People Who Changed the World

Lesson 3
icon/ela/white

ELA

Alternate Unit 4

2nd Grade

Lesson 3 of 32

Objective


Explain why Temple did not like hugs and what solution she invented and its impact by describing the connection between a series of events.

Readings and Materials


  • Book: How to Build a Hug: Temple Grandin and Her Amazing Squeeze Machine by Amy Guglielmo and Jacqueline Tourville 

Fishtank Plus

Unlock features to optimize your prep time, plan engaging lessons, and monitor student progress.

Target Task


Discussion & Writing Prompt

Explain what Temple invented and why she invented it. How did her invention impact others?

Sample Response

Upgrade to Fishtank Plus to view Sample Response.

Key Questions


  • Describe what hugs felt like to Temple.

  • “...all she saw was a tidal wave of dentist drills, sandpaper, and awful cologne coming at her all at once.” Why did Temple feel this way?

  • Why did Temple ask her little sister to step on her?

  • Temple wonders if she would ever get a hug. What does she mean?

  • Model fluent reading: Watch how I use punctuation to read these two pages with expression. How does using the punctuation help me?

  • What did Temple notice about the newborn calves?

  • What was Temple’s creation? What inspired her?

  • How would you describe Temple Grandin? Why?

  • How did Temple Grandin change the world?

Vocabulary


autism

n.

a difference in the brain that sometimes makes it harder for someone to tolerate loud sounds, bright lights, or rough surfaces (sensory inputs)

flinched

v.

to pull away suddenly in pain or fear

Enhanced Lesson Plan

Fishtank Plus Content

Bring your most engaging lessons to life with comprehensive instructional guidance, detailed pacing, supports to meet every student's needs, and resources to strengthen your lesson planning and delivery.

Common Core Standards


  • RI.2.3 — Describe the connection between a series of historical events, scientific ideas or concepts, or steps in technical procedures in a text.
  • RI.2.6 — Identify the main purpose of a text, including what the author wants to answer, explain, or describe.

Supporting Standards

L.2.1.f
L.2.4.a
L.2.5.a
L.2.6
RI.2.10
SL.2.1
SL.2.2

Next

Describe why Julio devoted his medical skills to the study of the Indigenous history of Peru by explaining details an author uses to support an idea.

Lesson 4
icon/arrow/right/large

Lesson Map

A7CB09C2-D12F-4F55-80DB-37298FF0A765

Request a Demo

See all of the features of Fishtank in action and begin the conversation about adoption.

Learn more about Fishtank Learning School Adoption.

Contact Information

School Information

What courses are you interested in?

ELA

Math

Are you interested in onboarding professional learning for your teachers and instructional leaders?

Yes

No

Any other information you would like to provide about your school?

We Handle Materials So You Can Focus on Students

We Handle Materials So You Can Focus on Students

We've got you covered with rigorous, relevant, and adaptable ELA lesson plans for free