap Zap!

A tan bug can buzz past a dog. Can a bug buzz past a frog? Zap! A tan bug cannot buzz past! A black bug can zip past a rabbit. Can the bug zip past the frog? Zap! A black bug cannot zip past!


A Bobcat and a Rabbit

The bobcat sits still in twigs and logs. The bobcat is fast. It has plans. A rabbit stands in grass. The bobcat jumps up! It runs fast. Is the rabbit as fast as the bobcat? The rabbit zigs and zags. It is fast!



gum jam grudge jugfuss buzz grass jazzRick’s judge’s crab’s Jeff’sclicks clubs jobs stallsHis dog is just a pup.Can he dump rocks in the pit?

Rock and JazzIn the attic, Jim has drums. Jim hits his drums. Jim’s drumsticks hit

and hit. Bam! Bam! Bam!

Dad zips to the attic. “I am in a rock band,” said Jim. In back, Madge has drums. Madge hits the drums. Bam! Bam! Bam! Madge’s drumsticks hit and hit. Mom zips to the back. “I am in a jazz band,” said Madge.

Jim did not budge. He just hits drums. Madge did not budge. Madge just hits drums. Dad has a gift of muffs. Mom has a gift of plugs. Mom has on muffs. Dad has his plugs.

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ax Max flax saxfix mix ox boxfox six hills hallsMom said, “Can Max fix the box?”Max said, “I can fix it.”

Max and SamMax and Sam fix stuff. Max and Sam fix a box. Max can rub a sax.

Can Sam rub a sax? Max and Sam fix a fox. Last, Max can list stuff.Core Book 32

A Fox and Hix Box“The box is a trap,” said Fox. “It can trap a dog,” said Fox. “It can

trap a cat,” said Fox. “It can’t trap a big ox,” said Fox. “It can’t trap fast rabbits!” said Rabbit. “The box can’t trap rabbits,” said Fox.


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elf edge helps restledge speck next deckend bend desk bestpen press rest leftBen had a red apple. It fell down the hill.If the dog has its bed, he will rest.

A Red FoxA red fox has a den. Its den is down in grass. If the sun is down, a

red fox hunts. A red fox can hunt down a rabbit. A red fox can smell hens. At sun-up, a red fox rests. It sits down.

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Blend InSee a resting red fox. Is it a stem? It is a tan insect! A big cat

blends in. See its spots! Next, see a frog. Is it there? Is there a log to step on? Not there! Ten kids can blend in!


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panted melted planted rentedhopped tricked slipped pickedspelled billed grabbed pluggednapped rested hinted filledJack kicked the ball in the net.Lin can help Fran pass the ball.

The GlassMom filled a glass. As Mom rested, a bug smelled the glass. What was in

it? The bug visited its nest. Bugs buzzed in a glass. Bugs buzzed back to the nest. Mom sat up and lifted the glass. “I cannot sip!” said Mom.

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Best MomTom slipped. Mom helped him up. Pam spilled it. Mom mopped it. Mom

patted Pam. Pam napped. Tom acted. Mom clapped. Dad landed. Mom picked him up. Dad handed Tom a pin. Tom pinned it on Mom. The pin said BEST MOM.

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Spilled Milk

Sun filled the den. “I am hot!” Jeff panted. Ann plugged in a fan. It hummed. The fan hit a glass. Ann grabbed it. Ann did not grab it! Milk spilled. Milk spilled on Jeff! “I am not hot!” said Jeff. Jeff grinned. Ann handed Jeff a rag.


Fred and Jen Jumped

Fred led Jen. Fred jumped. Jen jumped next. Fred dipped a bit. Jen dipped a bit. Fred jogged. Next, Jen jogged. Fred stepped up. Jen stepped up. Fred hopped a bit. Jen hopped a bit. Fred sat down and rested. Jen did not rest. Jen flipped.



bread deaf head spreadled lead red readbreaded instead headstand hotheadbox six ax foxI had bread instead of a muffin.Jan had a snack and then read in the bed.

Ted’s List

Ted printed his list. Ted read his list. Then, Ted got bread and milk. Then, Dad read. Dad got jam instead of apricots. Dad and Ted then headed back. Dad fixed eggs. The, Ted spread jam on bread. “I dreamt of jam and bread!”

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Bread and MilkJeff read, “Bread, jam, milk.” Then he headed back. Jeff spread jam

on bread. Ann said, “Milk is not in the fridge!” “I spilled it as I headed back,” said Jeff. “I was hot,” Jeff added. His hand was at his head. Then Ann spotted the milk. Ann grinned.


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dreaded spent meant helpededged ended tricked restedclass fluff fuzz snackbreadbox bedspread dodgeball

kickballThe six kids in the class got a pet rabbit.The bobcat jumped ahead of the cat.

Fix a TruckA red truck had a flat. It was stuck. Can the men fix it? The men

pumped a jack. The truck did not budge!

The men grabbed bedspreads. The men lifted a big box. The men set it down. Did it help? It did not! The men grabbed bedspreads. The truck did not budge!

Next the men lifted six bells. The men dumped six bells. The truck still did not budge. A big man picked up a red pen. The truck budged! The men fixed the truck. The men set stuff back in the truck.

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shed shut shrug shrillmash smash lash slash

shacks shells ships shrubsbox fix mix waxI can get a cat.Jan has a rabbit and a fish.

Trish’s Ship

Trish fishes. Trish picks up shells. Can Trish spot a ship? Is it stashed in the shed? It is! A ship is stashed in the shed.

Trish has a plan. Trish gets Mom. Trish brushes sand off the ship. Trish calls the ship “The Shellfish.” Trish’s ship splashes in the sun.

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A FlashGramps shut his shrimp shop. The sun set. Gramps and Josh sat.

Josh held a shell. Josh spotted a flash. “What is the flash?” he asked. “It helps ships see big rocks,” said Gramps. “Then the ships will not crash,” Gramps added. “I am glad the flash helps,” said Josh.


call look was what big got to ask of as he his just down if its red help then six getImagine It! Unit 3 Lesson 2

thud thump thin thickmath path sixth tenthwith thread threat breaththis that then them

He ran on this path.I think that cabin is big.

Beth Gets a Snack

Beth is a thin bug. Can Beth have a snack? Is fabric a snack? Beth can get fabric. This is Seth. Seth gets a bath. Seth has a bedspread. That bedspread has thick threads. Beth is thrilled! Seth’s bedspread is a snack. Beth is not thin. Thick thread is in Beth!

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Thick Fog

There was thick fog. Beth had a big truck on a path. This truck had shrimp. Can Beth see in thick fog? Beth did not see Gramp’s Shrimp Shop. Then a flash hit the shop. Flash! Flash! Flash! On the fifth flash, Beth spotted it. Josh had flashed. “I helped that truck,” he said.


see the is up have I did in it a there canon am and had him said has at call look waswhat big got to ask of as he his just downif its red help then six get that thisImagine It! Unit 3 Lesson 3

chin chop chat checkrich much such benchitch pitch patch matchhopscotch mismatch chopsticks checkupChuck the chimp is big.Mitch can stitch a patch on his pants.

Mitch On A Ranch

This is Mitch. Mitch is on a ranch. Mitch helps Dad hitch up the truck. Mitch checks on the chicks. This chick just hatched. Dad’s truck is stuck in a ditch! Mitch fetches Patch. Patch catches on and helps. The truck is not in the ditch. Dad pats Patch. Mitch gets Patch a snack.

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Fletch ChompedCrunch! Crunch! Fletch chomped and chomped. Fletch munched

plastic latches. “Pass that batch of tasks,” he said. Fletch gulped down branches. Fletch had chopped-up rugs. Fletch brushed his chin. He munched his napkin! Fletch got up. Then he chomped down his bench! “That was the best snack,” said Fletch. “Let’s have lunch!”



torn fork horn dormnorth form cord storkor for ore moreshortstop popcorn platform sandstormI wish for more dogs.Tom is out of corn.

At A Port

A ship heads north to shore. A ship blasts it’s horn. It is in a port. This box is for a truck. This box is lifted out. The trucks head out to stores. This is a forklift. It gets more out of the ship. The ship sets back out. It heads for the next port.

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Chore SportsI did chores and had fun. I sorted socks as a sport. I sorted fast! I

picked corn as a sport. I picked corn fast! I fixed lunch as a sport. Can I get the forks fast? I can! I did more for Mom. I helped at the store. I finished the chores. I had fun!



catch match check inchshort shack shelf smashsixth batch thick thumpfor forget shore thorn

Beth can jump on the porch.Mitch had an itch on his leg.

Sports CampMitch is at sports camp. Mitch is not the best. Mitch sits on the

bench. Beth can run fast and catch. On the bench, Mitch claps for Beth.

Trish can bunt. A bunt is a short hit. On the bench, Mitch claps for Trish. Chad can pitch. He can pitch fast. Mitch stands and claps for Chad. Then Mitch gets to bat. Mitch picks a thin bat. Beth, Trish, and Chad sit on the bench. The pitch to Mitch is fast. Smash! Mitch hits it! Beth, Trish, and Chad stand and clap. Next, Mitch gets to pitch. Beth, Trish, and Chad clap. Mitch jumps for a catch! Beth, Trish, and Chad jump and clap. “It was fun on the bench,” said Mitch. “It is more fun to hit, pitch, and catch!”

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arm art ark parkcard bark star startbar jar scar sharpfarm charm market boxcarThe barn on the farm is for the pigs.The stars are little.

In a JarGramps sent a little card to Carl and Barb.Carl and Barb read the card:

Dig at a red mark in the garden.

Hugs,Gramps

Barb spotted a little red mark. Carl started to dig in dark mud. Carl dug a little more. Carl dug until he hit a jar. That little jar had sports cards.

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Clark’s HornClark is in a band. He has a horn. Clark’s band marches at parks.

Clark has his hat and dark scarf. Clark has marks on his arms. “I look sharp!” said Clark. Clark jumped in his car. He started to the park. Then he stopped. “I left the horn!” he grinned. “That is not smart!”


