Discovering Self: Bud, Not Buddy

Lesson 23
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ELA

Alternate Unit 6

4th Grade

Lesson 23 of 29

Objective


Explain what Bud and Herman learn about each other and how they both respond. 

Readings and Materials


  • Book: Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis  — Ch. 17-18

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Target Task


Writing Prompt

In Chapter 18, what do Bud and Herman learn about each other? How do they both respond?

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Key Questions


Key Questions

  • Why does Mr. C always have a white person in the band? What does this show about the time period?

  • What bad habit does Mr. C have after each of his concerts? How does Mr. C respond when Bud says he has some of the same rocks? Why?

  • How does Mr. C respond when Bud shows him his rocks? How does Bud respond?

  • How does Bud respond to finding out Mr. C is his grandfather?

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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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