Fourth Grade Rats Reading and Vocabulary
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Objective
I can answer questions about "Fourth Grade Rats" by referring to details, making inferences, and using context clues for new words.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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"Fourth Grade Rats" is a book about best friends Suds and Joey who are starting fourth grade.
- 2
Joey wants to be a "fourth grade rat" who is tough and cool, not a "squeaker" who is little and polite.
- 3
Suds struggles to act like a "rat" because he likes being kind, and he learns the importance of being true to yourself.
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Practice
7 questions
What grade are Suds and Joey starting?
Based on the passage, what does Joey mean when he calls someone a 'squeaker'?
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Based on the passage, describe what Joey believes a "fourth grade rat" is like. What does the word "squeaker" mean in this passage, and what clues help you understand its meaning? How does Suds's struggle to act like a "rat" affect his friendship with Joey?”
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