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Lesson Overview


Objective

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.

Readings and Materials

  • Book: Zapato Power: Freddie Ramos Springs Into Action by Jacqueline Jules  — Chapter 8

Lesson Map

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Lesson
Writing

5 days

Overview

Write a narrative poem describing a superpower by including details that show actions, thoughts, and feelings.

Day 1 - Brainstorming

Generate ideas for a narrative poem by brainstorming possible superpowers, origin stories, challenges, and lessons learned.

Materials
  • "What Makes a Superhero?" Graphic Organizer (G2, U5, L21)
  • Superhero Illustration Sample Response (G2, U5, L21)
  • "What Makes a Superhero?" Graphic Organizer Sample Response (G2, U5, L21)
  • "What Makes a Superhero?" Graphic Organizer Model (G2, U5, L21)

Standards

RL.2.7W.2.3

Day 2 - Planning

Plan a narrative poem by organizing their superhero ideas into a clear beginning, middle, and end that includes a problem, solution, and lesson.

Materials
  • Narrative Writing Brainstorm Graphic Organizer (GK–2)
  • Narrative Writing Brainstorm Graphic Organizer Sample Response (G2, U5, L21)
  • Mentor Text 2 (G2, U5, L21)

Standards

RL.2.4RL.2.5W.2.3

Day 3 - Drafting

Draft a narrative poem by organizing their superhero ideas into a clear beginning, middle, and end that includes a problem, solution, and lesson.

Materials
  • Mentor Text 2 (G2, U5, L21)
  • Stanza Topic Cards (G2, U5, L21)

Standards

RL.2.4RL.2.5W.2.3

Day 4 - Revision & Editing

 Revise and edit a narrative superhero poem.

Materials
  • Revision Strategy Menu 2 (G2, U5, L21)
  • Notice and Wonder Peer Feedback Form (G2, U5, L21)

Standards

L.2.2W.2.3W.2.5

Day 5 - Publishing

Publish a narrative poem describing a superpower by including details that show actions, thoughts, and feelings.

Materials
  • Superpowered Poem Sample Response (G2, U5, L21)

Standards

SL.2.5W.2.3W.2.5

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