

Many Happy Returns
Muchos regresos felices
Une façon de revenir
Many Happy Returns
Many Happy Returns
Many Happy Returns
Many Happy Returns
Realistic (fiction), 2,005 words, Spanish Level W (Grade 4), Lexile 880L
Jess is very upset. Not only did he lose his pet bird, but he cannot master the technique of throwing a boomerang, and is having difficulty making friends with some kids at school. Many Happy Returns is a realistic fiction book about a boy who is searching for his dove while venting his frustration to an old boomerang-slinger champ. M'Gwump, Jess's Australian grandpa, teaches the young boy a life lesson through his wisdom and hobby of throwing a boomerang. This engaging book encourages students to practice analyzing the plot and identifying similes.
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Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Summarize to understand text
Comprehension
Analyze Plot : Identify the parts of a plot
Grammar and Mechanics
Commas : Recognize and use of commas to separate dialogue
Word Work
Similes : Identify similies
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class