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Lesson 15 of 20 · Stories
⭐ 30 XP🌳 Story ForestThe Birthday Party
📖Story Brief #15
It was Emma's birthday.
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What a character does says more than what they say.
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It was Emma's birthday. She turned seven. She had a party in the backyard. She invited all her friends from school. They played games. They played pin the tail on the donkey. They had a relay race. Then it was time for cake. The cake had seven candles. Everyone sang Happy Birthday. Emma made a wish and blew out the candles. She cut the cake and gave everyone a piece. Then Emma opened her gifts. She got a board game and a book. She got a new jump rope. She said thank you to everyone. She wrote thank-you notes the next day. It was the best birthday ever. Emma will remember it for a long time.
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