The Power of Reading

Lesson 5
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ELA

Unit 6

1st Grade

Lesson 5 of 26

Objective


Explain how the Library Lady changed Tomás’ life.

Readings and Materials


  • Book: Tomás and the Library Lady by Pat Mora 

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Target Task


Discussion & Writing Prompt

In what ways did the Library Lady change Tomás’ life? Give two reasons.

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Key Questions


  • Where does Tomás’ family move? Why do they move? 

  • Who is Papa Grande? How does he make Tomás feel?

  • How does Tomás feel when he gets to the library? How do you know?

  • What happens when Tomás goes inside of the library? How does Tomás feel?

  • How does the Library Lady help Tomás?

  • How did the Library Lady and Tomás show friendship?

Vocabulary


eager

adj.

wanting to do something or have something

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Common Core Standards


  • RL.1.2 — Retell stories, including key details, and demonstrate understanding of their central message or lesson.
  • RL.1.3 — Describe characters, settings, and major events in a story, using key details.
  • RL.1.7 — Use illustrations and details in a story to describe its characters, setting, or events.

Supporting Standards

L.1.1
L.1.2
RL.1.1
RL.1.9
RL.1.10
SL.1.1

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