CLOSE READING OF THE BOY WHO LOVED WORDS: HOW DO PEOPLE BUILD THEIR WORD POWER?
Because The Boy Who Loved Words is a more complex text, students need access to excerpts from the book to complete the close reading cycle. See supporting materials for a list of appropriate excerpts.
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| CCLS | State Standard |
|---|---|
| RL.3.2 | Recount stories, including fables, folktales, and myths from diverse cultures; determine the... |
| RL.3.3 | Describe characters in a story (e.g., their traits, motivations, or feelings) and explain how their... |
| W.3.8 | Recall information from experiences or gather information from print and digital sources; take... |
