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Gather your first graders and read Franklin's New Friend. First, show the book's cover and title. What can your youngsters infer from these along? Then read through the comprehension questions you created and start reading the story. Now that your learners have read the story, can they answer the questions correctly?

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picture walks, friendship

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Grade
1st
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English Language Arts
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Duration
30 mins
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