Learning From Mistakes: Keena Ford

Lesson 13
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ELA

Alternate Unit 5

2nd Grade

Lesson 13 of 26

Objective


Explain how Keena’s feelings about second grade change by identifying evidence that shows character feelings and character change.

Readings and Materials


  • Book: Keena Ford and the Second-Grade Mix-Up by Melissa Thomson  pp. 29 – 37

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Target Task


Discussion & Writing Prompt

How do Keena’s feelings about second grade change? Why do they change?

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Key Questions


  • Keena says, "I have decided that I will probably hate second grade." Why does she say this?

  • Model fluent reading on page 34. Ask: “What do you notice I pay attention to as I read fluently? What does that help me to understand?”

  • How does Keena feel about second grade at the end of the day? Why?

  • What does Eric say about his first day of second grade? Do you believe him? Why or why not?

Vocabulary


actually

adv.

as a matter of fact; really

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Common Core Standards


  • RL.2.3 — Describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges.
  • RL.2.6 — Acknowledge differences in the points of view of characters, including by speaking in a different voice for each character when reading dialogue aloud.
  • RF.2.4 — Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.

Supporting Standards

L.2.1.f
RF.2.3
RL.2.10
SL.2.1
SL.2.2

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Describe what “mess” Keena gets herself into and what she decides to do by identifying evidence that shows character conflict and perspective.

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