Imagine It! Unit 3 Lesson 7lamb lamp limb

limpthumb thumbs crumb crumbsslump thump shrimp plumpmash mush much

champWas the lamb small or big?The thumb is numb.

A Lamb on a Limb

Is that Sam’s stuffed lamb? Let’s get Sam’s lamb off the limb? Can a thumb get Sam’s lamb off the limb? Can crumbs get Sam’s lamb off the limb?

Thumbs and crumbs did not get Sam’s lamb. Sam’s lamb is still on a limb. Dad can get Sam’s lamb off the limb!

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A Numb ThumbClick! Click! Click! Kim’s thumb clicked. Kim’s thumb felt numb.

Click! Click! Click! Kim’s thumb clicked and clicked. Kim’s limb felt numb. Click! Click! Click! Kim’s thumb clicked a little more. Kim’s head felt numb! “This is dumb!” said Kim. Kim jumped up. Kim ran out. “I am glad. I am not numb!”


Imagine It! Unit 3 Lesson 8win with wet webwhen whack whip whichswim swift switch swellwished webbed windmill sandwichWhen will Dad see us swim?Will went to the well.

Wes Gets WetGwen scrubs Dad’s truck. Wes trots to help. Gwen tells Wes to sit next to the

wall. Will Wes get wet there? Gwen waxes the truck. Wes sits and twitches. Wes sits and sits. The wind grabs a twig. Wes jumps and runs. Wes is swift! The twig went. Wes is wet, and Gwen is wet!

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The WhizThis is the Whiz. When the Whiz starts, it chugs up and up. When it is at the

top, the Whiz stops. Wham! The Whiz whips left. Wham! The Whiz whips back. The

Whiz whips up a big hill. Then it whips past a bridge. Wham! When the Whiz stops, it stops fast.

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Wes Wags

The kids and Wags ran. “I win!” said Will. Wet drops fell. Will and Jan went in. “I wish I ran fast,” said Jan. “I am glad I am not wet!” Jan said, “I left Wags!” Jan rushed out. Wags was back. “I got wet,” said Jan. Wags jumped on Will. “And I got wet,” grinned Will.


Whip the Cat

Gwen and Nick looked for Whip the cat. “Which cat is Whip?” asked Nick. “Whip is a tan cat. He has black spots,” said Gwen. “He is called Whip? That is odd,” said Nick. “When Whip gets a whiff of snacks, he runs fast.” “It is not a whim. Whip runs fast for his snacks.”


Imagine It! Unit 3 Lesson 9her sir fur firbird herd turn shirtunder sister winter

summerbirdbath thunderstorm buttercup peppermintIs that girl her sister?Her sister had a jacket with fur.

Bird ShirtsThe girls had gifts for Amber. Her first gift was a shirt. The shirt had a bird on it.

Amber’s next gift was a shirt. It had a bigger bird on it! Amber’s third gift was a skirt. Amber’s last gift was a shirt. Was there a bird on it? As a matter of fact, there was!

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A Blur with Fur

A blur with fur crossed the carpet. A blur with fur ran and crossed the curb. A blur with fur ran so fast, it turned a corner and left tracks in the grass. The blur with fur dashed and crashed. It curled and twirled.

“What is that blur with fur?” asked Arthur. It is Burt. The blur with fur is Burt. Core book 48

Bert’s Shirt

Bert wore a fresh shirt. Will Bert get dirt on it? Bert did a lot. First, Bert stirred eggs. Next, Bert helped a girl. Bert helped her spread jam. Third, Bert filled small cups. Last, Bert cut bread. Did Bert get dirt on his shirt? Bert’s shirt did get dirt. It got lots of spots!


Curt the Surfer

This is Curt. Curt is at the hamburger stand. This is Erma. Erma can surf. Erma tells Curt, “I am the best surfer.” “Call the surf ‘Curt’s turf,’” blurts Curt. Curt can surf. Curt is a blur as he spins and turns. Erma tells Curt, “The surf is Curt’s turf.” “A hamburger is not Curt’s turf!” adds Erma.



crumb bird churn cardlimb art thirst wigtall taller tallestthumbprint herself backward

whisperJennifer helped Bert stir the batter.Kirk is smaller than Jan.

Burns Farm

There is a big picnic at Burns Farm. When will the picnic start? Cars start to park at ten. Burns Farm has a barn. Twin girls enter the barn. At first, the barn is dark. It is hard to see. The girls walk on dirt. Which chick just hatched?

There is a cart on the farm. Kids will get a turn on it. The cart passes a big herd. The cart passes under a limb. Then it passes a windmill.

The farm has tents and stands. Stands sell jars of jam. Stands sell farm shirts and hats. In tents, kids get dinner. Kids have hamburgers and corn. Kids pet lambs. Kids can help lambs have a snack. The farm picnic has to end. Kids wish it did not. The cars have left. The sun sets on Burns Farm.

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the a ahead apartmother brother bottom cottonpanda pedal second carrothappen comma other anotherAlisha has a melon and an egg.They gallop to the second farm.

Children Get a Rabbit

Dad and the children plan a trip. They will travel in a truck. They see an animal with a banana. They see big pandas. They pet a soft rabbit. “Dad, can I adopt him?” asks Ellen. Dad and Ellen get melon. The

rabbit has a carrot. The children travel back with Dad. They had a fun trip!

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The Animal in the Closet“Mom! A big animal is in the hall closet!” “It has ribbons of metal on

its head.” “Did it dig a path to the hall closet?” “Will it get out if it has a melon or banana snack?” “Can I get that animal out of the closet?” “Is Anna the animal? It is the Anna! Get to bed, Anna.”



front signal metal tonsilattack fossil mammal kenneladmiral animal banana anotherlessen lesson melon turbanThe animal is a panda.Trisha had a metal box.

Pump and Pedal

Pump fast at the signal, Pat. Pedal to get ahead. A big hill is not a problem. Just pump and pedal. Pump past a garden. Pedal next to the dog kennel. Pedal under the metal bridge. Pump fast in the tunnel. Pump in Fossil Park. Pedal! Pedal! Pedal! Pump to a fast finish. Win a medal, Pat!

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Animal PrintsI track animals until dark. Randal helps. I look for animal prints.

Prints led us to a tunnel. Prints helped us track mammals. I tracked a camel! I see an odd print. What animal left it? Is it s fossil? This animal is different. It looks as if it had on a sandal. This is a sandal print. It is Randal’s sandal!


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bank bring sank sangring rink wink wingthin thing think drinksting string storm strongHank is in the garden, but is Jack there?Do the singers sing at the park?

Big Bing

It is spring. But Big Bing is still resting. Bing must get up. Will a long ring get Bing up? A long ring will not do it. A song will do it. Singing will not get Bing up. Will banging do it? Banging will not do it. Hitting a big gong will. Hitting a big gong did it. Big Bing is up!

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In the Tank

Big Bing sits on the tank. See the pink spot? I can hit the pink spot. I can dunk Big Bing. Big Bing winks. He thinks I can’t dunk him.

Plunk! I hit the pink spot. Splash! He is in the tank. I did dunk Big Bing! He sinks fast. But he pops up fast. I think I better run.

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Ding Dong

Ding dong! Ding dong! “Is that the bell?” asked Nick. “Let’s swing on the swing set,” said Helen. “Can I bring King?” asked Nick. “He can fetch sticks.” “Let’s fling a stick,” said Nick. “King will bring it back.” “Fetch that thing!” said Helen. “Fetch the stick, King!” said Nick. “Mom is ringing the dinner bell. I better get back,” said Nick.



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Quick QuinQuin sat on her porch. She rested on a quilt. Quin was hot on her porch.

She squirted lemon in her drink. Max was squirming on Quin. “Quit squirming, Max,” she said. Max did not quit squirming. He hit her drink. Quin was quick. She got her glass. Did the liquid get on the quilt? Not a drop got on the quilt!

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It Will Not Quit

Jill and Jess sat. Jill had a quilt on her lap. “Summer has ended,” said Jess. A quick squirrel grabbed a nut. “A squirrel’s job is to gather nuts. Squirrels will

not quit.” Said Jill. Bugs buzzed past. “Quit bugging us!” Jill said. Jill ducked under her quilt. Jess grinned. “A bug’s job is to bug!” said Jess. “It will not quit.”


Hank’s Banks

Finn Radcliff held up a pink bank. “Hank Franklin collects banks.” “This is Hank and his banks. Hank has skunk and chipmunk banks.” “Hank has banks that honk and wink. This bank can blink!” “Hank has trunks filled with banks. Is Hank rich?” Did Hank fill his banks with cash? Hank did not.” “Instead, Hank spent his cash to get banks!”



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King Frank

King Frank rested. He rested in the garden. Sir Quint hushed the men. “King Frank must rest.” Sir Quint hushed the kids. “King Frank is resting.”

Then a problem happened. Bang! Bang! Bang! Clank! “What is that banging and clanking?” Sir Quint said, “That must stop this second!”

Bang! Bang! Bang! Clank! Sir Quint ran to the men. “Quit banging!” said Sir Quint. But the men did not bang. Bang! Bang! Bang! Clank! Sir Quint ran to the kids. “Quit clanking!” said Sir Quint. But the kids did not clank.

Sir Quint did a bit of quick thinking. Sir Quint ran to the garden. Bang! Bang! Bang! Clank! King Frank had a ball. Bang! Bang! Bang! King Frank had a long shot! Clank! He missed his shot. Sir Quint grinned. King Frank was not resting.

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Beth’s Yak

Beth had a big yak. Beth kept her yak with her. Beth kept her yak on her bed. Beth kept her yak in her yard. Beth fed her yak yams. Yum! The yak did not have grass. Yuck! Beth has a yarn craft for her yak. Beth sings to her yak. Beth will not yell at her yak. Is Beth’s yak the best? Beth thinks, “Yes!”

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Adopt a YakPals went to Canyon Animal Park. “Let’s adopt a yak!” yelled

Yasmin. “Can kids adopt an animal?” asked Tim. “Yes,” Yasmin said. “It costs a lot,” said Liz. “Let’s sell things,” said Yasmin. The kids sold things for cash. Stuff filled Yasmin’s yard! The yard has lots of things. “Help us adopt a yak!” yelled Tim. Did the pals get the cash? Yes, they did!



