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ABC DETECTIVES

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Learners alphabetize words according to the first letter while pretending to be detectives with magnifying glasses. They also work on their social skills and character development when working with their teams and partners.

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Vocabulary, alphabetizing

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alphabetize, vocabulary words, english language arts

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