Mystery in the Moonlight
Misterio a la luz de la luna
Mystère au clair de lune
Mystery in the Moonlight
Mystery in the Moonlight
Mystery in the Moonlight
Mystery in the Moonlight
Mystery (fiction), 1,617 words, Level U (Grade 4)
Mystery in the Moonlight is a mystery that can help readers learn about a condition called XP, Xeroderma Pigmentosum. In the story, Nico and Isabel wonder if their new neighbors could be vampires or werewolves, since no one sees them in the daylight. They investigate and discover a different reason for their neighbors' living situation: Andrew, a child in the household, has XP and cannot be exposed to sunlight. When they make this discovery, Nico and Isabel find ways to include Andrew in moonlight activities with other neighborhood friends.
Lesson Resources
Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Use the reading strategy of visualizing to understand fictional text
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Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
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