(1) Read the story. (2) Tell the story in your own words. (3) Ask the questions.
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In Italy, children receive gifts not only from Santa Claus but also from La Befana, a witch who delivers presents on January 5th. According to tradition, she’s a kind old witch who flies on a broom, delivering gifts to well-behaved children and coal to those who’ve been naughty. The story goes that she missed the opportunity to join the Three Wise Men on their journey to see the baby Jesus, so now she brings gifts every year to atone for that mistake. |
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| brom = a brush with a long handle used to sweep floors
naughty = badly behaved atone = to do something that shows you are sorry |
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