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Setting
Setting is the time and place in a story. Good readers understand the time, the time sequence, change in time that occurs throughout a text. Good readers also connect to the setting and understand it's visual power to bring the characters to life and give the story deeper meaning.
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Amber on the Mountian by Tony Johnston Reading Level: Story
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When I Was Young in the Mountains
by Cynthia Rylant Reading Level: Story
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Encounter by Jane Yolen Reading Level: Story Treasure: string of Mardi Gras beads (represents glass beads) Teach: Connect: Author's Website:
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The Pumpkin Blanket by Deborah Turney Zagwyn Reading Level: Story Treasure: pumpkin sticker or quilt block Teach: $ Literature Enrichment Experience Unit Connect: Author's Website:
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Koala Lou by Mem Fox Reading Level: Story
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My Great-Aunt Arizona by Gloria
Houston Reading Level: Story
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Night in the Country by Cynthia
Rylant Reading Level: Story
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Smoky Night by Eve Bunting Reading Level: Story
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The Great Kapok Tree by Lynne
Cherry Reading Level: Story
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A River Ran Wild by Lynne Cherry Reading Level: Story Treasure: a small clear aquarium pebble, or a white pebble Teach: Connect: Author's Website:
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The Other Side by Jacqueline
Woodson Reading Level: Story
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