Grandfather Tang's Story

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How many shapes are in a tangram?

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7

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What does the word 'rivalry' mean?

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competing to show who is better

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What country are tangrams from?

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China

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What was Grandfather Tang's story about?

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fox fairies

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Why does Grandfather Tang tell Little Sue the story about the fox fairies?

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To show Little Sue how storytelling with tangrams is a Chinese tradition.

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What are tangrams?

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Tangrams are a dissection puzzle consisting of seven flat pieces called tans.

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What shapes make up a tangram?

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The seven shapes are: 2 large triangles, 1 medium triangle, 2 small triangles, 1 square, and 1 parallelogram.

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What is the purpose of using tangrams in storytelling?

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Tangrams help visualize stories and enhance creativity.

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Can tangrams be used to create different animals?

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Yes, tangrams can be arranged to form various animals and objects.

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What is a traditional use of tangrams in China?

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Tangrams are traditionally used for entertainment and education.