| Reading A-Z Level |  |
| Ages | 8 - 11 |
| Grade | 4 |
| Fountas & Pinnell | Q |
| Reading Recovery | 40 |
| DRA | 40 |
| Lexile | 771-800 |
Mystery in the Moonlight
Mystery (fiction),
1,617 words,
Level U (Grade 4)
Mystery in the Moonlight is written as a mystery to teach the reader about a condition called XP, Xeroderma Pigmentosum. The author leads the main characters, as well as readers, to wonder if their new neighbors could be vampires or werewolves, since no one sees them in the daylight. This book is a good starting point for learning about XP, the depleting ozone layer, and sun safety.
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Lesson Resources
Preteach the Vocabulary
Story Words
casual, coincidences, complemented, escapades, fraternal twins, identical twins, intent, logical, plots, recruit, threshold, tolerate, Xeroderma Pigmentosum
casual, coincidences, complemented, escapades, fraternal twins, identical twins, intent, logical, plots, recruit, threshold, tolerate, Xeroderma Pigmentosum
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Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Use the reading strategy of visualizing to understand fictional text
Comprehension
Analyze characters in the story
Grammar and Mechanics
Use future-tense verbs in sentences
Word Work
Understand and use content vocabulary
Use the reading strategy of visualizing to understand fictional text
Comprehension
Analyze characters in the story
Grammar and Mechanics
Use future-tense verbs in sentences
Word Work
Understand and use content vocabulary
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
Assess the Objectives
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