Book Summary
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.

About the Lesson

Targeted Reading Strategy

• Retell

Objectives

• Use the reading strategy of retelling to better understand text
• Make inferences
• Understand the use of plural nouns (y to i)
• Recognize and use antonyms

Materials

• Book -- Morty and the Teacher's Apples (copy for each student)
• Chalkboard or dry erase board
• Dictionaries and thesauruses
• Retell, make inferences, plural nouns, antonyms worksheets

   Indicates an opportunity for student to mark in the book. (All activities may be completed with paper and pencil if books are reusable.)

Vocabulary

• Content words: mischievous, fragrant, discreetly, decaying, scampered, regret, expression, immaculate