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.

Using highly scaffolded sentence frames and an essay blueprint, students will draft their multi-paragraph response describing the relationship between Min and Grandpa.