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HOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURT

by Dale Lundberg

illustrated by Anthony Lewis

1388037

3.3.12

HOUGHTON MIFFLIN

Online Leveled Books

Level: M

DRA: 28

Genre:Realistic Fiction

Strategy:Visualize

Skill:Story Structure

Word Count: 541

by Dale Lundbergillustrated by Anthony Lewis

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One day, Mr. Enrico told his students that they would be having a talent show. The kids in the class were ready to erupt in excitement. Well, not Bettina. She was not happy!

Mr. Enrico told his class about the talent show.


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Bettinas best friend, Alex, sat next to her on the school bus. I will play the flute, he said. What will you do?

I cant think of any talent that I have! said Bettina.


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Well, can you sing? asked Alex.No, Im not a very good singer, said

Bettina.Can you dance? asked Alex.No, Im not a very good dancer, said

Bettina sadly.Dont worry, Bettina, said Alex.

Well think of something.


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That night, Bettina had trouble falling asleep. She thought about the things she was good at. She was good at soccer. You couldnt play soccer at a talent show. She was good at making charts. But you could not make a chart for a talent show!

Bettina had trouble falling asleep.


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After school the next day, the kids were getting ready for the show. Kids were singing and dancing. One kid was even doing karate! That was a creative thing to do!

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Bettina went to talk to Mr. Enrico. He said, Hello, Bettina. What do you plan to do for the show?

I dont think I have any talents, Bettina said.

Well, I dont know about that, said Mr. Enrico. I have a plan.

Bettina talked to Mr. Enrico about his plan.


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At last, it was the night of the big show. Everyone was waiting for it to begin. Lisa Larken was first to go on. She was going to sing.


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Lisas song was very nice, but she forgot some of the words. Next up was Roger Hamilton. He was going to dance. Roger did a good job until he tripped and fell. Everyone clapped anyway. Then it was Alexs turn.


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Alex was a pretty good flute player. This time the song was sprinkled with some flat notes. Even so, Bettina clapped and cheered. One by one, the kids got up and performed. Then it was Bettinas turn. She slowly walked onto the stage.

Alex played the flute.


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Bettina said, Im going to read a poem called Dust of Snow by Robert Frost.

Bettina did not make any mistakes. Her presentation was clear and strong. When she finished, everyone cheered. The show was over. Now it was up to the judges.


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Third place goes to Alex Saunders for playing the flute, said the judges. Second place goes to Ben Green for playing the drums.

Bettina gathered her things together. She was sure that she wasnt going to win.


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Then, the judges said, First place goes to Bettina Johnson for reading the poem.

Bettina was so happy! Mr. Enrico smiled and said, Speaking well in front of a crowd is a real talent!

Maybe I have as much talent as everyone else after all! Bettina said proudly.


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Responding TARGET SKILL Story Structure Bettina

has a problem. She doesnt think she has any talent. Copy the story map below. Add story events that tell what happened to Bettina.

CharacterBettina

Settingclassroom in school

ProblemBettina needs to perform for the class talent show.PlotShe cant figure out if she has a talent.??

Text to World What is a talent you have? Write a paragraph. Use details and exact words to tell about your talent.

Write About It


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certificatechartscreativeeducational

erupt impressivepresentationreport

TARGET VOCABULARY

TARGET SKILL Story Structure Name the setting, character, and plot in a story.

TARGET STRATEGY Visualize As you read, use selection details to picture what is happening.

GENRE Realistic fiction is a story with events that could happen in real life.


HOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURT

by Dale Lundberg

illustrated by Anthony Lewis

1388037

3.3.12

HOUGHTON MIFFLIN

Online Leveled Books

Level: M

DRA: 28

Genre:Realistic Fiction

Strategy:Visualize

Skill:Story Structure

Word Count: 541

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