Discussion of and guided practice in the recognition of the difference between homophones, homonyms, and homographs.

Discussion of direct and indirect characterization with examples using popular cartoon characters and a novel, closing with an assortment of review games and an assessment.

Contains a teacher-made video and a spoof of Mary Poppins trailer to help students understand how directors creadte mood.

Three levels of questioning that stimulate higher-level thinking while reading.