Curriculum / ELA / 4th Grade / Unit 5: Learning Differently: Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key (2020) / Lesson 21
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Unit 5
4th Grade
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Write a multiple paragraph essay to show understanding of a text.
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How does the way others view us impact the way we view ourselves?
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L.4.1 — Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
L.4.2 — Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
W.4.1 — Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information
W.4.1.a — Introduce a topic or text clearly, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure in which related ideas are grouped to support the writer's purpose.
W.4.1.d — Provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented.
Standards that are practiced daily but are not priority standards of the unit
L.4.6 — Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, including those that signal precise actions, emotions, or states of being (e.g., quizzed, whined, stammered) and that are basic to a particular topic (e.g., wildlife, conservation, and endangered when discussing animal preservation).
W.4.4 — Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1—3 above.)
W.4.5 — With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing.
W.4.9 — Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
W.4.10 — Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
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Explain what ADHD is and how having ADHD can influence a person's life.
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RL.4.3
Describe how the author characterizes Joey and how the author develops the characterization.
Describe how Joey's mom and grandma deal with Joey and how their actions impact Joey's behavior.
Describe how Mrs. Maxy deals with Joey and how her actions impact Joey's behavior.
Describe how Joey's visit to the special education class impacts his attitude about himself and if that was the school's intention.
Write a multiple paragraph essay to answer a unit Essential Question.
W.4.1W.4.1.aW.4.1.d
Explain what Joey thinks is "normal" and if there really is such a thing as "normal."
Explain if Joey and Mrs. Maxy have the same perspective about what happened on the field trip and why.
RL.4.3RL.4.6
Analyze and compare Joey and Mrs. Maxy's perspectives and what they both need in order to change their perspectives.
RL.4.6SL.4.1SL.4.3W.4.1
Explain what Joey's response to the scissors incident reveals about him as a character.
Explain how Joey's mom deals with his suspension and how her actions impact Joey's behavior and thoughts.
Predict if Joey will be able to follow Mom's advice at his new school and if his luck has really changed.
Explain how Mr. Ed deals with Joey and how his actions impact Joey's behavior and views about himself.
Explain how all the advice Joey gets makes him feel about himself.
Explain how Joey's mom earned her forgiveness and proved she can be a good parent.
Explain why Joey's mom doesn't think that Joey should meet his dad and if she is right.
Explain how Joey changed and what he learned about himself and life.
RL.4.2RL.4.3
Analyze what the author is trying to teach and the themes of the story by stating a claim and writing a well-structured essay to support the claim.
RL.4.2SL.4.1W.4.1W.4.1.aW.4.1.d
Analyze and debate unit Essential Questions.
RL.4.2SL.4.1SL.4.3
L.4.1L.4.2W.4.1W.4.1.aW.4.1.d
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Write the next chapter of the book by using dialogue, description, concrete words and phrases, and sensory details to convey experiences and events precisely.
W.4.3
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