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Adventure (fiction), 1,409 words, Level V (Grade 4), Fiction Series, Lexile 820L
Qynn's adventures continue in The House in the Desert, the next story in the Hollow Kids series. This time, she wanders through a barren desert and discovers an odd house, where she encounters another strange creature. This mysterious and engaging book encourages students to make inferences and draw conclusions while also providing the chance to use adverbs and similes.
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Reading Strategy Summarize details from a story accurately
Comprehension Make Inferences/Draw Conclusions : Use textual evidence to make inferences and draw conclusions
Grammar and Mechanics Adverbs : Recognize and use adverbs
Word Work Similes : Identify and use similes
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
