Storylords: Knowing When You Don’t Know (In Your Head)
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Norbert uses Mrs. Framish's strategy to help an artist paint.
Norbert uses Mrs. Framish's STRARO strategy (Stop, Think, Reread, Ask, and Read Over) to help an artist paint. 'Storylords' captures students' imagination through fantasy interwoven with reading comprehension strategies. Students will identify with Norbert as he learns how to be a Storylord and saves the citizens of Mojuste from the evil Thorzuul.
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WPT Archives: 1980s is a local public television program presented by PBS Wisconsin
Storylords: Knowing When You Don’t Know (In Your Head)
Special | 13m 51sVideo has Closed Captions
Norbert uses Mrs. Framish's STRARO strategy (Stop, Think, Reread, Ask, and Read Over) to help an artist paint. 'Storylords' captures students' imagination through fantasy interwoven with reading comprehension strategies. Students will identify with Norbert as he learns how to be a Storylord and saves the citizens of Mojuste from the evil Thorzuul.
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