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Walter's Worries
6-pack
ISBN: 9780478124781
Grade Level:
2
Reading Level:
J
Strategy/Skill:
Fluency, Making predictions, Using graphic sources, Vocabulary and word study
Genre:
Fantasy
Theme/Topic:
Humor, Overcoming Obstacles
Classification:
Fiction
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Book Summary
Walter is a dragon who has trouble holding down a job because he’s always causing fires. Walter and his friend Maisie go from place to place, job to job, until Walter finds the perfect job.
Features of the Book
- Direct speech
- Onomatopoeia – woosh, hssss, crash!, Ahh!
- Alternative verbs for said – grumbled, shouted, yelled, advised, cried, called
- Punctuation – ellipses, question marks
- Question and answer format
- Repetition
Purpose
Walter’s Worries can be used to introduce and reinforce the following skills:
- making, confirming, and revising predictions
- using illustrations to gain and deepen meaning
- identifying the plot and characters within a story
- extending vocabulary
- reading aloud with expression
- writing to communicate information
For more information please see our Lesson Plan
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