1. Ribbons
Responses to Reading

2. Front to Back Partners: Front Partner Answer
THINK: What sacrifices does Stacy make as a result of Grandmother’s visit?

3. Front to Back Partners: Back Partner Answer
THINK: What changes occur in Stacy’s house as a result of Grandmother’s visit?

4. THINK: How does Stacy learn the secret about Grandmother’s feet?
Side Partners: Left Partner Answer
THINK: How does Stacy learn the secret about Grandmother’s feet?

5. THINK: Why does Grandmother react so violently to Stacy’s ribbons?
Side Partners: Right Partner Answer
THINK: Why does Grandmother react so violently to Stacy’s ribbons?

6. Answer in your spirals. (Two to three complete thoughts.)
Echo the question to respond: Stacy feels resentful of her grandmother because…
THINK: What are Stacy’s reasons for feeling a little resentful of her grandmother?

7. Answer in your spirals. (Two to three complete thoughts.)
Echo the question to respond: Stacy and her grandmother understand each other better…
THINK: How do Stacy and her grandmother come to understand each other better?

8. Answer in your spirals. (Two to three complete thoughts.)
THINK: What can you learn from this story about getting along with people who are different than you are?