Today my family is leaving for a road trip.”Can Gia come too?”I ask.
My mom shakes her head.
wave goodbye to Gia.I will miss her so much!Then I have an idea. I can write letters to Gia during my trip.
Dear Gia,
We are in North Carolina! Today we went to the beach with Papi and Nana.
I built a sandcastle.It was almost taller than you and me! Then we ate lobsters for dinner.Yum!
Dear Gia,
We are in Georgia!Today we went to an aquarium. I saw many jellyfish dancing together.
I named one Parker and another one Gia.
Comprehension Questions
1. Where is Gia and her family going?
A. To her Gia's house.
B. Vacation
C. To school
2. Parker is going to miss Gia. What did she decide to do?
A. Write her letters.
B. Send her pictures.
C. Gia gets to come with Parker.
A. Write her letters.
B. Send her pictures.
C. Gia gets to come with Parker.
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Vocabulary
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