Learning From Mistakes: Keena Ford

Lesson 14
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ELA

Alternate Unit 5

2nd Grade

Lesson 14 of 26

Objective


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

Readings and Materials


  • Book: Keena Ford and the Second-Grade Mix-Up by Melissa Thomson  pp. 38 – 44

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Target Task


Discussion & Writing Prompt

What “mess” does Keena get herself into? What does she decide to do?

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Key Questions


  • How does Keena write her birthday? Is it correct? Explain why.

  • Why does Keena not tell the truth when Ms. Campbell asks her?

  • Model fluent reading: Read the dialogue between Keena and her brother. Ask them to notice how you read it fluently.

  • What does Keena decide to do? Why?

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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.2.5
L.2.5.a
RF.2.3
RL.2.6
RL.2.10
SL.2.1
SL.2.2

Next

Write a letter to Keena describing what she should do by stating an opinion and supporting the opinion with details from the text and personal connections.

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