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How does point of view affect how a story is told?

Close Reading Pack, Grade 4, Literary Text

In this Close Reading Pack, students read historical fiction stories about people who are part of a wagon train heading West. Students must read closely to understand the story and to locate evidence to support their answer to the Key Question.

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The Store Owner

Low - Lexile: 710L
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The Farmer

Medium - Lexile: 750L
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The Sister Traveling Alone

Medium - Lexile: 790L
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The Wagon Master

High - Lexile: 870L
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Connecting Passage

The Excited Child

Medium - Lexile: 860L
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