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This passage teaches young writers how to use a FACT to help the reader imagine something hard to picture. The author does not just tell us Mr. Little is six inches tall — he compares it to the book the child is holding. Now the reader can look at the real book in their hand and understand exactly how small Mr. Little is. Good writers help you measure.
Mr. Little was only six inches tall. That's not even as tall as this book.
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Discussion Questions
Narration Prompt
Tell the story of this chapter. Stop at the moment the author tells you the Littles have tails. What does that detail tell you about the kind of story this is?
Discussion Questions
- The Littles live in the walls of the Big family's house without the Bigs knowing. Is the Littles' hiding SECRET and sneaky, or is it just the way they have to live to stay safe? What in the chapter makes you think so?
- The Littles have tails, but the author says they look almost like regular people in every other way. Why did the author decide to give them tails? What does this small detail tell you about what kind of book this is? What in the chapter makes you think so?
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