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Reading Foundations Skills Block
Engagement Text: “Stuck Up High”
Sunnyside Gazette Edition 4: “Fire Chief Sparks Rescues Neighborhood Alley Cat from Tree in Sunnyside City Park”
By Walt Wordsmith
A cat was found uck at the top of a tree in Sunnyside City Park yes- terday morning. The tree, located at the ea end, is the talle in the park. Two neighborhood children alerted the Sunnyside Fire Depart- ment. Chief Sparks responded to the scene.
Chief Sparks r tried to lure the cat down with treats. The cat, named Chip, according to the children, seemed quite frightened to climb down. The chief brought out more supplies.
Next, she called his name with a bullhorn. He remained in the tree. She was nally able to rescue the cat using an aerial ladder and a plat- form. The children cheered as Chief Sparks and the cat were lowered back to the ground.
“All in a day’s work,” said the chief.
Words from the cycle used in the ory: tried, frightened, supplies
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