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Realistic (fiction), 2,559 words, Level X (Grade 5), Lexile 880L
Andy prepares himself for a boring vacation with his grandparents when, on the way there, his mother claims that Grandpa used to parachute out of planes and fight wildfires. Andy doubts her tale, but when he finds an old photograph and encourages Grandpa to tell his amazing story, he changes his mind about what his grandparents can do.
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Reading Strategy Use the reading strategy of making, revising, and confirming predictions before and during reading
Comprehension Analyze Character : Analyze a character's words, thoughts, feelings, and actions
Grammar and Mechanics Verbs and Direct Objects : Understand and identify direct objects
Word Work Personification : Recognize and write personifications
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