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Twinkle, Twinkle

Mom sang, “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.” The yard was dark. Stars did twinkle far up.

Ann spotted a twinkle. This was not far up! What a puzzle! “Look, a little star! yelled Ann. “It’s in the middle of the yard!” “That is a bug,” Tom chuckled. “I can catch it in a bottle.” “Let’s not catch it,” said Ann. “Let it sparkle in the yard.” And it did.

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Purple

I have lots of purple things. Look at this purple shirt. Look in this purple dresser. I have purple hats, pants, and sandals. I pump purple pedals. I have purple paddles. The kitchen has purple bottles. This kettle is purple metal. The garden is filled with purple petals. A purple pot sits in the middle. But I have a little problem. I am a little sick of purple!


Imagine It! Unit 4 Lesson 3plan plane can caneable table maple labeltape skate same

whalecake plate apron fableThe table is made of maple.Dale got skates and games at the yard sale.

April’s Bake ShopDown the block is a shop. It’s April’s Bake Shop. April bakes bread. She

sets it on a plate. She takes her plate out. She sets it on a table. April makes a

paper label. She prints “Bread for Sale.” There is her table. There is her plate. What happened to her bread?

Birds sit on top of her shop. Birds ate her bread!Core Book 59

Jake’s Papers As Jake ate, the table started shaking! What was rumbling in the lane? Jake gazed past the drapes. Jake spotted flames! Jake grabbed a stack of papers. He ran in the yard. A strong man was at the gate. “This

is more waste,” called Jake. Jake gave his papers to the man. “Thanks, Jake,” said the man. The man waved. “It is getting late, Jake!”

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stable staple cavemistake

cradle candle handle puzzle

mad made pat plate

handshake cupcake paperbackdressmaker

Kate and Jane ate pancakes and bacon.

April baked a cake with Grant.

Seven Pals

Six pals met at ten. All were best pals. “A big van!” said Val. All six pals spotted it. Men were walking on the van’s ramp. “Let’s visit that van,” said Vick. A kid was at the van. The pals had never met him. “I am Kevin,” he said. All six pals talked. Kevin talked. At ten, there were six best pals. At eleven, there were seven!

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The Park VetThe kids adopted the yak. “What happens next?” asked Gavin. “Several

things,” said Val. “Jump in his van.” The kids visited the park vet. “I will tell what cash helps us do.” The vet finished telling the kids. “Thanks for helping,” she said. Val had a gift for the kids. The kids got park vests! Yasmin patted the yak. “I will visit whenever I can,” she said.


Imagine It! Unit 4 Lesson 5cap cape van vasequack quake yell yarncradle stable simple dimplebarnyard yardstick nametag

nevermoreSteven and Beth have backpacks.Vic sits in the shade in the yard.

TabDid the back gate shut? Jane looked at the handle. The gate did not shut.

Jane’s kitten, Tab, left the yard. Did Tab run fast? Yes, quick Tab ran down Apple Lane. Jane had to chase her kitten. “Stop, Tab!” she yelled.

Kate set down her bottles. “I will help,” she said. Tab ran past men with rakes. The men helped and yelled, “Stop, Tab!”

Jason had seven bundles of paper. “I can help!” he yelled. Little Tab ran and ran. This game of chase was fun. Val was in her van. “I will help,” she yelled. “Stop, Tab!” Kate and Jason yelled and helped. Val and the men yelled

and helped. Tab made a quick turn. Jane did not see her. “This is a puzzle,” said Jane. “I cannot see Tab.”

Barb spotted the chase a little later. She chuckled and checked on Tab. “Tab is back,” said Barb. “Tab is safe under the table.”

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A MessThe park is a mess! It is time to pick up. What kind of trash did we find?

Well, we see a bike tire! This wide bag is mine. I filled it with paper. This is a smashed kite. This is a plastic pipe. We picked up a lot. We made a big junk pile. We can ride bikes in the park. Hikers can walk on a path.

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wide time fiveshine

rip ripe slim slimesilent pilot spider finishMike Ida Inez IrisThey ran to the finish line.The wild tiger is big.

Nine Little FlagsFive kids got a surprise. Little flags were in a yard! “Nine little flags!”

smiled Iris. “Will squirrels on bikes zigzag past?”Big Mike smiled. “I will dig a wide ditch.” “I must not hit pipes and wires

in the yard.” “This is a map of pipes and wires. Flags help us miss wires and pipes.”

“And squirrels can’t ride bikes. They ride on skates!” kidded Mike.Practice Book 52

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ice mice nice twiceace face race placesent cent sell cellcenter cinders circus circleWe will make a cake with Cedric.Will you take the ashes and cinders to the dump?

Grace and VinceGrace shopped at Civic Center Mall. Her cell rang. Vince called. “Do you

have a pencil?” Vince asked. Grace smiled. “I do.” “Can you make a shopping list? Ice, rice, spice?” asked Vince. “And citrus drinks and cider?” Vince added. “Can you get them all?” “I can’t,” Grace grinned. “You do not have cash?” asked Vince. Grace’s pencil fell. “I do not have the hands!”

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you


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wagebadge badger fudge judgeget gift giggle giantI like the magic tricks.We will go see the gentle giraffes.

Ginger and Gem

Ginger and Gem like this ride. It is called Space Danger. Ginger and Gem go up the giant ride. This stage of the ride is gentle. Then Ginger and Gem stop. This is the second stage. The last stage is a large drop. Ginger and Gem fall! Go! Go! Go! They like this part best! Ginger and Gem like Space Danger. They will go back.

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Riding in Gem Park

Gem Park is a large park. It has a nice bike path. The path is flat at first. And it is cement. The cement path lasts a mile. It runs past Pine River. After the bridge, the path changes. It is not as flat. The path is uphill. And it is gravel and cinders. The hill is gentle at first. The ride is not bad. Then the ride is hard. Tires slip on the cinders. If riders get tired, they rest. They do not have to race.

The path is on a giant cliff. A fence makes it safe. At the hilltop, it’s quiet. You see much in the distance. At the top, the path turns. It starts down the hill. Riders check bike brakes. They will glide down fast. The path twists and turns. It passes the concert shell. The path ends at the giant rock. What a fun and wild ride!

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programBlake rolled over the rope.Flo broke the zipper on her jacket.

Frozen

Chad felt sad and alone. He wished winter was over. Did Mom go out? Did Mom have a hose? Chad looked in his yard. A big spot was open. Mom filled the open spot. It froze hard. It froze so fast! The entire yard had frozen. Mom had made an ice rink! Mom and Chad skated in the yard. “I hope winter lasts!” said Chad.

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SmokeMatt’s nose told him of a problem. He smelled smoke. It was close. Matt

looked down the block. Smoke rose over Mr. Jones’s home. Matt made a quick call. He hoped for fast help. Go! Go! Sirens blared, and trucks arrived. Hoses filled the block.

In a short time, the problem was over. “Thanks, Matt,” said Mr. Jones. “It was not a problem,” said Matt. “Thank this nose!”



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At the Fitness Center

Grace visited the fitness center. First, Grace exercised. Then Grace raced in circles. That was fun! Next Grace swam and swam. Grace swam fast. Then Grace did tricks on bars. It was similar to a circus act! Grace ended her visit at dance class.

Then she made a call on her cell. Grace asked her mom for a ride. “I am tired and cannot walk!” she said.



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cub cube cut cutebrush broke bunch buglemusic menu humid pupilVann drove them to the amusement park.Uncle Buck has a mule on his ranch.

Muse the MuleMuse is a cute mule. Muse had a forest home. Muse liked the forest. But

Muse liked music the most. Hugo cut branches and traded them. Muse had to lug the branches on his back. Muse did not like branches on his back. Muse did not budge. At last, Hugo played music for Muse. Muse did not like big branches on his back. But Muse liked Hugo’s music.

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Music Help

“Smoke harmed things,” whispered Mom. “The Joneses can use a little help.” That made Matt think. Dad gave music lessons. Dad and his pupils had a band. They made music for fun. “Dad’s band can make music,” said Matt. “We can collect cash to help the Joneses!” Dad’s band had a concert. Matt sang a cute song. The concert was a huge success. “Thanks, Matt!” said Mr. Jones.



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A Change

The gingerbread man is on this page. He yells, “Catch up if you can!” On stage, I am the gingerbread man. I am larger. On the page, the gingerbread man runs past animals. A fox tricks the gingerbread man. It can catch the gentle gingerbread man. On stage, we change that. I see the danger of the fox. The gingerbread man runs and runs. I am glad.



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titlecircle fence badger gentlehope cargo misused

unusedGrant ate a huge sandwich.The giraffe has a long neck.

A Better MuleThis is Doctor Hugo. And this is Rose, a pupil. They make robots. They

made a robot mule. What for?

A live mule is cute. Will it do what humans tell it? “Go!” Nope! A live mule will not go! It is stubborn.

This is Doctor Hugo’s mule. It is not cute. Is this robot mule stubborn? Will it do what humans tell it? We will have a test. Rose will talk to the robot mule. “Go! Go!” There is a problem. The mule will not go.

Doctor Hugo is checking the fuel. Is fuel the problem? Fuel is not the problem. Is it a fuse? Rose opens the unit. A fuse is not the problem. Is this robot unit broken? Doctor Hugo and Rose check it. The robot unit is not broken.

What is the problem? Doctor Hugo will tell us. “A live mule is stubborn.” “A robot mule is also stubborn.”

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elevenEve Steve Pete petIs she related to Beth or Gene?Steve is sick with a fever and a cold.

A ZebraWe made a recent visit to a ranch. We visited these horses. These horses

have a big secret. A zebra runs with them. But which is the zebra? These horses will not tell.

We looked and looked all over. But we did not even get a hint. So has the zebra left? Or is he just well hidden? For the time being, we cannot tell. Can you spot a zebra?

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athleterecite female decode returnPete likes to swing on the trapeze.A cute kitten hid behind the shrub.

