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Copywork
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Selected because the judges change their minds at the very end and let Fly Guy in. Tedd Arnold teaches dialogue punctuation here. The copywork shows how a single moment can turn a no into a yes — and how the smallest creature in the room can win the biggest prize.
"This fly is a pet!" they let Fly Guy in the show. He even won an award.
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Discussion Questions
Narration Prompt
Tell someone what happened in this story in order. When you get to the most important part, slow down and tell it carefully — what happened, why it mattered, and what you think about it.
Discussion Questions
- When Buzz brings Fly Guy to the pet show, the judges laugh and say, "Flies can't be pets." Why do the judges laugh instead of looking carefully at Fly Guy? What in the story makes you think so?
- Fly Guy does fancy flying, then dives into the jar. The judges still say "flies can't be pets." Even when Fly Guy proves he is smart and special, the judges keep saying no. Why is it so hard for them to change their minds? What in the story makes you think so?
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