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Realistic (fiction), 1,279 words, Level P (Grade 2), Lexile 610L
Have you ever wished you could converse with an animal? Well, it seems that Hattie MacGruder has. This third grader, who has been accused of lying, is going to tell you all about what happened. She is even going to let you read her diary to make sure that you know the truth. This is a very funny book, told by Hattie herself, that children will surely enjoy reading.
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Guided Reading Lesson
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Reading Strategy Retell to understand and remember informational text
Comprehension Summarize important events in a book
Grammar and Mechanics Identify and use proper nouns
Word Work Identify and use antonyms
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
