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Wendy the Witch's Halloween excitement leads to a comical mix-up when she accidentally grabs her cat's toy wand instead of her magical one. At the big Halloween party, Wendy's attempts at casting spells result in squeaky toy sounds, much to everyone's amusement. This lighthearted story teaches children about problem-solving and finding humor in unexpected situations. Wendy's misadventure turns into a triumph as she wins the prize for the most creative costume. The tale is filled with vivid Halloween imagery and entertaining characters, making it an excellent tool for developing reading comprehension skills in young learners, particularly in identifying key story elements as required by CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.3.
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Wendy the Witch was excited for the big Halloween party. She put on her favorite purple hat and grabbed her magic wand. But in her rush, she accidentally picked up her cat's toy wand instead! At the party,
Wendy tried to cast spells, but only squeaky toy sounds came out. Everyone laughed, thinking it was a clever joke. Wendy won the prize for the most funny costume, and her cat got a new favorite toy!
Who is the main character of this story?
A black catWendy the WitchA party hostA magic wand
Where does most of the story take place?
In Wendy's houseAt a Halloween partyIn a forestAt a toy store
What mistake does Wendy make?
She forgets to wear her costumeShe arrives at the wrong partyShe picks up her cat's toy wand instead of her real oneShe casts the wrong spell
What is the outcome of Wendy's mistake?
She turns everyone into frogsShe gets kicked out of the partyShe wins the prize for the most funny costumeShe loses her magic powers forever
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