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Classic (fiction), 2,286 words, Level Y (Grade 5), Multi-Part Classics, Lexile 860L
Alice is reintroduced to the Duchess, who seems unnecessarily obsessed with morals that make no sense. Alice then meets an extremely rude Gryphon who leads her to a mournful Mock Turtle sitting on a cliff overlooking the sea. The Mock Turtle regales her with a sad tale about the days when he was a real turtle.
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Reading Strategy Use the reading strategy of retelling to understand the story
Comprehension Compare and contrast settings, characters, and events in the story
Grammar and Mechanics Identify and use superlative adjectives
Word Work Identify and understand similes and metaphors
