Discovering Self: Bud, Not Buddy

Lesson 16
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ELA

Alternate Unit 6

4th Grade

Lesson 16 of 29

Objective


Analyze and debate unit Essential Questions by stating a claim and then using evidence from the entire text and unit to support the claim.

Readings and Materials


  • Book: Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis  pp. 1 – 129

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Target Task


Discussion & Writing Prompt

Use evidence from the entire unit to debate and discuss the following Essential Questions: 

  • What traits help people succeed in the face of challenge? 
  • Can a person be entirely self-sufficient? 
  • What was the Great Depression? How does the setting of the Great Depression influence the way the story unfolds?

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Common Core Standards


  • SL.4.1 — Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.

Supporting Standards

L.4.1
L.4.2
L.4.6
W.4.10
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