1. Colin had only saved four dollars and seventeen cents, which was not enough to buy a store-bought gift for his parents.
2. His sister Whitney suggested he make them something, reminding him that when she was his age, she made their parents a poem for Christmas.
3. Colin initially doubted his ability to write a poem because he wasn’t good at writing poems and thought it wouldn’t help.
4. Whitney reassured him that it didn’t have to be a perfect poem; the value was in the thought and effort, making it special because it came from him.
5. Colin realized he could create something meaningful and personal that his parents would truly appreciate, even if he didn’t know how to start yet.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of christmas comprehension worksheet 3rd grade.