Pete’s PicnicThe weather was nice. “We can go on a picnic,” Mom told Pete. Pete

made picnic sandwiches. “I have a big sandwich,” he said. Mom’s sandwich was small. “I’ll make these equal,” said Pete. Pete spent lots of time on the sandwiches. At last, they were even. “I have a secret,” said Mom. “The weather has turned wet.” “Still we will have a picnic,” she said. They did. It was the best picnic!


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meet meat see seaclean neat tree threeeat leaf sleep streetsbead bread treat threadDean, did you use two clean sheets to make the bed?Did you feel the cold breeze at the beach?

Summer HeatIt will be a hot two weeks. Jean and Dean feel the heat. “Time for the

beach you two?” asks Mom. “Yes!” yell Jean and Dean. Cars fill the streets. They drive east to the beach. Jean and Dean reach the beach. The two kids see and smell the sea. Jean sticks her two feet in the sea. Dean feels the sea breeze. “Mom, the beach is neat,” Jean calls. “I agree,” adds Dean.

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seashoreThe seal eats two fish.Eve will make green beans or rice.

Jean LeeI am Jean Lee, a weather person. I am on the screen. Is the wind heading

east or west? Will we feel hot or cold? I tell these things. If the weather is nice, I am glad. In nice weather, each fan seems upbeat. Fans wave on the street. In bad weather, fans disappear. If I see them, they seem mad. Please remember, I just tell the weather. I do not make it!


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we weep free feel

sweet green sheep deeplean heap meet

meatfeast least bread threadPlease take the bread with peach jam.We will be cheering for the green team.

Green River

These kids will take a trip. It will be down Green River. Lee leads rafting trips. She has a team. Her team keeps kids safe. Each kid needs a life jacket. Kids even need helmets. The kids and team have three rafts. The kids sit on raft seats.

At first, the trip is not fast. Kids see fish in the clean river. Kids paddle past big rocks and green trees. The sun shines on Green River. Lee looks up. She spots an eagle. The kids see it.

Then the river is between steep cliffs. The rafts go faster. The kids paddle hard and deep. The river splashes faces. The rafts leap up and down. Kids smile. Kids scream. The rafts go faster. Green River has little, white bubbles. Rocks seem to pop up! The rafts speed past them.

At last, the river is not so fast. Each kid takes a deep breath. The trip is over. But it was so exciting!

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baby babies lady ladiesshady tiny pony

speedyheavy steady ready leafyThe lazy little puppy sleeps every morning.Did you see the tiny bunnies run across the street?

A Party for PuppiesNellie and Billy have fun parties. They invite Nellie’s babies and teddies.

Nellie gets a table. Billy sets the table. Every puppy helps. Nellie makes funny party hats. Billy tapes ribbons on every hat.

Nellie has garden treats. Billy places a treat on every plate. Every puppy helps. Nellie gets more yummy treats. “No more help, please!” yells Nellie. The party is over. Happy puppies help clean up. “Thanks for the help,” Billy mutters.

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happy sleepy party cityrelief chief shield

achievebunnies ponies jellies penniescornfield copycat babysitter ladybugThey ran in the muddy field.The three ponies were tiny.

Hot or ColdIt is hot or cold? Numbers on the thermometer tell you. Is it ten on the

thermometer? It is cold. You may need heavy clothing! Is it thirty? You can sled down frosty hills. Is it fifty-five? It is fine weather for sports. You can run on green fields. Is it seventy-five? Lots of kids believe that’s perfect weather. Is it ninety-six? It is really hot! Relax at a fan or swim.


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icy spicy fancy Nancylace lacy trace Tracycent sent cider citypencil Marcy Quincy StacyMacy wore her lacy dress to the dance.Could you taste the spicy beans?

A Fancy JacketNancy’s fancy jacket was thin. She could feel the winter chill. Nancy

wished she could run. But the sidewalk was icy. She could fall.

Mom looked at Nancy. She could tell Nancy was freezing. Mom hugged Nancy. “That fancy jacket is thin,” Mom said. Nancy’s teeth chattered. “Yes, it is lacy,” said Nancy. “It isn’t for winter.”

Mom made hot, spicy tea. “I feel better,” said Nancy. “Hot, spicy tea is for winter.”

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Tracy, Stacy, Marcy, and TommyTommy had three sisters- Tracy, Stacy, and Marcy. They liked winter. “I

like to skate on ponds,” said Tracy. “I can do fancy tricks.” Stacy liked to study flakes. “Each flake looks lacy,” She said. “I like icy hills,” said Marcy. She raced down. “I do not like winter,” said Tommy. “I will just make hot, spicy cider.” “This cider is tasty,” said his sisters. They were glad Tommy did not like winter.



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castThe boy traced his hand on the paper.Sally had braces on some of the teeth.

Skating

Some boys and girls skate on ice. Some boys and girls skate on cement. This girl takes lessons at City Center. She skates in fancy circles. This boy also ice skates. He is fast, but not fancy. Since this boy was three, he has skated. He skates on cement. This girl races on skates. At some places, she races on ice. At some places, she races on cement. All these kids can skate. Have you had a chance to skate?

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Salt on Ice

In winter, streets and walks can be icy. Cars and walkers slip and slide. Salt can help get rid of ice. Salt makes ice less cold, so it melts. Have you seen trucks spread salt? They make city streets safer. At home, toss salt on ice. Do not us a salt shaker! In winter, grocery stores sell bags of salt. This salt is for melting ice. Spread salt on porches and cement sidewalks. Do not slip as you spread it!



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Marcy and Sally

Marcy’s home was next to Sally’s. Sally was Marcy’s best pal. But Sally had to go. Her mom got a job in a big city.

There was going to be a block party. It was for Sally and her mom and dad. Marcy was sad. She was going to miss Sally. Kids planned to have gifts for Sally. Some kids shopped for gifts. Some kids made gifts.

At first, Marcy did not have a gift. She could not shop for a gift. Marcy had just ten pennies. What could Marcy make for Sally? Marcy had to think. What did Sally like? Marcy looked at Sally. It helped Marcy think.

Sally liked music. She could sing. Sally could dance. Marcy looked at Sally some more. Sally could skate fast. She could skate in circles. And Sally liked trucks! She liked cement trucks. Sally liked big vans. Sally also liked the circus. Here, Sally was at the circus and smiling.

These ideas helped Marcy plan a gift. Then, Marcy made a gift. Sally opened a fancy box. Sally liked her gift. She hugged Marcy.

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pail pale sail saleraindrop haystack paintbrush railwayJay checks the mail every day.May can tell us the way to the railway.

A Gray, Rainy Day “Will you play for us?” asked Kay. “I will play on a gray, rainy day,” said Jay. Kay

liked to hear Jay play. Kay had a way to make Jay play.

Kay made a gray painting. Then Kay fixed the hose to spray. Kay set up the gray painting. The hose sprayed. Kay went back to find Jay. “It is gray and rainy!” said Kay. “I will play,” said Jay. “I like to play when it is rainy and gray.”

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Spain Sunday May ThursdayDale will paint on a gray, rainy day.We play the game daily.

Jay Stays on the JobEvery day, Jay brings mail. Jay brings mail, rain or shine. On hot days, you may

stay in shade. Jay walks in the hot sun’s rays. On gray, rainy days, Jay still brings mail. Wet weather will not make him stay in. On cold, cold days, you play inside. Yet Jay remains on the job. “I am paid to bring mail,” explains Jay. “Weather will not get in my way.” Did you get mail? If you see Jay, say “Thanks!”


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might tight light frightfrighten frightening lightening lightlydry dried fry friestightrope firefly nighttime

highwayThe light in my home shines brightly.

Ty said, “I don’t want to sleep too late.”

The Opossum at NightOpossums do not like the light. Daytime is bright. An opossum sees better at

night. When it is night, an opossum wakes. She hunts for insects to feed her babies.

A dog frightens the opossum. The opossum freezes. She stays still and plays dead. Night is over. It begins to get light. The opossum returns to her tree.

Her babies wait for her. It is time for sleep. The opossum stays with her babies. They might play later at night.

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City Lights at NightDad, Mom, and I sail on nice nights. We sail on the lake this Friday night.

We start right by the bright lights. A slight wind takes us out. We sigh when we see the city. The lights sparkle at night. High up we see a plane in flight. Its red lights blink. The bright city lights glitter on a clear night. They make a nice sight. We like to sail at night. We might sail next Friday night.


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why by windy trickyhigh sigh bright mightyflies replies myself dryingJuly Wyoming Tyler BryanWe will try to see the bright lights.Mom might bake a pie for a snack.

Why, Bly?Bly likes her head in dry sand. Her pals don’t understand why. “Why not lie in

the sun?” asks Snake. “I get too hot in the sun,” Bly replies. “Why not climb trees?” asks Chimp. “I can’t climb trees,” Bly replies. “Why not fly in the sky?” asks Eagle. “I can’t fly. I am too big.” Replies Bly. “Is Bly too shy?” asks a child. “I am not too shy,” Bly replies. “My head feels better in sand,” explains Bly.

Core Book 77

Trying WeatherThursday was hot and dry. Bright sun filled the sky. “I will dress in my shorts,”

said Stella. Then the day turned rainy and chilly. “I am wet and cold!” Stella cried. “Why did I dress this way?” Friday was dry too. But Stella did not try on shorts. “I have on my rain jacket and sweater. And I will tie on my hat.” Friday stayed dry, but Stella did not. “I am wet with sweat,” she cried.


every could boy some going here day way sleep don’t my too


deny Steve cheering eachparty brief Stacy storysigh sight decide repliedgain spray plain

yesterdayPete came with me to eat french fries, hamburgers, and lime pie.Ray eats his meals in the high chair to the right of the table.

Wait for Me

“Wait for me,” called Ray. But the kids were way ahead. It was like this every day. Ray kept trying. But he could not keep up. This time, the kids stopped on the corner. But they came right back.

The kids passed Ray. Ray turned his bike. “Wait for me,” he called. Why was Ray always far back? His bike still had training wheels.

That night, Ray was sad. “Why do you feel bad?” Dad asked. “I cannot ride fast,” said Ray. “My bike still has training wheels.” “We can fix that,” said Dad.

