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Beware!
6-pack
ISBN: 9780478122749
Copyright Date: 1999
Grade Level:
4
Reading Level:
Q
Strategy/Skill:
Author's purpose, Character study, Main ideas, Making connections
Genre:
Realistic Fiction
Theme/Topic:
Adventure, Character Education, Neighborhood
Classification:
Fiction
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Book Summary
Jake and Kelsey have often picked grapes from a property they pass on their way to school. However, this year Mr. Granger, the new owner, puts up a sign saying “Beware of the Agapanthus.” After the children discover what an agapanthus really is, they decide to pick some grapes – only to find that Mr. Granger has beaten them to it.
Features of the Book
- The high-interest narrative
- The clear message in the text
- Unfamiliar vocabulary – agapanthus, schnauzer
- Effective use of language – squeaked, sniffed, scowled, hissed
- Attitudes and values that require critical thinking and response
Purpose
Beware! can be used to introduce and reinforce the following skills:
- relating ideas and events to students’ own experience or views
- identifying the main idea or theme and supporting detail
- identifying the author’s intention
- discussing the author’s choice of language
- analyzing characters’ feelings and actions
For more information please see our Lesson Plan
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