Jack-o'-Lanterns
Informational (nonfiction) 970 words, Level Q (Grade 3), Lexile 870L
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A festive sight on doorsteps, on porches, and in windows, jack-o'-lanterns are popular Halloween decorations. Jack-o'-Lanterns provides students an introduction to the history of this tradition as well as a glimpse into the creative liberties people have taken over the years to create jack-o'-lantern masterpieces. The book can also be used to teach students how to discern fact or opinion and to identify synonyms and antonyms.
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