The Power of Reading

Lesson 6
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ELA

Unit 6

1st Grade

Lesson 6 of 26

Objective


Explain how José brought joy to the kids in his neighborhood.

Readings and Materials


  • Book: Digging for Words: José Alberto Gutiérrez and the Library He Built by Angela Burke Kunkel 

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Target Task


Discussion & Writing Prompt

How did José bring joy to the kids in his neighborhood?

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Key Questions


  • Describe the two Josés. Give two to three details about each.

  • What does José look for when he collects the garbage? Why?

  • How does José feel about the books he collects? How do you know?

  • What is Paradise? How do the two Josés feel about Paradise? 

  • How does José feel after visiting Paradise? How do you know?

Vocabulary


devour

adj.

to read quickly and eagerly

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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.1.5 — Explain major differences between books that tell stories and books that give information, drawing on a wide reading of a range of text types.

Supporting Standards

L.1.1
L.1.2
L.1.6
RL.1.1
RL.1.4
RL.1.4
RL.1.9
RL.1.10
SL.1.1
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