Taking a Stand: Shiloh

Lesson 4
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ELA

Alternate Unit 1

4th Grade

Lesson 4 of 27

Objective


Explain the significance of the quotation at the end of chapter 3 and what it shows about Marty.

Readings and Materials


  • Book: Shiloh by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor  — Ch. 3

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Target Task


Writing Prompt

Read the quotation from the end of chapter 3.

“I’m so mad I can’t see. I know I should shut my mouth, but it goes on talking. ‘His name’s Shiloh,’ I say.’”

Explain the significance of this quotation and what it shows about Marty.

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Key Questions


Key Questions

  • What plan does Marty come up with? Do you think his plan will his plan work? Why or why not?

  • Describe life in Friendly, West Virginia.

  • What is Judd like? Include evidence from this chapter.

  • Marty says that he isn't going to dwell on what Judd would want for Shiloh. Based on the events of the chapter, does he stay true to this promise?

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Vocabulary


infuriate

v.

to make someone very angry

dwell

v.

(p. 18)

to live in a particular place

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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.4.6
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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