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The Extra Three Hundred

A story about a mistake that was not hers

Grade 7English1.2 Reading

A KICD Grade 7 story for the sub strand 1.2.1 Independent reading. 913 words, the length the design asks for at this grade.

The opening pages

Page 1

Her mother gave her the phone and the national ID and said, "Two thousand. Count it in front of him, not outside." Mumbi said yes. She did not count it in front of him. There were six people waiting behind her and the agent was moving fast and she was twelve years old and did not want to be the one holding up the queue.

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Word list

agent
float
ledger
shortage
kiosk
queue
chemist
set text
rounding error

Think about it

Mumbi tells herself there is a difference between taking money and being given it. Is she right? Does it matter?
Why does the story say she felt 'lighter' rather than proud? What is the difference?
Mr Omondi does not praise her. Why do you think the writer chose that?

KICD

Subject	English Language
Grade	7
Strand	1.2 Reading
Sub strand	1.2.1 Independent reading
Theme	1.0 Personal Responsibility
Length	913 words
Outcome	read selected materials for information and enjoyment