Charlie hates the bridesmaid’s dress she has to wear for her aunt’s weeding, and she gives it to the jumble sale. However, she feels very guilty when her aunt comes to visit, and goes to the jumble sale to get the dress back.

Genre: Realistic story

Learning Objectives: 

Language Comprehension

Strand 7: Use syntax and context to build up their store of vocabulary when reading for meaning

Writing Opportunities

Strand 9: Select from different presentational features to suit particular writing purposes (e.g. writing a diary entry and an invitation).