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Who's the New Kid?

Skill: Characterization

Read a set of fictional diary entries in which one fifth-grade girl tells about meeting a newcomer with a special talent. Think about what you learn about the newcomer based on the information in the diary. Read all of the directions below. Then follow the steps.

1. Go to the Meeting Marta Worksheet.
2. Print the worksheet.
3. Click the Close button on the browser toolbar to return here.
4. Next, follow the directions on the worksheet as you read "Meeting Marta."

When you have finished the worksheet, go to Web Wise: How to Do an Online Search. This activity will help you practice finding interesting information on the Internet.