Morty and the Mousetown Gazette
Morty and the Mousetown Gazette
Morty and the Mousetown Gazette
Morty and the Mousetown Gazette
Morty and the Mousetown Gazette
Morty and the Mousetown Gazette
Morty and the Mousetown Gazette
Fantasy (fiction), 1,834 words, Level T (Grade 3), Fiction Series, Lexile 860L
Morty Mouse couldn't believe he finally had a chance to become a newspaper carrier. His friend Ben asked him to cover his route for three days, and if Morty did a good job, he just might get his own job. Will Morty see his dream of being a newspaper carrier become a reality? Students will learn about the importance of dependability and honesty as Morty discovers if he is ready for the responsibility of having a job. Illustrations support the text.
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Story Words
convince, deadline, delivery, diligence, familiar, funeral, mistake, refund, responsibility, route, shrill, tip
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Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Use the reading strategy of making, revising, and confirming predictions to understand the text
Comprehension
Cause and Effect : Understand and identify cause-and-effect relationships
Grammar and Mechanics
Compound Sentences : Identify compound sentences used in text
Word Work
Homophones : Identify and use homophones
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
