One Word Pearl by Nicole Groeneweg

Pearl loves and collects all kinds of words. Throughout the story, Pearl learns about word choice to get her thoughts and ideas across. We learn about the power of words to transform, inspire, and cultivate imagination.

• C: Make a picture or mental image
• C: Use text features (titles, headings, captions, graphic features) 
• C: Determine and analyze author's purpose

• A: Chunk letters and sounds together
• Trade a word/guess a word that makes sense

• F: Use punctuation to enhance phrasing and prosody
• F: Read the text as the author would say it, conveying the meaning or feeling.

• E: Tune in to interesting words.
• E: Use pictures, illustrations, and diagrams
• E: Use word parts to determine the meaning of words

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