1. Grace and the Time Machine From Starring Grace by Mary Hoffman

2. Genre Grace and the Time Machine is a play. A play has all the elements of a story- characters, setting, plot, and theme- but it doesn’t look like a story because it’s written to be performed. As you read, think about how this play might be different as a chapter in a book.

3. Selection Skill Draw Conclusions Facts and details are the small pieces of information in an article or story. Facts and details “add up” to a conclusion – a decision or opinion the author or the reader forms that must make sense.

4. aboard on board; in or on a ship, train, bus, airplane, etc.

5. atlas book of maps

6. awkward not graceful or skillful in movement or shape; not easily managed

7. capable having fitness, power, or ability; able; efficient; competent

8. chant to call over and over again

9. mechanical like a machine; automatic; without expression

10. miracle a wonderful happening that is contrary to, or independent of, the known laws of nature

11. reseats sits again

12. vehicle device for carrying people or things, such as a car, bus, airplane, etc.