The next day, Dad called Ray. “Go to the driveway,” said Dad. Ray spotted his bike in the bright sun. It did not have training wheels! Ray was glad. But he was a little afraid. He might need training wheels.

“Try riding this way,” said Dad. Dad held the bike as Ray pedaled. Dad ran next to him. Ray pedaled fast. Dad let the bike go. Could Ray tell? Ray was riding alone. “I am flying, Dad!” he yelled.

That day, the kids raced. Ray stayed with them. It was a tie!Core Book 78

could boy some going here day way sleep don’t my too came me rightImagine It! Unit 6 Lesson 1

goat soak coatcoal

snow blow flowgrow

soap toad coastroad

follow elbow shadow window

Joan and mom placed their yellow coats in the boat.There is no snow on the trees.

Crow and GoatCrow and Goat went to their boat. Crow and Goat hoped to see their pal Toad.

“Let’s go fast, not slow!” said Goat. “We will go fast in this boat!” boasted Crow. “Let the wind blow!” bellowed Goat. “Here we go!” yelled Crow.

But the wind did not blow, and their boat did not go. Their boat did not go fast or slow. “This boat only floats,” mumbled Crow. Goat groaned. “The boat has no sail!” yelled Toad. “I think we must row,” moaned Goat.

Core Book 79

big got to ask of as he his just down if its red help then six get that this for out jump little went will when girl her with an they do but she yes all were ride walk we well make you go like after over them or two be green take every could boy some going here day way sleep don’t my too came me right no theirImagine It! Unit 6 Lesson 2

blown croak globe gotow soap snow

crowbowling rowing throwing mowingrainbow oatmeal sailboat snowflakeWas there snow on the roads?Joan ate oatmeal and toast for brunch.

To the North PoleLong ago, explorers had a goal. Explorers hoped to find the North Pole. In 1908,

a boat reached a frozen coast. It sat in ice and snow. Brave explorers left the boat. They traveled in blowing snow. Men in heavy coast drove sleds. The sleds were loaded with supplies. Supplies did grow low. There were no roads to follow. No arrows showed the way. Some men turned back. Some men kept going. These brave explorers reached the goal. They did find the North Pole!


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few cue huevalue argue rescuemew fewer continuecube pupil menuThe ladies argued over the hue of green paint.The barbecue smelled yummy!

Rescue that Cat!

A cat mews in a tree. Will you rescue that cat? The cat continues to mew. I will rescue the cat. You will rescue the cat? No, I will rescue the cat. Few like the cat as much as I do.

Let’s not argue. We all value the cat. You can rescue the cat. Yes, let’s not argue. Few value the cat like you. You can rescue the cat. Do not argue. We all value the cat. She will rescue the cat. The cat mews.

Core Book 80

am and had him said has at call look was what big help then six get that this for out jump little went will when girl her with an they do but she yes all were ride walk we well make you go like after over them or two be green take every could boy some going here day way sleep don’t my too came me right no theirImagine It! Unit 6 Lesson 4

hue mew valuefew fewer fewestargued continued rescuedbugle porcupine unitThe baby porcupine is cute but not cuddly.Ron used markers in different hues.

Eva to the RescueA helicopter was loaded with fuel. Eva, the pilot, got a call. Kittens were stuck

in a river. “We will go quickly!” she said. Can Eva rescue them? Eva followed the river. She continued to look. Did she see the kittens? Yes! Eva started the rescue. She lowered the helicopter. Then, Dan helped Trisha get down. Trisha was next to

the kittens. Six kittens mewed sadly. Trisha set them in a basket. Six kittens were safe! They were lucky. Few kittens get rescued this way.

Practice Book 66

see the is up have I did in it a there canon am and had him said has at call look wasif its red help then six get that this for outjump little went will when girl her with an theydo but she yes all were ride walk we well makeevery could boy some going here day way sleep don’tmy too came me right no theirImagine It! Unit 6 Lesson 5

toaster approach mower bowlercoach glow groan grownhue value few mewtowboat meatloaf snowboard slowpokeJo and Kate gave a few puppies away.Bill’s boat is floating to the coast.

Eat at Joan’sMy name is Joan. I own this shop. The shop is on the coast. My shop is a drive-

in. Cars drive in and out. Drivers get a meal at a value price. I make a few yummy dishes. I make my own veggie roast. I make my own meatloaf.

The sun went down slowly. I looked at the sea. A lone boat sailed on the waves. A gentle wind was blowing. The sailboat was not far away. Lots of boats have passed this way. But few have stopped. Why did this boat sail closer? But I could not look.

Lots of cars were in line. They filled the road. I had to stay at the window. I had to hand out dinners. I had to do it fast.

Still I could see the boat. It was sailing to the coast. Then it stopped. A rowboat left the boat. Men rowed it to the coast. The men talked to me. “We need fuel,” they said.

I was confused. Sailboats do not need fuel. Wind makes sailboats go. But then I got it. Fuel meant stuff to eat. The men were hungry! “Boat or not,” I said. “You must wait in line.” And they did.

Core Book 81

day way sleep don’t away too came me right no their Imagine It! Unit 6 Lesson 6

food moo spoon noonroom troop hoop

toosoon moon noodles

roostercartoon balloon shampoo cocoonSam and Mark saw the droopy mouse drooling.We met in the room at noon to eat food.

A Cool Balloon

At first, the balloon just drooped. But it pumped up fast. Soon it was filled and ready. Riders climbed in the basket. A man set the balloon loose. The balloon floated higher and higher. It passed over roofs. “Cool!” said a rider.

The ride was smooth. The balloon drifted for miles. Riders could see for miles, too. The riders spotted a goose flying below. They could see a jet zoom high over them. A first grader looked at the balloon. It looked like a floating apple. “Cool,” she said.

Core Book 82

see the is up have I did in it a there canon am and had him said has at call look waswhat big got to ask of as he his just downif its red help then six get that this for outyou go like after over them or two be green takeevery could boy some going here day way sleep don’tmy too came me right no their away sawImagine It! Unit 6 Lesson 7

snoop loop droop scoopstool tool boom broombamboo goofy troop baboonmoonlight bedroom teaspoon

afternoonWhen we feel hot, we play in the cool pool.Dad placed the tool on the stool.

Garden ToolsMom sat on a stool. Emily held Mom’s garden tools. “Tender shoots need room

to grow. When roots get strong, the plants will bloom,” Mom explained. Mom said, “These smooth starts look droopy. Spray them to perk them up.” Amy zoomed past with an airplane. She made it swoop and loop the loop. Mom said, “It is noon. We will go in soon.” Amy’s mood turned gloomy. “What happened, Emily?” asked Mom. “Amy looked droopy, so I tried to perk her up,” said Emily.

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blue clue tuna flutrue untrue truly truthnumeral tuba duty

rubyPeru Aruba TuesdayStu got glue on his blue shirt.Did the baby get one big tooth?

A True BirdSue spotted a bird. What kind was it? She did not have one clue. The bird had

one blue wing. It had one ruby red wing. Birds don’t have wings like that! And birds fly. This one just jumped a bit. “Is this a true bird?” asked Sue.

Sue spotted Ruth in the yard. Ruth had a stick. Ruth had glued a paper bird on the stick. It was not a true bird. “I see the truth!” yelled Sue. “It’s hard to fool you, Sue.” Ruth said.

Core Book 83

see the is up have I did in it a there canon am and had him said has at call look wasjump little went will when girl her with an theydo but she yes all were ride walk we well makeyou go like after over them or two be green takeevery could boy some going here day way sleep don’tmy too came me right no their away saw blue oneImagine It! Unit 6 Lesson 9

zoo zoom iglooclue pursue truesuperstar rubies truthfuldue judo moodRich likes the bluebird that sits on the window.We sat in the booth and ate tuna sandwiches.

Sue, Rudy, and the TruthSue’s pals were on trips. They sent her postcards. Sue stuck them on her

fridge. Rudy send a blue postcard. Rudy printed in small letters. Sue could not read his card. Sue could read “tuna.” What more did Rudy print? Sue did not have a clue! Was Rudy on a ship? Did he catch a tuna fish? Was that true? Sue used a magnifying glass. It gave her clues. She saw what Rudy printed. Rudy was not fishing. He did eat tuna sandwiches. That was the truth!


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stool tooth flu superglue truth rubles dutiesbluebird bluefish supermarket blueprintMona gave the class a super clue.We had mushrooms on the tuna burger.

Ants: The True StoryAnts fool humans. Humans think we just dig nests. They think we dig like bugs.

But that is not the truth. We use tools to dig. We use drills and spades. And ants do not walk down. We zoom down in nests. It is a fast, smooth ride.

Down below we have rooms. The rooms have walls. My room is painted blue. Humans think we store food. Well, we truly do. But not the way humans think. This room is for food. We keep this room cool. Then food stays fresh.

What do ants eat? Humans do not have a clue! Ants eat the best food. Do ants like sweets? We do, but we eat healthy food, too. After we eat, we clean up. Ants must do their duty. I use a broom.

In the evening, ants rest. Some hear music. Two ants play a tuba duet. Some ants read. Some read papers. I am reading a story.

Ants get exercise, too. We swim in a pool under a glass roof. Some ants dance in tutus. I can float on my back. I can see the moon. So this is the real story. It is all true. Ants fool humans.

Core Book 84

my came me right their away saw blue one couldImagine It! Unit 6 Lesson 11

chew dew news grewflute dune pollute

tuneflew flu blue blewSue June Lewis TrudyBruce has new boots.The bamboo grew very quickly.

A New Tune

Drew played his flute. He played in his room every day. Drew played a new tune. The new tune was very hard. He did not play it very well. Drew played and played the tune. He blew and blew. Drew had to get it right. Drew’s fingers hurt! But he still played his flute. He played every day in June.

It was a very hot summer day. Flags flew high. It was time for Drew to play. Drew had his flute. Drew played the new tune. He played the tune very well!

Core Book 85

what big got to ask of as he his just down if its red help then six get that this for out jump little went will when girl her with an they do she yes all were ride walk we well make you go like after over them or two be green take every could boy some going here day way sleep don’t my too came me right no their away saw blue one veryImagine It! Unit 6 Lesson 12

food moon proof rooftrue glue blue cluerule super Stu cooprude duke crude

grewAndrew brewed a new pot of iced tea.Please include the new student in the game.

