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James woke up with a start. He knew there was something he wanted to remember. He rubbed his eyes and looked around his room. Suddenly, it occurred to him: today was his birthday! “Mom! Mom!” he called out. “It’s today!” His mother opened his door slowly. “Look out the window, James.” James leapt out of bed and ran to the window. There in the driveway was the most beautiful unicorn he had ever seen. “She’s all yours, James,” his mother said.

• Explain how to get your very own unicorn. 
• Inform the reader about the best birthday ever.
• Entertain with a story about a boy's birthday present. 
• Describe what the birthday party looked like. 

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Why was this police report written?
 On December 5, police were called to the local convenience store when the owner reported someone had drawn graffiti on the side of the building. After viewing the surveillance footage, officers are confident they will locate the vandals.

• Explain what happened on Dec. 5
• Entertain with a story about the police. 
• Describe how policemen do their jobs. 
• Inform the reader about an incident that happened on December 5. 

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Our famous apple dessert is made with layers of flaky, buttery pastry dough that we sprinkle with cinnamon and fill with apples grown in our own orchards. The taste is unlike anything you have ever tried before. 

• Explain how to make apple dessert. 
• Describe a delicious dessert. 
• Persuade you to eat this apple dessert. 
• Entertain with a story about eating yummy apples. 

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Now is the time for the people of earth to consider building a colony on the moon. While the crisis of overpopulation is not yet widespread on earth, there is no better time than the present to plan how humans might set up a civilization on the moon. Everyone reading this should contact his or her representatives in Congress and suggest funding a moon colony.

• Describe what its like to live on the moon. 
• Entertain with a story about astronauts. 
• Persuade you to consider building a colony on the moon. 
• Inform you about an exciting new technological advance. 

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Several scientists from NASA, the national space agency, visited a local manufacturing plant yesterday to investigate the possibility of producing a new type of plastic originally developed for space travel. The new plastic is cheaper to produce and more durable than traditional plastics. Scientists expect it will be especially valuable in manufacturing automobiles.

• Inform about what scientists did yesterday at NASA. 
• Persuade you to work for NASA. 
• Explain the steps in becoming an astronaut. 
• Entertain with a story about space. 

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Puzzle Quest III—the sequel you’ve been waiting for—opens this Friday! You know you enjoyed the first two movies; now find out how it all comes to a close. You’ll finally get the answers to the questions you’ve had since the beginning! Don’t miss part III. Buy your tickets today!

• Describe my favorite game. 
• Entertain yourself by playing this game. 
• Explain how to play the game. 
• Persuade you to buy this game. 

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For this recipe you will need: sugar, butter, one egg, peanut butter, salt, baking soda, flour and vanilla extract. Begin by preheating the oven to 375°. In a mixer, cream together 1 stick of butter and 1 cup of sugar, then set aside. In a small bowl, beat the egg and add 1 cup of peanut butter, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon of baking soda. Continue stirring until the mixture is smooth. Then, slowly stir in a pinch of salt and 1-1/2 cups of flour. Add this to the butter and sugar mixture.

• Describe what the end product will be. 
• Inform the reader about overeating sweets. 
• Explain how to make a yummy dessert. 
• Entertain with a story about baking. 

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Available in blue, red, or white, this pure wool sweater features long sleeves, a row of six stone buttons, and a collar embroidered with tiny silver flowers.

• Persuade you to buy the sweater. 
• Inform you about the amazing features of the sweater. 
• Explain how to make a knit sweater. 
• Describe what the sweater looks like. 

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Local News: A Smithtown man walking his dog slid down an embankment yesterday and into the ice cold water of Lake Maidstone. Luckily, several people witnessed his mishap, immediately contacted emergency personnel, and began to work to pull the man out of the water. Both the man and his dog were rescued and are recovering at home.

• Entertain with a story of a dog rescue. 
• Persuade you to keep your dog on a leash. 
• Explain how to reduce dogs from ice. 
• Inform you about a scary event that happened and how it turned out. 

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‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house/Not a creature was stirring,/Not even a mouse…

• Inform you about Christmas Eve. 
• Persuade you to love Christmas. 
• Entertain with a poem about Christmas. 
• Explain the steps of meeting Santa Claus. 

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