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STORIES WITH TASTE
Two fictional friends dressed as a dragon and an astronaut go trick-or-treating with a parent at a warmly lit pumpkin-decorated porch.
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The Last Porch Light

Two friends go trick-or-treating and discover that a little courage and a kind act can make Halloween special.

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Two fictional friends in teal soccer uniforms practice passing on a sunny school field, with a coach and teammates nearby.Read

A Pass for a Friend

Two friends join a soccer team and discover how a gentle pass can help everyone. Includes reading questions and words to practice writing on paper.

A fictional boy sits alert on a bench with a coach and a clean cold pack against his cheek while his concerned friend stands nearby.Read

A Pause at Home Plate

A baseball accident stops practice. Two friends learn that caring for a teammate matters more than reaching first base.

Two fictional friends wearing flag belts practice a short football pass on a sunny school field while their coach watches.Read

Owen and Eli Join the Flag Football Team

Two friends join their elementary-school flag football team in Southern California. A dropped pass becomes a chance to practice, cheer, and make new friends.

Two fictional friends compare skate shoes on a bench inside an illustrated Zumiez store, with a store worker nearby.Read

The Shoe Test at Zumiez

Two friends visit Zumiez at Irvine Spectrum and compare DC Shoes and Etnies shoes. They discover that a good fit matters as much as a cool look.

Leo wears roomy blue jeans and holds a colorful paper kite while two friends smile beside him.Read

Empire Jeans and the Pocket Surprise

Leo’s roomy new jeans hold a colorful surprise. Read a short story about baggy jeans, a paper kite, and three friends who try a new idea together.

Milo loosens glue on a blue cardboard toy car while his friend Nora watches beside him.Read

Assignment 1: The Missing Wheel

Read a short story about a homemade car, answer five questions, and write about trying something difficult. Grade 3 reading and writing practice—take it one step at a time.