Houghton/Mifflin Reading
Theme 6: Talent Show
Talented people work hard at what they love to do.
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Story 1: The Art Lesson by Tomie de Paola
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Strategy Focus: Evaluate
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Story 2: Moses Goes to a Concert by Isaac Millman
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Strategy Focus: Summarize
Story 3: The School Mural by Sarah Vazquez
Genre: realistic Fiction
Strategy Focus: Question