Helping

Mr. Ross by Maggie Fitzgerald

illustrated by Brett Colquhoun

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 “I can water the strawberry
plants,” she says.
“This is my task.”
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 “I don’t want her task! I like
the plants!” says Dora.
“Yes,” says Dad.
“Go down the line and water
them all.”

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 “Thank you for helping me,”
he says.
“Now have some strawberries.”
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Think Critically

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1. What tasks did Dora, Jade, and Dad do for
Mr. Ross?

2. Why did Dora, Jade, and Dad help Mr. Ross?

3. Why do you think Mr. Ross gave Dora a new task?
4. How do you think Mr. Ross felt after the tasks had
been done?

5. Who do you think had the best task? Why?

Social Studies
Jobs I Like List three jobs you did that helped someone. Draw
a picture that shows you doing one of these jobs.

School-Home Connection Tell a family member

about the tasks Dora, Jade, and Dad did for Mr. Ross.
Find a job you can do to help a family member.

Word Count: 103

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