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The Mystery of the Missing Socks
Who swiped Mr. McGillicutty's prized poka-dot socks? Ace reporter Steve Scoop uses the tools of his trade-his trusty notebook and quotation marks-to solve this hilarious whodunit. This is a super-funny story designed to help kids grasp the essential rules of quotation marks.
16 pages, Paperback
First published August 1, 2004
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October 13, 2013
Grammar Tales: The Mystery of the Missing Socks
By Justin Martin
Illustrations By Kelly Kennedy
Grade Levels: App. 2-5
DRA/Lexile Measure/GLE: n/a
Reviewed By Aaron Carter
In this book, Steve Scoop, who is a reporter, is tasked with writing a story about a pair of missing polka-dot socks. In the process of interviewing people and following leads, Scoop explains and illustrates the proper use of quotation marks, exclamation points, question marks, and provides other recommendations for effective writing. At the end of the book, the newspaper article--penned using all of Scoop's suggestions--is shown for children to read. In addition to be an interesting read, this is a remarkable tool for teaching grammar and writing skills and to practice prosody.
By Justin Martin
Illustrations By Kelly Kennedy
Grade Levels: App. 2-5
DRA/Lexile Measure/GLE: n/a
Reviewed By Aaron Carter
In this book, Steve Scoop, who is a reporter, is tasked with writing a story about a pair of missing polka-dot socks. In the process of interviewing people and following leads, Scoop explains and illustrates the proper use of quotation marks, exclamation points, question marks, and provides other recommendations for effective writing. At the end of the book, the newspaper article--penned using all of Scoop's suggestions--is shown for children to read. In addition to be an interesting read, this is a remarkable tool for teaching grammar and writing skills and to practice prosody.
Displaying 1 of 1 review