Morty and the Suitcase Caper
Fantasy (fiction),
1,563 words,
Level Q (Grade 3)
Serial
Morty and the Suitcase Caper is the story of a young mouse who has mixed feelings about visiting his grandparents. He wishes he could bring along his toys so he won't be bored. Morty finds a way to bring his toys but realizes that his selfish solution comes with a cost. Illustrations support the text.
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Lesson Resources
Download the full lesson plan for Morty and the Suitcase Caper
Preteach the Vocabulary
Story Words
aromas, exiled, impatiently, mischievous, permeating, quivering, scurried
aromas, exiled, impatiently, mischievous, permeating, quivering, scurried
Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Use the reading strategy of visualizing to better understand text
Comprehension
Analyze the main character in a text
Grammar and Mechanics
Understand the use of possessive nouns
Word Work
Understand the use of figurative language (similes)
Use the reading strategy of visualizing to better understand text
Comprehension
Analyze the main character in a text
Grammar and Mechanics
Understand the use of possessive nouns
Word Work
Understand the use of figurative language (similes)
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
