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The 4th of July
Writing Practice Finish the Story

Directions: Read the story below. Then finish it with your own writing.

Today is the 4th of July. I am celebrating with my family. It is my favorite holiday. I wake up early
in the morning. I go swimming with my brother. We have a pool in our backyard. It is very hot outside.
The pool feels nice and cool.
After I go swimming, I go to the farmers market with my mom. We buy a lot of fruit and
vegetables from the farmers. We buy the biggest watermelon I have ever seen. Everybody is excited to
celebrate the 4th of July!
Next, we go to Grandmas house. We are having a picnic with the whole family. Grandma cooks a
lot of good food. I eat a hot dog, potato salad, and watermelon. My cousins are there, too. We play tag.
When it starts to get dark, we walk to the park. It is time for my favorite part of the day: the
fireworks show!

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