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1. 1. Read this passage: Maya found a small kitten hiding under a bush in her backyard. The kitten was wet and shivering. Maya brought the kitten inside and dried it with a soft towel. She gave it some warm milk. The kitten purred and fell asleep in Maya's lap. Write a summary of this passage.
2. 2. Read this passage: Butterflies go through four stages of life. First, they are tiny eggs on leaves. Next, they hatch into caterpillars that eat a lot of food. Then they form a hard shell called a chrysalis. Finally, they come out as beautiful butterflies with colorful wings. Write a summary of this passage.
3. 3. Read this passage: Tommy was nervous about his first day at a new school. He walked into the classroom and didn't know anyone. A boy named Carlos smiled and waved at him. Carlos showed Tommy where to sit and introduced him to other students at lunch. By the end of the day, Tommy felt much better about his new school. Write a summary of this passage.
4. 4. Read this passage: The ancient Egyptians built huge pyramids as tombs for their pharaohs. It took thousands of workers many years to build just one pyramid. Workers cut heavy stone blocks and moved them using wooden sleds and ramps. The pyramids still stand in Egypt today, thousands of years later. Write a summary of this passage.
5. 5. Read this passage: Lily wanted to surprise her grandmother for her birthday. She decided to bake cookies all by herself. Lily mixed flour, sugar, eggs, and chocolate chips in a big bowl. She dropped spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet. When the cookies came out of the oven, they smelled wonderful. Lily packed them in a special box with a ribbon. Her grandmother was so happy when she received the gift. Write a summary of this passage.
6. 6. Read this passage: Honeybees are important insects that help plants grow. When bees fly from flower to flower looking for nectar, they carry pollen on their fuzzy bodies. This pollen helps plants make seeds and fruit. Without bees, many of our favorite foods like apples, almonds, and blueberries would not grow. Bees also make honey that people enjoy eating. Write a summary of this passage.

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