Discovering Self: Bud, Not Buddy

Lesson 22
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ELA

Alternate Unit 6

4th Grade

Lesson 22 of 29

Objective


Describe what can be learned about Mr. Calloway, Miss Thomas, and the other members of the band.

Readings and Materials


  • Book: Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis  — Ch. 16

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Target Task


Writing Prompt

What can be learned about Mr. Calloway, Miss Thomas, and the other members of the band from this chapter? Why would Christopher Paul Curtis include these details?

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Key Questions


Key Questions

  • What conversation does Bud overhear? How does it influence him? Why?

  • Why does Bud think that people in Grand Rapids talk funny? Give some examples of the language Bud thinks is "funny" and what the expressions mean.

  • Miss Thomas tells Bud that he was a godsend to them. How does Bud's arrival influence the members of the band? Is it a positive or negative influence? How do you know?

  • What does Bud consider more important, his suitcase or the items inside of the suitcase? Why?

  • How does Bud feel about his new name? Why?

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Vocabulary


scoop

n.

(p. 180)

interesting information

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Common Core Standards


  • RL.4.2 — Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text; summarize the text.
  • 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.4.9
W.4.10
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