| Reading A-Z Level |  |
| Ages | 7 - 9 |
| Grade | 3 |
| Fountas & Pinnell | N |
| Reading Recovery | 30 |
| DRA | 30 |
| Lexile | 651-690 |
Chinzaemon the Silent
Folktale (fiction),
1,355 words,
Level Q (Grade 3)
Chinzaemon the Silent is a retelling of a Japanese folktale. Chinzaemon, famous for his swords and scabbards, is asked by a powerful prince to make weapons for his soldiers and guards. In his new position, Chinzaemon plays jokes on people. Although most of the jokes seem quite silly, in the end they prove to be very wise. Beautiful, historically accurate illustrations support the text.
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Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Comprehension
Understand and identify cause-and-effect relationships
Grammar and Mechanics
Recognize predicates in sentences
Word Work
Recognize and use the suffix -ly to create adverbs
Comprehension
Understand and identify cause-and-effect relationships
Grammar and Mechanics
Recognize predicates in sentences
Word Work
Recognize and use the suffix -ly to create adverbs
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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