Storylords: Activating Prior Knowledge Before Reading
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Norbert meets Lexor and takes on his first challenge: helping a dancer solve a riddle.
'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: Activating Prior Knowledge Before Reading
Special | 14m 50sVideo has Closed Captions
'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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