Treasure in Puget Sound
El tesoro de Puget Sound
Trésor dans le Puget Sound
Treasure in the Puget Sound
Treasure in Puget Sound
Treasure in Puget Sound
Treasure in Puget Sound
Adventure (fiction), 1,778 words, Level V (Grade 4), Lexile 670L
Tim Hawkins is in for the adventure of his life when he crosses paths with Johnny Bones, an old gruff sailor who leaves Tim with a treasure map. Both thrilled and terrified to search for the treasure, Tim accompanies his grandfather and an unnerving man named MacDougal as they set sail. Inspired by Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island, Treasure in Puget Sound is an exciting and suspenseful story full of twists and unexpected turns. The book can also be used to teach students how to analyze characters and summarize to understand text.
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Story Words
armed, crony, custody, distraction, fiend, hightail, hijack, limped, lookout, slammer, standoff, terms
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Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Summarize to understand text
Comprehension
Analyze Character : Analyze characters
Grammar and Mechanics
Commas : Recognize and use commas to separate dialogue
Word Work
Content Vocabulary : Identify and use content vocabulary
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
