Movements for Equality

Lesson 4
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ELA

Alternate Unit 5

1st Grade

Lesson 4 of 28

Objective


Explain why the author titles the book Kamala Harris: Rooted in Justice.

Readings and Materials


  • Book: Kamala Harris: Rooted in Justice by Nikki Grimes and illustrated by Laura Freeman 

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Target Task


Discussion & Writing Prompt

Why does the author title the book Kamala Harris: Rooted in Justice? Support your answer with multiple reasons.

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Key Questions


  • Why does Kamala attend Howard University?

  • In what ways was Kamala preparing to be a woman warrior? Give multiple examples.

  • What steps did Kamala take to turn herself into a person others could call on for help? Give multiple examples.

  • What did Kamala fight for as a Senator? What does it show about her?

  • The author ends by saying, “Kamala Harris is still writing her American story.” What does the author mean?

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Common Core Standards


  • 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.
  • RI.1.9 — Identify basic similarities in and differences between two texts on the same topic (e.g., in illustrations, descriptions, or procedures).
  • RI.1.9 — Identify basic similarities in and differences between two texts on the same topic (e.g., in illustrations, descriptions, or procedures).

Supporting Standards

RI.1.1
RI.1.2
RI.1.10
SL.1.1

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