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Fun with Mo and Toots
6-pack
ISBN: 9780478121841
Grade Level:
K
Reading Level:
C
Strategy/Skill:
Phonemic awareness, Text structure, Using texts as models for own writing, Vocabulary and word study
Genre:
General Narrative
Theme/Topic:
Humor, Relationships
Classification:
Fiction
Fluency:
Emergent
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Book Summary
Fun is the name of the game. Familiar character Toots and her friend Mo tell readers about the activities they enjoy.
Features of the Book
- The element of repetition supported by strong, clear images.
- The use of text within the illustrations – “By Toots” and “Mighty Mo.”
- The high-frequency words – “in,” “I,” “We,” “like,” “to,” and “my.”
- The change from “I” to “We” when both characters are talking.
- The use of a question mark to engage the reader.
- The use of bold type for emphasis.
Purpose
Fun with Mo and Toots can be used in a guided reading setting to introduce the following skills and strategies:
- reading a range of simple, high-frequency words in context
- developing an awareness of the directionality of the print on each page
- identifying onset and rime within words
- writing a story that incorporates a similar model to that of the book
For more information please see our Lesson Plan
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