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Read this text after the first story, “Indian Shoes,” to have students discuss characters’ relationships. In this story, Ray and Grampa Halfmoon go to a shop and see a pair of moccasins that remind Grampa of home. Have students discuss why Ray traded his hightop sneakers for the moccasins. Then, have students discuss why Lucy wanted to play “Happy Birthday” as a present for her grandma in “A Very Special Gift for Grandma.” Have students discuss the importance of the relationships in both texts. Ask, “What do Ray’s actions in this chapter tell you about his relationship with Grampa Halfmoon? How is Lucy’s relationship with her grandma in ‘A Very Special Gift for Grandma’ similar to Ray’s relationship with Grampa Halfmoon?” Students should give specific examples of the characters’ actions to support their thinking.