A Big Thrill!
Jack and Josh are having a go-kart contest. I will be the I wish star! for a BIG win
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They thunder down the trail.
What a thrill!
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Jack is winning. The end is in sight!
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But look! A finch swoops in!
With a flutter of wings it lands in Jack’s hair.
He cannot see!
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He crashes into some shrubs.
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And Josh coasts past. A clear winner!
“My wish was granted!” grins Josh.
“I must get my hair cut,” groans Jack. 6
Do not feel you need to ask every question. Use them only as a guide when chatting with your child about the story. Main Idea
Themes
Jack and Josh are having a go-kart race. Who will win?
Sometimes wishes do come true!
Tricky words/Punctuation
Questions
some
What do Jack and Josh think of their chances of winning? Who starts off in the lead? What happens? Who wins in the end? What will Jack do next time?
New Words:
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flutter
thrill
crash
groan
shrub
clear
swoop
trail
star