Word Smith, Private I
Palabra Perez, D-T-cti-V
Lexi Savant, détective privé
Word Smith, Private I
Word Smith, Private I
Word Smith, Private I
Word Smith, Private I
Narrative (fiction), 2,160 words, Spanish Level X (Grade 5), Lexile 740L
Word Smith, Private I is a mystery story filled with wordplay, including anagrams, palindromes, Hinky Pinkys, tongue twisters, knock-knock jokes, and spoonerisms. When Hannah Eve Hannah receives three warnings in the form of riddles, she enlists the help of Word Smith, the famous Private I. They work together to crack the case and catch the PUNisher at his own game. Illustrations support the text.
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Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Make, revise, and confirm predictions to understand the text
Comprehension
Author's Purpose : Identify author's purpose
Grammar and Mechanics
Compound Adjectives : Understand and use compound adjectives
Word Work
Similes : Identify and form similes
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
