Discovering Self: Bud, Not Buddy

Lesson 21
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ELA

Alternate Unit 6

4th Grade

Lesson 21 of 29

Objective


Analyze how Herman E. Calloway responds to Bud being in his house and how Herman's actions influence Bud.

Readings and Materials


  • Book: Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis  — Ch. 15

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Target Task


Discussion & Writing Prompt

How does Herman E. Calloway respond to Bud being in his house? How do Herman's actions influence Bud?

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Key Questions


Key Questions

  • How does Bud respond to the room? Is he acting his age or acting more mature? Why?

  • Bud says that Herman E. Calloway doesn't need to worry, he was a liar, not a thief. What does this show about Bud's understanding of himself? Why?

  • Bud begins to question that Herman E. Calloway is his father. Why? Is Bud right to question Herman E. Calloway?

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Vocabulary


contaminated

v.

(p. 181)

to make something impure by adding something undesirable to it

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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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