Granny Garcia

Granny Garcia

Granny Garcia

Granny Gracia was moving to a smaller house. Her family came to help. Granny Gracia had too many things so they put some of them in her front garden. She made a big sign that read - Help yourself to Granny Gracia's gifts. 

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What tells you that Granny Garcia was generous?

Why was she putting her things in her garden.

Granny Garcia

Molly from next door passed Granny Gracia's front garden. She saw 5 a lampshade. "I can use this," Molly said to herself. She took the lampshade, cleaned off the dust and painted it blue. Mr Ryan from along the street walked his dog past Granny Gracia's house. He saw some old bits of wood. "I could make something with these, N he said to himself. Mr Ryan took the pieces of wood. He made photo frames. The children went past Granny Garcia's 10 garden. "Look, there are wheels, ropes and a wooden box," said Sam. "Let's make a cart!" The three of them carried the box home. It took them two days to make a cart. 

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What did the neighbours do with the items Granny Garcia had?

Granny Garcia

Soon, Granny Gracia was ready to move. All her friends threw a surprise party for her. "Good luck!" they shouted. Then they gave her gifts for 15 her new home;"Thank you,n said Granny Gracia. "These will remind me of you." Everyone said in unison, "Thank you, Granny Gracia. All our things will remind us of you!" 

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Which word means "chorus" or "together?"

Why did people say that their things would remind them of Granny Garcia?