THE STORIES GRANDMA FORGOT...

chapter 1, 2 and 3

Character Development Key points/Events

The main characters are Nyla and her
grandmother, Farida. Farida has
Alzheimer’s.
Nyla is a shy, determined girl unknown of
her identity.
In chapter 1, Harry,
a boy in the year above, made Nyla
feel upset.
Nyla’s best friend is Jess.
Her mum revealed the name of
Farida’s condition.(Alzheimer’s)
Nyla thinks she made a new friend
at the library, and also finds out
about the librarian who grandma
Farida always remembered.

Important Quote

Vocabulary
“Life is like the buses”- pg. 17

Cardamom- the aromatic seeds of a plant of

the ginger family, used as a spice and also
medicinally.
 connection

I feel similar to Nyla.

I don’t know who I am, I don’t understand why I’m here and wish people would notice
me. The only reason someone would talk to me is if they need to point
out something that they hate about me, or if they’re bullying. Maybe even if they
need me as their ‘slave’.

Question/prediction Opinion/reflection

I think Nyla will start to believe her I think Nyla is a brave and sweet young
grandma’s comments. The ‘time lady. She always cares for people, and
travelling’ ones. will always put family first.
 figures of speech

It feels like walking into a sanctuary- simile- meaning it’s so lush and well decorated/
enjoyable and peaceful.

The quite wraps around me- personification- meaning to have peace and quiet.

Sink my head into a book- hyperbole- meaning to focus all your attention on the
book and read for long periods of time, forgetting about your surroundings

more vocabulary words grandma’s sayings/idioms

Life is like the buses- it runs on its own

time!
Skulking - keep out of sight, typically
with a sinister or cowardly motive.
Age is just a number- it doesn’t matter
how old you are, you should be treated
redial- dial (a telephone number) again.
the same no matter the age. It doesn’t
change anything about you.
regal- of, resembling, or fit for a
monarch, especially in being
It’s what’s in the heart that counts-
magnificent or dignified.
It doesn’t matter if you’re ugly or
wrinkly on the outside, as long as you’re
a good person.
instructions
Complete the following activities as you read.

Key points/Events
Character Development
Record any major points
Select the main character first or events in this chapter.
who is important for this You should have at least
section of the reading. Share 2-3 pieces of
any new information that was information from this
revealed and how it deepens section of reading.
your understanding of the
character. You can always
discuss other characters too.
Write 2-3 sentences

Important Quote
Select an important quote
from this section of
reading and write the Vocabulary
page number like this:
Write down at least one word
"He visited last week" (22).
you didn't fully understand
along with a definition.
 Connection
Make a connection with this section of the reading. The
connection could be with something you have read before, seen
in the news or in history, or experienced in your own life. This
could be a connection related to character, setting, plot,
conflict, or theme. Please write 2-3 sentences.

Question/prediction
If something from the
reading is confusing to you,
use this space to ask a
question.
If you are not confused
about an element of the
reading, use this space to
make a prediction.
Opinion/reflection
Use this space to share any
opinions you have about
characters, plot points, or
your general feelings about
the text or reading section.
You can also choose to
reflect on your conclusions
about the reading so far.

Please write 2-3 sentences.

 figures of speech
Quote all the figures of speech you could find.
Explain what each means.

more vocabulary words grandma’s sayings/idioms

Quote Grandma’s sayings or

Write down 3 or more words any other Idioms used in
and their meanings. this chapter.
Explain what it means.