Mia's father wiped his palms on the legs of his jeans as she stepped up to the free throw line. He couldn’t look away from his daughter. They had practiced free throw shots at the basketball court in the park for weeks. This was Mia's chance to win the big game for her team.
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Question 2
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There's nothing better than snuggling under the covers on a cold winter day. Being warm and cozy in your bed is like winning a million dollars.
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Question 3
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It seemed like a fun idea to ride the longest, fastest roller coaster at the theme park. When the ride started making the slow climb straight up in the air, I suddenly realized I had made a huge mistake.
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Question 4
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Ryan had never been kayaking before. Trying to get his life jacket on and get into his kayak without falling in the water made him feel clumsy and embarrassed. He couldn't help but wonder why he had agreed to go on this adventure in the first place.
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Question 5
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Sara's mom came stomping up the stairs with a shattered vase in her hands. She couldn't believe Sara had tried to hide it from her. "What on Earth happened to my vase?" she asked. "Mom, I can explain," Sara replied, as tears welled up in her eyes.
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Question 6
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My cat's favorite thing to do is play with her toy mouse. Anytime I get it out, she runs to it and tries to pounce on it. She runs and jumps all over the house, trying to catch it.
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Question 7
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How does the author feel about this topic?
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Question 8
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What words, or phrases from the text above give you clues as to how the author feels about allowing dogs into restaurants? Be sure to quote accurately from the text and answer in complete sentences.
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Question 9
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How does the author feel about this topic?
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Question 10
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What words, or phrases from the text above give you clues as to how the author feels about students using technology in the classroom? Be sure to quote accurately from the text and answer in complete sentences.