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my Notes

Notice &
Note
Aha Moment

Prepare to Read

GENRE STUDY Realistic fiction tells a story about

characters and events that are like those in real life.

• The events in realistic fiction build on each other to

keep the plot moving.
• Realistic fiction includes characters who act, think,

and speak like real people.

• Realistic fiction may include sensory details and
figurative language to appeal to the reader.

• Realistic fiction often includes dialogue to develop

the story.

SET A PURPOSE Think about the title and genre of this

text. What kind of girl might Judy be? List some words
below that could describe Judy.

CRITICAL
VOCABULARY

moody

pesky

illustrate

snarled

Meet the Author:
Megan McDonald

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