Small Saul by Ashley Spires
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Erin Lawlor
Small Saul is a story 
about a boy who always dreamed about a life at sea. When he’s turned down by the Navy, he decides to try his hand at becoming a pirate. However, Saul is not a typical pirate by nature. Although he learns in Pirate College that pirates care only about treasure, being tough, and their ship, Saul is quite different. He is sweet, sensitive, and tidy, and enjoys baking, decorating, and singing sea shanties. When he finally joins a pirate crew aboard the Rusty Squid, his crewmates notice how much he stands out. Will Saul make it as part of his new pirate crew, or will he have to compromise who he really is to fit in?
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Comprehension
- Recognize literary elements (genre, plot, character, setting, theme problem/resolution).
- Summarize text; include important details.
Accuracy
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Fluency
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Use punctuation to enhance phrasing and prosody.
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Tune in to interesting words.
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Use prior knowledge and context clues.
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