Defining Identity: Dyamonde Daniel and My Name is María Isabel

Lesson 6
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ELA

Unit 1

3rd Grade

Lesson 6 of 21

Objective


Analyze how Dyamonde and Free are similar.

Readings and Materials


  • Book: Dyamonde Daniel (series) by Nikki Grimes  — Chapter 5

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Target Task


Writing Prompt

Dyamonde finds out that she has more in common with Free than she thought. In what ways are Dyamonde and Free similar?

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Key Questions


  • How does Free respond to Dyamonde’s questions? Why?

  • Dyamonde says, "Of course I'm right. I’m always right." What does this show about Dyamonde?

  • How does Dyamonde feel about people making fun of her name? What does this show about her?

  • How does Free feel about people making fun of his name? 

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Common Core Standards


  • RL.3.3 — Describe characters in a story (e.g., their traits, motivations, or feelings) and explain how their actions contribute to the sequence of events.

Supporting Standards

RF.3.3
RF.3.4
RL.3.1
RL.3.4
RL.3.10
SL.3.1
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