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By Lora Senf
By Lora Senf
Copyright: July 18th, 2023
Publisher: Knowledge Forest Press
Audience: 9-12 years old
Reading Level: Grades 5-7
"The Clackity" by Lore Segal is a whimsical chapter book that follows the adventures of a young girl named Abby and her talking toy duck, Amos. Set in a bustling city, Abby discovers a magical store called The Clackity, where she finds Amos and brings him to life with a wind-up key. Together, Abby and Amos embark on a series of delightful escapades, including helping a lost dog, outsmarting a mischievous cat, and saving the day at a fancy party. Along the way, they learn important lessons about friendship, kindness, and the power of imagination. With charming illustrations and heartwarming storytelling, "The Clackity" is sure to captivate young readers with its whimsical charm.
Book Trailer
Book Trailer
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Key Words
Key Words
Magical|Adventure|Imagination|Friendship|Clackity|Amos
Vocabulary Words
Vocabulary Words
Whimsical - Playfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way.
Example: "The Clackity was a whimsical toy store filled with magical treasures."
Enchanted - Under a spell; magical or mysterious.
Example: "Abby and Amos discovered an enchanted garden hidden behind The Clackity."
Ingenious - Clever, original, and inventive.
Example: "The toy inventor's ingenious creations amazed everyone who visited The Clackity."
Mysterious - Difficult or impossible to understand, explain, or identify.
Example: "Abby found a mysterious key that unlocked a secret door in The Clackity."
Marvelous - Extremely good or impressive; wonderful.
Example: "Abby's adventures in The Clackity were filled with marvelous surprises."
Magical - Possessing or relating to magic; enchanting.
Example: "Amos the toy duck had magical powers that brought him to life in The Clackity."
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.2: Determine a theme or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.2: Determine a theme or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments.
Students will identify the theme or central idea of "The Clackity" and analyze how it is conveyed through specific details in the text.
Suggested Reading
Suggested Reading
Class read or Independent Story
Reading Strategies
Reading Strategies
Berfore reading: A different reading strategy for 6th graders to use before starting to read "The Clackity" by Lore Segal could benToy Store Scavenger Hunt
During reading: Ask students to create sketches or drawings of scenes from the book as they read. This can help them visualize the setting, characters, and events, enhancing their comprehension and engagement with the text.
After reading: Design an escape room activity based on The Clackity store, where students must solve puzzles and riddles related to the book's plot and characters to "escape" from the store. This activity promotes teamwork and critical thinking skills while reinforcing key concepts from the novel.
Toy Store Escape Room Project Prompt
Class Activity
Class Activity
Create Your Own Magical Toy Store
Extension: After presenting their toy stores, students can write a short story or comic strip set in their magical toy store, featuring characters who interact with the toys and embark on imaginative adventures.
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