June Flew

This was June’s first plane ride. She felt thrilled. The plane looked like a long tube. The crew helped June. They told June the flying rules. June grew very excited. The plane started slowly. Then it went faster. In seconds, it flew! June had fun on the flight. June read and played tunes. She even saw the news. June looked down a lot. She spotted cities, roads, and farms. June drew some of what she spotted. The big plane landed. When June saw Gramps, she smiled. “I flew! I flew!” she said.


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look book stood cookiegood wood hood

crookedbrook overlook Hollywood tookcool moonlight bedroom

balloonMr. Brook is now a good cook.The wood fell on the hood of the car.

A Good RideA bug jumped on a leaf in a brook. “Now I will take a ride,” she said. The bug

had a foot in the brook. She looked ahead. The brook was now a quick stream. “This is a good ride,” said the bug. She stood up.

The stream took a sharp turn. Now it was a fast river. The leaf shook. Look at the high falls! “I am afraid,” the bug called. Now she shook and shook. The bug rode down the falls! “I took a good ride!” she said.

Core Book 86

jump little went will when girl her with an theyif its red help then six get that this for outyou go like after over them or two be green takedo but she yes all were ride walk we well makemy too came me right no their away saw blue oneevery could boy some going here day way sleep don’tvery good nowImagine It! Unit 6 Lesson 14

crook hoof hookgoodness wooden shooktroop room moosecooking cookbook bookcaseJackie closed her book and walked to the brook.

Bill shook off the snow on his coat and hung it on the hook.

The Best CookMy mom is a good cook. She makes tasty meals. My dad is a better cook. Mom

traveled all over to study cooking. She took cooking lessons for weeks. Dad never took cooking lessons. He has cooked all his life. He learned from his family. Mom keeps lots of cookbooks on a wooden bookcase. She looks at them for ideas. Dad uses cookbooks a little. Yesterday, he stood on a cookbook to get a pan. Mom and Dad share cooking tips. Mom is a good cook, but Dad is the best.


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load bowl few usefulcrook fishhook moon hoothoof book moody zoofoothills smoothly soot

shampooDid you see the bookcase made of wood?Did June look under the hook for the cookbook?

Mom’s Book

Mom looked at a book. “Is that book good?” asked Luke. Mom smiled. “I like it,” said Mom. “The truth is I made it.” “You did?” asked Luke.

“When I was a girl,” said Mom, “I was on a trip. This book tells what I did.” “I went camping,” said Mom. “I was with my mom and dad. We took a van.”

Mom showed Luke a page. “I drew a map,” said Mom. “It shows the way.” “The trip was in June,” said Mom. “I said that it was hot. But it was cool at night.” “We had a new tent,” said Mom. “It was dark blue. I drew that, too.”

“Did you cook food?” asked Luke. “Yes,” Mom grinned. “I made bad stew!” “I threw in too much salt. Three big spoons,” Mom said. Her grin grew bigger.

“The trip was fun,” said Mom. “I even spotted a moose.” “A moose!” said Luke. “Yes,” said Mom. “There is the proof.” A snapshot was glued to a page.

Just then Dad walked in. He had a new book. “This is for you, Luke,” said Dad. The book had blank pages. “You can fill those on a trip this June,” said Mom. “A camping trip?” asked Luke. “Yes,” said Mom. “You can make a book, too.”

Core Book 87


cow how now wowdown town brown

crownowl howl growl scowlpower tower shower flowerHow did the town tower fall down?The brown cows are sleeping.

A Clown in Town

Rain showers are good for flowers, but not for the Brown family. The Browns were tired of being inside. “How can we see clowns?” asked Howie. “Is the circus in town?” asked Dad. “Yes! There are clowns at the circus in town,” said Mom.

The Browns ran down the stairs and rode the bus to town. It was hot and crowded, but the Browns did not care. Chowder the Clown did tricks. He made a cat bark and a dog meow.

The Browns took the bus out of town. On the way home, Howie said, “Wow! Clowns are much better than rain showers.”

Core Book 88

Maggy’s FlowerMaggy is a plain brown cow. When Maggy is happy, she likes to plow. Maggy is a

big and powerful cow. She is the most powerful cow in town. Maggy plows and plows. The farmer’s pals are amazed at how well Maggy plows. Maggy sees a little flower. She stops her plow. Maggy frowns and scowls. She needs that flower! Maggy will not plow. The farmer tries to get Maggy to plow. Maggy just stares at the flower. Maggy is allowed to keep her flower. The flower makes Maggy happy. And, when Maggy is happy, she plows.



out pout shout troutour sour flour loudcouch pouch pound scoutsound round ground foundI took my brown dog for a long walk around the town.The flowers at the park are about to bloom.

Max the Grouch

Pat hugged her hound, Max. But Max was a grouch! What will make Max happy? “Maybe Max needs a new doghouse,” said Mom. But Max was still a grouch.

“How about a pound of dog bones?” asked Dad. Dad set a large bone on the ground. Max spit the bone out of his mouth. He made a loud sound! Max was still a grouch.

“How about a long walk?” asked Pat. She and Max walked around the park. Now Max was a tired grouch. Pat went to feed Max. “Look, Mom!” Pat whispered. “Max found a mouse pal!” Max was finally happy.

Core Book 89

have did there can on am had him said has at call do look was what big got to ask of as his just down allif its red help then six get that this for out an nojump little went will when girl her with they she yes my were ride walk well make you go like after be over them or two green take every could boy some going here day way sleep don’t too came me right their away saw blue one very good now are brown how about around longImagine It! Unit 7 Lesson 3

round hound loud scourplow frown scowl powershower chowder groundhog countergrown groan road rodeWe had chowder and flounder for dinner.I will help my dad plant flowers.

Lost and Found

“I lost Grouch!” Rachel shouted. She started to run around the house. “Grouch, Grouch,” she called loudly. In the den, Rachel looked under a couch. “No Grouch there,” she said. Then Rachel bounced up. Rachel checked her room. “Ouch!” Rachel bumped her head. She still did not find Grouch! Rachel ran to the back of the house. In the kitchen, Rachel crouched down. She looked under the fridge. Rachel looked on the kitchen counter. There was a squeaking sound. The sound was behind a can of flour. “I found Grouch!” shouted Rachel. She had Grouch in her hands. Grouch was Rachel’s pet mouse.


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knock knee kneel kneadno know new knewknight night knot notunknown doorknob knickknack

knuckleDo you know what you want for dinner?The knight knocked on the window.

King Knox and His KnightKing Knox told his knight to do things. “I want you to tie knots,” ordered King Knox.

“I don’t know how,” replied his knight. “I want you to sharpen this knife,” ordered King Knox. “I don’t know how,” replied his knight. “I want you to knit socks,” ordered King Knox. “I don’t know how,” replied his knight.

King Knox was getting mad. “You don’t know how to do much. What do you know?” The knight got down on his knee. “I know I don’t want to be a knight.” He replied.

The knight packed a knapsack and went away. The knight was now happy.Core Book 90

Trying to KnitNot a lot of kids knit. I know that, and I know why. Knitting is hard! At first, I could

not knit at all. My knitting looked like knots! But I kept trying. Mittens were the first things I knitted. I did not knit them well. My knuckles did not fit! Then I knitted wool socks. They reached my knees. These socks were too lumpy! But next I knitted a sweater. It was so cool! I knew I had a knack for knitting. Now I teach a knitting class. Knock! Knock! I must go. The club needs my knitting know-how!



owl crowd down gownouch out shout aboutshower uptown allow playgroundknow knew knot knitThe brown cow wore a red bow.The boy dropped his hat by the swings at the playground.

Foul Ball!

Jay looked down at the baseball field. It was so green. “Wow!” said Jay to Gramps. Lots of fans sat around Jay. The crowd was huge. The fans all came to see the Owls. The Owls were the town’s team. The Owls played at Brown Park.

Jay was thrilled. It was hard to get Owls tickets. But Gramps had found a way. “I like these seats,” said Jay. “We could catch a foul ball.” “Maybe,” said Gramps. Gramps had seen lots of Owls games. But Gramps never got a foul ball. Jay knew that.

Soon the game started. The crowd was loud. Fans shouted, “Go, Owls, go!” The best hitter was up. The pitch was fast. Pow! He knocked the ball way up! It was a high foul ball. The ball flew in the stands close to Jay and Gramps! But the ball did not reach them. Instead, it hit a cement step. It made a loud sound as it bounced.

The foul ball bounced by Jay’s knee. Now was his chance. Jay knelt and got the foul ball! Gramps felt proud. “How about that catch!” shouted Gramps. Jay looked at the ball. Jay looked at Gramps. Jay held the round ball for a second. Then he gave it to Gramps. “This ball is for you, Gramps,” said Jay.

Gramps frowned a bit. The he smiled and gave it back. “No thanks, Jay,” said Gramps. Gramps felt even prouder of Jay.

Core Book 91


saw jaw claw drawraw crawl shawl lawnhaul fault sauce hawkAugust cause pause pawsI saw Paul on the lawn.Did you applaud for the awful music?

Paul’s SaucePaul likes to cook. He makes sauce. Because he likes it, he makes a lot. Paul starts at dawn. He makes sauce all day. He yawns at night. But he still makes sauce. Paul uses sauce a lot. He mixes it with noodles and meat. That is fine. But Paul mixes sauce with

cereal and raw beets. That tastes awful! Paul mixes his sauce with straw for the cows. Paul’s cat gets saucers of sauce. The cat has sauce on its paws! Paul makes jars and jars of sauce. I saw them in his basement and in his laundry. Paul, stop making sauce!

Core Book 92

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straw shawl draw crawlautomatic laundry cause

becausewalk stalk ball

baseballclaw clown lawn

loudPaul walks along the wall.Did you see the tall tree on the lawn.We play baseball in August.

