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Question
Form groups and discuss what must have happened to the handkerchief. Write the story in your own words.
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Solution
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The Case of the Missing Handkerchief "One bright morning, Riya brought her favourite handkerchief to school. It was white with small blue flowers. She left it on her desk during recess. When she came back, it was gone! She looked everywhere, but there was no sign of it. Suddenly, her friend Sam giggled and pointed to the window, where they saw Riya’s dog Max, holding the handkerchief in his mouth. Max had followed her to school and wanted to play with his favourite toy! Everyone laughed, and Riya was happy to have her handkerchief back.” |
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