Gr 3-English Home Language-Reader-Phase 9

Phase 9

It's cool to be kind

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Ben, Lebo and Hanna

Contents

Phase 9 It’s cool to be kind................................................................ 7 Winning isn’t everything..................................................... 17 Get well soon, Lebo........................................................... 29 A big commotion at the ocean ........................................... 41 The birthday mystery......................................................... 53

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It's cool to be kind

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“You need pens, pencils, erasers, and new lunchboxes,” says Mom. She is making a list of the stationery the children need for school next week. “We’re going to the shops in a little while, get your things ready in the meantime.”

Ben is in Grade 3 this year, and he looks forward to seeing all his friends at school after the holidays. Carin is going to playschool for the ±rst time. She can’t wait to make new friends.

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Mom drives to the shopping centre. There are cars everywhere, and people looking for parking.

Mom drives around a few times, but she can’t ±nd a spot. “I see one!” shouts Carin. “Over there!” The parking spot is at the entrance.

Mom drives closer and sees that it is a parking bay for people with disabilities. “We are not allowed to park there, Carin,” says Ben. “Do you see that yellow sign painted on the road?

That means this parking is for wheelchair users.”

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