Finding Your Power: Freddie Ramos

Lesson 17
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ELA

Unit 5

2nd Grade

Lesson 17 of 21

Objective


Defend if Freddie is a superhero by using details to retell key events and how characters respond to major events and challenges.

Readings and Materials


  • Book: Zapato Power: Freddie Ramos Springs Into Action by Jacqueline Jules  — Chapter 7

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Target Task


Discussion & Writing Prompt

At the end of the chapter, Freddie’s mom calls him a superhero. Based on the events of this chapter, is Freddie a superhero? Why or why not?

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Key Questions


  • What does the description "my face heated up" show about Freddie?

  • Where do Freddie and his mom go to look for Mr. Vaslov? What do they notice?

  • Why did Freddie say his Zapato Power was not working and he needed to use his brain power?

  • How does the wristband help Freddie find Mr. Vaslov?

  • Why does Freddie promise to take care of Starwood Park when Mr. Vaslov is gone?

Vocabulary


groaned

v.

to make a deep sound to show pain

protested

v.

to express disagreement

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Common Core Standards


  • RL.2.3 — Describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges.
  • RF.2.4 — Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.

Supporting Standards

L.2.1.f
L.2.4.a
RF.2.3
RL.2.1
RL.2.6
RL.2.7
RL.2.10
SL.2.1
SL.2.2

Next

Explain why the chapter is titled, “An Extra Button” by using details to retell key events and how characters respond to major events and challenges.

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