A Bad Smell

A Bad Smell is a realistic recount about a boy named Jack whose doctor sends him to a health camp to gain weight and manage his hives. Camp leaders are confused about a horrible smell in the bunker and find out it is coming from a small fish Jack catches and stores his locker. At the end of health camp, Jack successfully gains five kilograms and returns home.

Illustrations enhance and extend the meaning of the text.

Adjectives such as skinny, spotted and bad, are used. The abbreviation OK appears. The text includes complex sentences with variety in order of clauses as well as some similes. To conclude, students are invited to learn about the characteristics of a recount supported by examples from the text.

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