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Suggested Ages:

Late Elementary

Themes:

Plants
Camping

Speech Sounds:

H
R (Vocalic)
ING
R Blends
J
S
K
S Blends
L
SH
L Blends
T
B
M
TH
CH
N
V
D
O
W
F
P
Z
G
R (Pre-Vocalic)

Adaptability:

Moderately

Narrative Type:

Language Concepts:

Verb Tenses
Pragmatics
Sequencing
Predicting
Inferencing
Figurative Language
Comparing/Contrasting
Describing
Vocabulary
Comprehension

Mortimer Henryson is excited to go to his father’s childhood sleepaway camp, Camp Wannaleaveee. But that is until he realizes that NO PETS OF ANY KIND ARE ALLOWED. A heartbroken Mortimer has no choice but to leave Plantzilla behind. Once Mortimer gets to camp, he discovers that Bulford Whipland, the camp bully, is his roommate. Will Plantzilla come and save the day?

This story has a Complete Episode structure with distinct Attempt/Reaction Cycles. You can adapt/simplify the text to fit the levels of various student needs

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I recommend using this book for:

  • Change
  • Friendship
  • Loyalty

Students will need background on:

  • Gardening
  • Plants
  • Summer Camp

Vocabulary:

discovery
youth
undeliverable
bunk
repellent
hike
disturb
bond
advise
fond
pal