Morty and the Teacher's Apples
Fantasy (fiction),
1,289 words,
Level Q (Grade 3)
Serial
Morty and the Teacher's Apples continues the mischievous adventures of Morty, a third grade mouse who finds himself in a dilemma when he plays a trick on his teacher that he then later regrets. Text is supported by engaging illustrations and is ideal for highlighting positive character traits.
Book Resources
Lesson Resources
Download the full lesson plan for Morty and the Teacher's Apples
Preteach the Vocabulary
Story Words
decaying, discreetly, expression, fragrant, immaculate, mischievous, regret, scampered
decaying, discreetly, expression, fragrant, immaculate, mischievous, regret, scampered
Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Use the reading strategy of retelling to better understand text
Comprehension
Make inferences
Grammar and Mechanics
Understand the use of plural nouns (y to i)
Word Work
Recognize and use antonyms
Use the reading strategy of retelling to better understand text
Comprehension
Make inferences
Grammar and Mechanics
Understand the use of plural nouns (y to i)
Word Work
Recognize and use antonyms
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
