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Humorous (fiction), 1,620 words, Level S (Grade 3), Lexile 660L
As if having the name "Ermaline" isn't bad enough, Ermaline's mother is crazy about safety. She decides to build a dummy to put in the back seat of their car so it will look like they are traveling with a man. The ugly dummy causes even more teasing for poor Ermaline. But when the dummy foils a car thief, Ermaline might have to change her mind.
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Reading Strategy Use the reading strategy of asking and answering questions to understand text
Comprehension Use the reading strategy of analyzing characters to understand text
Grammar and Mechanics Use commas to set off clauses and phrases
Word Work Use suffix -ment to make new words
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
