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The Letter to the Form Ones

A story about what you inherit and what you pass on

Grade 7English1.2 Reading

A KICD Grade 7 story for the sub strand 1.2.1 Independent reading. 979 words, the length the design asks for at this grade.

The opening pages

Page 1

The notebook was kept in the ceiling of the Grade 9 dormitory, above the third beam from the door, and it had been there for longer than anyone currently in the school.

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Word list

initiation
tradition
hierarchy
inherit
precedent
dormitory
prefect
tacit
dignity
custom
cycle
break

Think about it

What is the difference between a tradition and a habit nobody has questioned?
Why is 'it happened to us' a weak argument? Is it ever a strong one?
Why did writing it down work better than simply stopping?

KICD

Subject	English Language
Grade	7
Strand	1.2 Reading
Sub strand	1.2.1 Independent reading
Theme	Personal and social responsibility
Length	979 words
Outcome	read selected materials for information and enjoyment