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Flying the Flag



Flying the Flag

A Short Reader

Reading Level
     edHelper's suggested reading level:   grades 2 to 3
     Flesch-Kincaid grade level:   3.37

Vocabulary
     challenging words:    flag, country, help, expect, flying, lake, toward, people, path, learn, pole, other, near, morning, properly, symbol


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Flying the Flag
By Mary Lynn Bushong
  

1     "Grandpa, can I help you put up the flag this morning?" asked Jennifer.
 
2     Grandpa looked at her thoughtfully. "Have you made your bed?" Jennifer nodded. "Have you helped Grandma with the breakfast dishes?" Jennifer nodded again. "Then, yes, you may help me."
 
3     Jennifer walked next to Grandpa down the dirt path toward the lake. The flag pole was near the water.

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