Cover Clues to Why It Was Written

Story Brief #10

The cover can give hints about why a book was written.

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Find what matters in the words.

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What you'll learn · 1 of 4

The cover can give hints about why a book was written.

What you'll learn · 2 of 4

A cover with a real photo of a whale and the title 'Whale Facts' probably teaches.

What you'll learn · 3 of 4

A cover with a cartoon whale wearing sunglasses and the title 'Wally Goes Surfing' is probably for fun.

What you'll learn · 4 of 4

Before reading, look at the cover, listen to the title, and make a guess about the author's reason.

Key points

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A cover says 'Whale Facts' with a real photo. Why?

2 of 3

A cartoon whale in sunglasses goes surfing. Why?

3 of 3

When can you guess the author's reason?

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