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P R E V I E W

B efo re You Read i

Think Are you sometimes stubborn? Is there a mountain

near your town or city?

This story is a fable.
Theme A fable is a short

story that teaches
Remember, the theme of a story is the most
us a lesson.

important thing the writer wants you to understand.

The writer is often teaching something important.

Read the story. Then circle the theme.

It's a cold and raing day and Josh can’t

play outside. His mom sees his sad [ace

and says, "Let’s m ake some [un things.”

They m ake a toy ca r an d jo sh pushes

and pulls the ca r on the table.

"This is [un,” he says. Then they make

a toy b o a tjo sh pushes his boat

across the w ater in the kitchen sink.

“This is [un, too," he says.

"Thanks [o ra great dag, Mom."

a You can't play outside when it's rainy.

b It's good to play inside with your mom.

c It's good to think of things to do inside when it's rainy.

O The story on pages 158-15R is about two stubborn

goats who don't get along. What do you think they

fight about? Give one idea.

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