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Comprehension: Vocabulary - Wonderful Words

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While reading Chapter 8 of Number the Stars, learners write down any words they encounter in their reading that they find interesting, strange, or confusing. They record why they chose each word, and after completing the reading selection, complete comprehension questions, including asking clarifying questions about the vocabulary.  

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5th - 8th
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English Language Arts
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