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Classic (fiction), 1,914 words, Level X (Grade 5), Multi-Part Classics, Lexile 940L
When Sara enters the classroom on the first day of school, her new classmates whisper about their exotic new classmate. Sara's beautiful clothing, her fancy living quarters and her French maid have caused a lot of jealousy among some of the other girls, particularly pretty, bossy Lavinia. When Miss Minchin discovers that little Sara speaks perfect, fluent French, something Miss Minchin never learned to do, she is infuriated. In fact, Miss Minchin begins to harbor a secret, strong dislike for Sara.
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Reading Strategy Use the reading strategy of summarizing to understand the story
Comprehension Identify the character point of view and determine how it affects the story
Grammar and Mechanics Identify and use pronoun agreement
Word Work Identify and understand dialects
