Title - Antics! Author: Hepworth, Cathi Publisher: G.P.Putnam's Sons Print Synopsis Authors Purpose Genre The witty alphabet book for word lovers of all ages. Entertain Concept RDQ (Reading Difficulty Quotient) Accelerated Reader Lexile Find at 1275 4.0 790 Amazon RDQ based on a maximum of 3000 words Levels are suggested levels based on RDQ, not official levels Sentences Total Words Different Words Max Word/Sent 30 Total # of Words 30 # of Different Words 29 Ave Word/.Sent 0 Hi Freq occurs 0 0% # of Hi freq words 0 0% % of Long Sentences 0 Low Freq occurs 17 56.7% # of Low freq words 17 58.6% Subjective Criteria Illustrations: Some support Vocabulary: Technical/Specialized Language: Colorful, figurative Inferences: Required Concepts: Abstract/Difficult Prior Knowledge: Extensive requirement Features Targets adult reader Words presented in isolation Metaphors Unusual use of vocabulary Topics Words Ants Insects *Language Arts Low Frequency Words antique deviant enchanter flamboyant gallant immigrants jubilant kant lieutenant mutant nonchalant observant pantaloons quarantine rembrant vigilantes xanthophile