Retell the story

Story Connection

About the Illustrator Maggie Smith thinks that a child’s world is exciting and adventurous. In her illustrations, she tries to create colorful and warm worlds with expressive characters that catch the readers’ attention. She says that life is always interesting, and that is from where she gets so many ideas for her books.

Retell Can you remember three places the girl went to in Treasure Hunt ?

Place #1 Place #2 Place #3

To Student: Find a picture of the illustrator on the internet. Print, cut, and paste here.

Illustrator�s Purpose Maggie Smith wanted to illustrate a treasure hunt—a fun activity we can do outside. Treasure hunts are even more fun when you are with your friends. Draw a picture of something you like to do outside with your friends or family.

Text Evidence 1. In the story, did the girl really go to those places ? How do you know ? Key Detail 2. Where do you think she really was ? Setting 3. Was the girl playing “makebelieve” in Treasure Hunt ? How can you tell ? Key Detail