Shaun’s Lawn

Shaun planted a new lawn. It took a long time. Tired Shaun yawned as he turned the faucet. Later, cawing sounds woke Shaun up. “Crows are eating my lawn!” Shaun ran out and yelled, “Scram!” The crows did not scram at first. Then Shaun looked out. He saw crows! Shaun needed a plan. Shaun stuffed a shirt and pants with straw. Did that help? No! Shaun saw crows pecking the straw! Shaun stuck a plastic owl on an awning. Crows hate owls. Yet this owl did not fool crows. Shaun played sounds of squawking hawks. Hawks frighten crows. The crows left at last!


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caught taught daughternaughty

fought bought brought thoughtsaw sought ball boughtfault fought thaw thoughtPaul taught his daughter to walk.Len brought a bat into the hall.

Mr. Daw ThoughtMr. Daw was so tired. He brought heavy loads of cheese into his shop all day. Mr.

Daw could not rest. He was going into a concert hall. His daughter had bought tickets.

Mr. Daw liked music, but he was tired. He fought to stay awake as he sat into his seat. Mr. Daw started to doze. His daughter sneezed into a cloth. He awoke. “Don’t get caught sleeping!” he thought. Mr. Daw started to tap his foot. “Tapping ought to keep me awake,” he thought.

The concert ended with applause. “I am clapping for the music,” he thought. “And because I stayed awake!”

Core Book 93

see the is up have I did in it a there can on am and had him said has at call look was what big got to ask of as he his just down if its red help my then six get that this for out too came me right no their away saw blue one very good now are brown how about around long know want by intoImagine It! Unit 7 Lesson 9

law saw draw awfulauto cause because

astronauttall stall stalk chalkcaught taught bought thoughtThe baby crawled into the kitchenPaul saw a cow walk by the house.

Blossom Caught FishMom and Pop had a daughter. Her name was Blossom. They thought she was

sweet. Mom and Pop brought Blossom to the river. They taught her to fish. Fishing was hard at first for Blossom. Blossom didn’t do as she was taught. She splashed and

frightened the fish. But soon Blossom caught a lot of fish. Mom and Pop felt proud. Then Mom and Pop grew older. Mom and Pop did not fish. They bought fish in stores. Big Blossom did not know. But Blossom found out. “I ought to catch fish for Mom and Pop.” She did. Blossom was still sweet.


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law awful thought daughterauto fault crawl

applaudtaught shawl bought broughtbaseball talk talked talkingMaud’s daughter wore a yellow shawl.Paul bought a ball before he went to the beach.

At Dawn

I bought a book about birds. I looked for birds shown in my book. I could not find one bird. It was the bunting.

Dawn is a good time to spot birds. My dad taught me that dawn is when birds wake up. I visited the woods every day before dawn. I brought my bird book. I looked for a bunting. I hid in the woods. I crawled in tall grass. I fought awful bugs! But I didn’t spot a bunting.

In the fall, the buntings had to fly away. I had to spot a bunting before then! It was the last day of August. I hid in deep grass. I thought birds could not see me. I spotted a hawk. The hawk flew in a low circle. Was it because of me? No, it was looking for food.

Small birds squawked and cawed. They saw the hawk. They did not wish to be caught. I saw a yellow finch and a blackbird. But I did not see a bunting. Soon it was time to go. I felt sad because I had not spotted a bunting. I paused and looked at the hood of my auto. There sat a bright blue bunting! I was in shock. I saw it at last!

I was happy as I drove home. But at home, I saw a second bunting on my lawn! Then I saw a third bunting on my awning. I was ready for fall.

Core Book 94

came right their away saw blue one very good by now are brown how about around long know into before yellowImagine It! Unit 7 Lesson 11

boy joy toy Royboil soil join coinvoice choice moist pointfoil coil toil spoilTroy placed moist soil in the jar.Joy enjoyed her new toy.

Roy and RoyalRoy dug in the soil. His dog, Royal, joined him. Roy enjoyed gardening. Royal

enjoyed digging. Roy dropped seeds in the soil. He planted green beans. Royal planted a bone.

Roy used a hose. He kept the soil moist. Roy waited for the seeds to grow. Roy felt joy. Green points stuck out of the soil. His green beans were growing. The green beans grew. Rabbits tried to destroy them. But Royal spoiled the rabbits’ snack. He chased them away.

Roy picked his beans. Royal dug up his bone. That night, the boy enjoyed a good dinner. Royal enjoyed his bone.

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Joy’s Choice“I wish I had a cell,” said Joy, “and voice mail.” Mom grinned. “You are too little,

Joy.” Joy was a bit disappointed. Mom could tell. “You do have a toy cell,” Mom said. “I know, Mom, and I enjoy it. But the toy is not real,” said Joy. “I can’t talk to my pals.”

Mom thought a bit. “We can join two empty cans,” she explained. “We can use string.” Mom joined two cans. Then she called Joy. Mom’s voice was in the can! “This is fun!” said Joy. “This is a better choice. It is better than a toy!”


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Little Wren’s SurpriseA wren family had a home in an oak tree. One day they found a strange thing on the

ground. “What is it?” asked Dad. He tried wriggling under it, but it was too big. “Can you write with it?” asked Mom. Mom rubbed the side, but it didn’t make a mark. “Let’s wrap it up,” said Little Wren. But the paper had a big wrinkle. It did not fit.

A girl came into the yard. “Here’s that missing wrench!” she yelled. “Now we can fix my bike.” “We were wrong,” said Little Wren. “It is a tool to fix things!”

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Write RightThis was the first day of class. Dennis looked at the kids. They were all writing.

The kids used their right hands. Dennis wrote with his left. Did he write the wrong way? Dennis tried using his right hand. He wrinkled his face. “This hurts my wrist,” he thought. Miss Wren looked at Dennis. “What’s wrong?” she asked. Then she saw Dennis using his right hand. “Dennis, you are left-handed. Try writing that way,” she said. “But kids use their right hands,” Dennis said. “Not all kids do,” said Miss Wren. Then she wrote with her left hand. “And not all teachers,” she added.



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telegraphgopher elephant dolphin saxophonestaff cliff huff cuffWill Ralph take photographs of the flowers?Steph likes to talk on the telephone.

The Phantom FrogIn the spring, Phillip and Ralph take a hike in the woods. Phillip finds leaves like

elephant ears. Ralph takes photographs of birds in the trees. Then Phillip and Ralph hear “Peep, peep, peep.” Ralph whispers, “It is not a bird.” Phillip asks Ralph, “What can it be?”

The boys hear “Peep, peep, peep.” “I think it’s a phantom,” whispers Phillip. “Don’t be silly,” scolds Ralph. “Phantoms are phony.” Ralph looks closely at a leaf. He tells Phillip, “I can take a photo of this frog.” “Peep, peep, peep,” calls the frog. Ralph shouts, “I found the phantom. It’s a little green tree frog!”

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A Photo for FredPhil got a puppy named Ralph. Phil wanted to send a photo of Ralph to his pal

Fred. Phil took Ralph to a photo shop. Ralph did not sit still. He just ran. Ralph’s photo was a blur. “Ralph!” muttered Phil. “This is a bad photo. Ralph looks like a funny pheasant.” “I will take his photo myself!” said Phil. Ralph did not sit still. He just ran. “Ralph!” grumbled Phil. “How can my pal Fred see you? Maybe a photo is not the best way.” Phil phoned Fred. “Can you stop by my house?” Phil asked. “I have surprise to show you!”



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A HikeThe rain stopped. The hikers looked at the trail. Was it all mud? Did the rain spoil

it? “The trail looks fine,” said Joyce. She was the leader. Joyce looked at her wrist. “And we have time.” Joyce smiled at the hikers. “We can hike, boys and girls,” she said in a happy voice.

Joyce used her cell phone to call camp. “I have made a choice. We will keep hiking.” She said. The sun was shining now. And there was a rainbow! Kids took photos of it. They enjoyed the hike.

The kids saw a lighthouse. By the lighthouse, waves hit big, big rocks. The waves made a loud noise. At night, the lighthouse helped ships. It helped ships avoid the big rocks.

“Those rocks could wreck a ship!” said Phil. “They have,” said Joyce. Joyce said more. “A ship filled with gold coins hit the rocks. It was destroyed. The sailors were safe. “A sailor wrote about the wreck,” said Joyce. “Lots of gold coins were sunk.”

Joyce pointed to the beach. “Waves still bring gold coins to the beach.” Phil looked at the sandy soil. He saw a shiny, bright thing. Was it a gold coin? Phil ran to the shiny thing. It did look like gold! Phil took a close look. It was just an old candy wrapper. It was made of gold foil. Joyce smiled. So did Phil.

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Earnest’s SearchEarnest liked to swim. He learned to swim under the water. He liked to search for

things in the earth. Earnest searched deep in the water. He heard there might be gold. Earnest searched, but he did not find any gold.

He swam in the water along the earth. Earnest yearned to find any item of value. Earnest searched and searched in the water. Did he find any gold? Did he find any coins from long ago? He saw a seashell stuck in the earth. What is that inside? It is a pearl! Earnest did not find gold. Earnest found a pearl!

Core Book 99

what big got to ask of as he his just down if its red help then six get that this for out jump little no over them or two be green take every could boy some going here day way sleep don’t my too came me right their away saw blue one very good now are brown how about around long know want by into before yellow old any from waterImagine It! Unit 7 Lesson 17

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Dudley the DonkeyI am Dudley the donkey. I am a jockey. I have a red and white shirt. I will race

Tracey the turkey. She is a jockey, too. She has a green and white shirt.

A big crowd has made the trip to the valley to see the race. If I am the winner, I will get fame and lots of cash. Maybe I will even get a key to the city. The crowd will shout, “Dudley! Dudley!” The crowd will throw me roses and carrots!

“Dudley! Dudley! Are you going to help me haul this car of turkeys or not?”

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elect concrete meet meatTom can’t find any money in his pocket.We drank water after playing volleyball.

Digging to LearnRose and her pupils started early. Charlie and Dad heard them digging. They

searched in the dirt. Charlie asked, “Why are you searching?” Rose explained, “This city is old. In the earth are old things.” Rose’s face was dirty. “Old things will help us,” added

Rose. “We can learn about the past.” We dug up these coins,” said Rose. “We think a man earned them long ago.” “Wow!” said Charlie. Rose held up a hammer. “He used this to earn his coins. We think he was a carpenter.” “But we must keep digging,” said Rose. “The earth will tell us more.” “Cool,” said Charlie.


