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Morty the Meany

Fantasy (fiction), 1,201 words, Level S (Grade 3), Fiction Series, Lexile 710L

Everyone gets angry from time to time, but dealing with our anger appropriately can be a struggle. Morty the Meany does a great job of showing how hard it can be to deal with emotions and teaches an important lesson on how to handle anger. Detailed illustrations and a relatable story will keep readers engaged throughout. This book can also be used to teach students how to retell the events of the story as well as to analyze characters to better understand the text.

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Lesson Resources

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Preteach the Vocabulary

Story Words
annoyance, apologetic, dejected, humiliation, indignation, mortified, overcome, sheepishly, sulked

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Reading Strategy
Retell the events of a story to understand text

Comprehension
Analyze characters in a story

Grammar and Mechanics
Recognize and use adverbs

Word Work
Recognize and understand the use of compound words

Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class

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