Inspiring Artists and Musicians

Lesson 9
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ELA

Unit 5

1st Grade

Lesson 9 of 26

Objective


Explain what Jean-Michel was courageous.

Readings and Materials


  • Book: Radiant Child: The Story of Young Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat by Javaka Steptoe 

  • Painting: Untitled by Jean-Michel Basquiat 

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Target Task


Discussion & Writing Prompt

How was Jean-Michel courageous?

  • Jean-Michel was courageous, because ___________________.
  • Jean-Michel was courageous, so __________________.

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Key Questions


  • How does the author show that Jean-Micheal was proud of his art?

  • How did Jean-Michel’s mom play an important role in his life and artwork? Give two examples.

  • What challenges does Jean-Michel face? How do they impact him?

  • Why does Jean-Michel move to New York City? What does he do there?

  • How does Jean-Michel feel about his work?

Vocabulary


courageous

adj.

fearless, brave, not scared by pain or challenge

radiant

adj.

bright and full of happiness and joy

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Common Core Standards


  • L.1.1.g — Use frequently occurring conjunctions (e.g., and, but, or, so, because).
  • L.1.1.j — Produce and expand complete simple and compound declarative, interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory sentences in response to prompts.
  • RI.1.3 — Describe the connection between two individuals, events, ideas, or pieces of information in a text.
  • RI.1.8 — Identify the reasons an author gives to support points in a text.
  • SL.1.1 — Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 1 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups

Supporting Standards

L.1.4
L.1.6
RI.1.1
RI.1.4
RI.1.7
RI.1.10
SL.1.2
SL.1.5
SL.1.6

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