Discovering Self: Bud, Not Buddy

Lesson 2
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ELA

Alternate Unit 6

4th Grade

Lesson 2 of 29

Objective


Analyze and explain how Bud is more mature than other ten year olds.

Readings and Materials


  • Book: Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis  — Ch. 1 and Ch. 2

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Target Task


Discussion & Writing Prompt

In what ways is Bud more mature than other ten year olds? Support your answer with two to three examples from Chapter One and Two.

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Key Questions


Key Questions

  • What point of view is this story told from? How does the point of view influence what the reader sees and hears?

  • This story takes place during the Great Depression. What details does the author include to show what the Great Depression was like?

  • Why was the blue flyer important to Bud?

  • Why does the author start and end Chapter One with the phrase "HERE WE GO AGAIN." (p. 1)? 

  • Describe the Amos family. Support your answer with two to three details that describe Todd Amos, Mr. Amos, and Mrs. Amos.

  • Describe Bud's relationship with his suitcase. What does it mean to him? Why?

  • Bud and Todd are both very different characters; however, they both follow rule number 3. How does this benefit both Todd and Bud in Chapter 2?

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Vocabulary


foster

v.

(p. 4)

to take care of

glum

adj.

(p. 4)

to be sad or depressed

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Common Core Standards


  • RL.4.3 — Describe in depth a character, setting, or event in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., a character's thoughts, words, or actions).

Supporting Standards

L.4.4
L.4.5
RF.4.3
RF.4.4
RL.4.1
RL.4.4
RL.4.10
SL.4.1
W.4.10
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