The Little Plant

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We planted a seed in a cup in class.

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We planted a seed in a cup in class. The teacher gave each of us a seed. We put soil in the cup. We pushed the seed in. We put the cup by the window. We watered it every day. We waited. After two weeks we saw something green. A stem came up. It grew taller. Then leaves grew. We had to give it more water. Now we have a little plant. We can take it home. I will take care of it. I will put it in a bigger pot.

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