The Candy Corn Contest
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When they were finished counting, Ms. Rooneydid a big dividing example on the blackboard. “Everyone gets twenty pieces,” she said.
Emily put twenty pieces on everyone's desk.
There were eighteen pieces left.
Emily gave ten to Ms. Rooney. “Mrs. Paris gets the rest,” she said.
Richard put two Candy Corn pieces in his mouth. He crunched down on them. He closed his eyes to taste the sugar better.
Delicious.
He opened his eyes and gave Matthew a little tap, “Happy Thanksgiving,” he said.
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