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Phrase Reading

Grade 3
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Draw a slash ( / ) where you would take a breath. Then read the passage in phrases, like talking.
A hiker named Omar hurt his ankle on a mountain trail. He called for help, and soon a rescue helicopter appeared above the trees. The pilot could not land on the rocky slope, so a rescuer came down on a rope. She wrapped Omar's ankle and lifted him into the helicopter. By evening, Omar was safe in the hospital, telling everyone about his adventure.
Answer key: Answers vary. Breaks belong at punctuation and between natural phrases (who / did what / where).
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