Jacko of Baker Street

Jacko of Baker Street is a realistic, nonfiction text about Jacko, a man who does things that are out of the ordinary to the people of Baker Street. Kids and parents like Jacko and his odd creations, but one neighbour, who likes everything prim and proper, creates a petition to kick Jacko out of the neighbourhood. The other neighbours do not sign this petition because they like Jacko.

Illustrations support interpretation and enhance enjoyment in this narrative text. Illustrative text is used. An illustration of the petition is shown.

Some sentences begin with dependent clauses. Compound sentences are joined by and. Adjectives appear throughout and ellipses are used. To conclude, the petition that the neighbours create is shown.  In addition, simple activities that include oral, written, and visual communication are presented in the Teacher’s Guide Notes.

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