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volleyballTommy drank water after he played hockey.Earl searched for a wild turkey.

Grab a VolleyballCoach Dudley ran Valley Sports Camp. “Stanley, take this storeroom key,” he said.

“Grab a volleyball for me.” Stanley had his headset on. But he still heard Coach Dudley. Stanley took the key. Stanley opened the storeroom. “Wow!” he thought. There were all

kinds of balls, hockey sticks, and bats. Now Stanley had a problem. He thought he heard Coach Stanley. Did he? Which ball was it? Stanley ran back to Coach Dudley. Stanley had a football. “I said volleyball!” shouted Coach Dudley. Coach Dudley said, “We have a new rule! No headsets at Valley Sports Camp.” “That’s a good rule,” admitted Stanley.


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monkeyThey boys come to the classroom early every morning.Phil saw the dog’s paw dig in the earth.

Casey and Earl

“Come on, pokey!” called Earl. Casey heard Earl. “You walk too slowly,” Earl called. Casey did walk slowly. He liked to stop and look. He liked to learn things as he walked.

When Casey walked, he thought a lot, too. Now he was looking at a sports store. He was thinking about what he saw. Casey saw hockey sticks. He also saw volleyballs. Was there a game that could use both?

“Casey, come on. We have to get home,” called Earl. “It is still early,” Casey yelled back. Casey and Earl were going home. Mom was going to be late. So Earl had to start dinner soon.

Now Casey was thinking about the sandwich store. Did it have turkey and cheese? “Come on, pokey,” yelled Earl. Earl was standing by the alley. He was searching his pockets. Casey still looked around. Next to the sidewalk, there was a patch of earth. He saw a gold thing there. It was a key. Casey picked it up. It was Earl’s key to the house!

Casey looked at Earl. He knew what Earl was searching for. Earl must have just dropped the key. Casey ran to Earl. “It is a good thing I am pokey,” he said. “Why?” asked Earl. Casey showed Earl the key. Earl smiled. “It was a good thing this time,” said Earl. Casey gave Earl the key. Then he started to run. “Come on, pokey,” yelled Casey. “We have to get home.”

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Imagine It! Unit 8 Lesson 1 -5

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Garden in the Sky

Max and Jackie liked gardens. “My dad’s job is in a skyscraper,” said Max. “It has a big garden.” “A garden in a skyscraper?” Jackie asked. “How can that be?” “I will ask my dad to take us,” said Max.

One morning, Max’s dad did take the kids. They rode the train. The train raced down the tracks. Dad, Max, and Jackie were downtown fast. They walked to a tall skyscraper. It seemed to be made of dark glass. “This is the place,” said Max. Jackie looked way up. “Wow!” she said.

On the sidewalk, there were big planters. They were filled with plants. “Is this the garden?” asked Jackie. “No way,” said Max. The three walked inside. A man with a badge said, “Good day.” By the man’s desk were plants. “That is not the garden,” said Max. Jackie thought it looked like one. The three stepped on the elevator. The elevator took them way up. It stopped, and they walked out. “My desk is back there,” said Max’s dad.

All around were plants and flowers. Jackie thought one flower was wax. But it was real. “This is a nice garden!” said Jackie. “This is not it yet,” said Max. “Just wait!” Max’s dad set stuff on his desk. “Time to go up,” he said. Soon the three were back on the elevator. They were going up.

The three walked out on the skyscraper roof. Jackie was shocked. All she could see was sky and plants. Jackie and Max walked around the rooftop garden. Plants filled the space. “Wow! This is one big garden!” Jackie said.

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Imagine It! Unit 8 Lesson 6 – 10

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skyscraperWould a bat fly high at night?The five kites can glide high in the sky.

Picking Flowers

Six kids hiked behind Ranger Liz down the trail. The kids liked Ranger Liz. The kids followed Ranger Liz up high ridges and over wide bridges. They followed her into a field of flowers.

The kids really liked the flowers. Some flowers reached the trail’s edge. Some looked like bright spikes. “I wish I could take some flowers home,” said Rick. “They would be nice for my mom.” “Read this,” said Mike. Rick read, “Please do not pick the flowers.” Rick looked around the field. It was filled with flowers. “There are miles of flowers,” said Rick. “Why can’t we pick some?”

A yellow and black bee buzzed by. The bee sniffed at a flower. Rick and the kids jumped back. Then Rick saw a black and yellow finch. The bird sniffed at a flower, too. “See the bees and the birds,” said Ranger Liz. “They need the flowers. And the flowers need them.”

Rick was still thinking about his mom. “But why can’t we pick flowers?” he asked. Ranger Liz smiled. “Well,” said Ranger Liz. “Your mom might like a mix of flowers. You might pick six or seven.” “That’s right,” said Rick. “What about your five pals?” asked Liz. “Would they like a mix, too?” “Yes!” shouted the kids.

“That’s a lot of flowers,” said Liz. “And hundreds of kids hike here each week. What if all those kids picked flowers?” Rick was thinking. ‘There would be no flowers left,” he said. “And that would be bad for the bees and birds.” “That’s right,” said Ranger Liz. “So what do you say now, Rick?” “Please do not pick the flowers,” smiled Rick.

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Imagine It! Unit 8 Lesson 11 - 15

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A Farm Visit

Miss Dock drove the bus to a farm. The class looked out the windows. They saw meadows, barns, and silos. Some of the meadows had wire fences. Some had low stone walls. “Those stone walls have big rocks,” said Joan.

The kids were from the city. Some had not seen a farm. “Is that an ox?” asked Donnie. Miss Dock smiled. “Nope, it looks a bit like an ox. But it is just a big cow.” “Ick! It is eating grass,” said Joan.

Miss Dock slowed down the bus. “We eat grass, too,” she said. “No way!” said Joan. The cow was mooing now. Miss Dock drove the bus over a bumpy road. “What did you eat for breakfast?” Miss Dock asked. “A little box of Rice Puffs,” Joan said. “A bowl of oatmeal,” said Donnie. “You both had grass, then,” said Miss Dock.

The bus was going slowly down the road. The road had big holes. Miss Dock had to dodge them. “Rice is grass?” asked Joan. “Oatmeal is not green,” said Donnie. “How can oats be grass?”

Miss Dock parked the bus at the farmer’s house. She looked at the farmer’s lawn. “I will show you,” said Miss Dock. Miss Dock and the kids got out of the bus. She picked a piece of very tall grass from the lawn. “Look,” said Miss Dock. “This blade of grass has little seeds on top.” Miss Dock dropped little seeds in her hand. “Rice is a grass,” said Miss Dock. “Seeds from it make food. And seeds from oat grass make food, too.” “Donnie, you know what that means,” Joan said. “Yes,” smiled Donnie. “Moo!” “Moo!” joined in Joan.

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Mr. Plant Expert

Kids and adults filled the hall. They came to see Mr. Plant Expert. They came to have fun. “Hi! I am Mr. Plant Expert. Ask me about plants and gardens. Maybe you can stump me!”

“Mr. Expert,” said a pupil. “I heard about a truck farm. Do huge trucks grow there? Are buses and cars grown there, too?” “No,” smiled Mr. Expert. “Veggies grow on truck farms. The veggies are cucumbers, beans, and so on.” “Farmers pack veggies in boxes. Trucks take the veggies to stores. That is why the farms are called truck farms.”

“Is this true?” asked a boy. “Do plants get fuel from the sun? How can a hose reach that far?” “Plants do get fuel from the sun,” explained Mr. Expert. “But plants do not use hoses. Sunshine provides plants with fuel and energy.”

“Bugs eat plants,” said a man. “But do plants eat bugs?” “A few do,” said Mr. Expert. “They are good to take to picnics.” “My mom said you have a green thumb. Can I see it?” asked a cute kid. Mr. Expert chuckled. “I am a good gardener,” explained Mr. Expert. “That is what a green thumb means. But my thumbs are not really green.”

“There is a brick plant in town,” said a boy. “Can bricks grow on plants?” “No,” said Mr. Expert. “Plant can mean factory,” said Mr. Expert. “A factory makes things. A brick plant makes bricks.”

“Do plants like music? What tunes do they like?” asked a girl. “Plant experts like music,” said Mr. Expert. “I like rock tunes.” Mr. Plant Expert looked at the clock. “Thanks kids! Thanks adults! I must run to pluck some weeds. See you next time!”

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Jane gave your tiny kitten a bowl of water.Jacob and Logan saw their pretty blue kite float away.

Weeds or FlowersLots of kids help in the garden. Some pick weeds. Can you? It can be hard on your knees

and hands! Can you tell a good plant from a weed? At times, it is easy. At times, it is hard. At times, even adults make mistakes.

See the plant on this page. It might be in your garden. It is a tulip. It has a pretty flower. It is not a weed. See this plant. It is pretty, too. It is purple loosestrife. It grows on sides of roads. It is a weed. Why? Purple loosestrife spreads quickly over a field. Soon it takes all the space. Good plants die. So purple loosestrife is a weed.

You know this plant. It is a dandelion. In spring, fields of dandelions look very pretty. But then the yellow flower changes. Dandelion flowers turn to puffballs. Winds blow them away. Ugly leaves are left. The puffballs are seeds. They make even more weeds!

This plant is sweet clover. Farmers like it to feed cows. And this clover makes farmland better. But in your yard, clover is a weed. It stops the remaining plants from growing.

Gardeners and most kids like sunflowers. Bright sunflowers might make you smile. You would not call it a weed. Some farmers plant sunflowers. They sell sunflower seeds. And some farmers call sunflowers weed. Why? The golden flower can wreck cornfields.

Ideas about weeds change. At one time, goldenrod was just a weed. Doctors thought it made humans sneeze. It did not. Now gardeners plant goldenrod. It is pretty. Butterflies like these bright flowers. It is good to fight weeds and make a garden pretty. And it is good to help your mom and dad.

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