Story of the Week- Fatima's Gift

National day was here at last. It was Fatima's job to make a special gift for everyone. It was her family tradition.

Grandma Meera loves plants. Fatima made her Grandma a flower pot, then she put it in a red box.

Grandpa Khalid loves cookies. Fatima made her Grandpa cookies, then she put them in a green box.

Fatima's Cousin, Hamad, loves camels. So Fatima wrote a story about a Camel. Then, she put it in a black box.

Fatima's Uncle Yasser collected coins. Fatima made her Uncle a large coin out of clay, and then put it in a white box.

Fatima didn't know what to make for Aunt Hamda! She didn't know what was special for her Aunt. Fatima had to look for clues.

First, Fatima saw that Aunt Hamda had a baseball keychain.

Then, she noticed that Aunt Hamda's socks had small baseballs on them. 

Next, Fatima saw Aunt Hamda watching baseball on TV. Fatima knew just what to do.

At last, it was time for Fatima to give her gifts. Each person smiled when they opened the gift made just for them.

Aunt Hamda jumped up when she took hers out of the box. "Let's play ball!" she called.

Then she led the family outside holding her baseball and bat. The family played baseball late into the holiday  night.

1. What Holiday were Fatima and her family celebrating?

2. What kind of sentence is: "Let's play ball!"

3. What did Fatima's Grandpa like?

4. Why did Fatima make her Uncle a clay coin?

5. Who didn't Fatima know a lot about?

6. What were the clues that Fatima discovered about Aunt Hamda?

7. How did Aunt Hamda feel when she opened her gift?

8. What did the family do after they opened their gifts?

9. How do you celebrate National Day?

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