An introductory lesson to multiple-meaning words using a detective theme to help students decode different definitions of the same word.

Students will use a kid-friendly MCAS rubric to self-assess and peer-edit their work. The lesson concludes with a final polish of their essay to meet grade 4 expectations.

Students will learn to select the 'best' evidence from the text to support their claims. They will use a graphic organizer to pair textual details with their own explanations.