Finding Fortune: Where the Mountain Meets the Moon

Lesson 10
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ELA

Unit 1

4th Grade

Lesson 10 of 28

Objective


Describe how Minli is beginning to change.

Readings and Materials


  • Book: Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin  — Ch. 18–19

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Target Task


Writing Prompt

Chapter 19 ends with the following quote: "Minli’s questions fell from her as she realized there was nothing else to say." Explain the significance of this statement and what it shows about Minli. How is Minli beginning to change? 

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Key Questions


Key Questions

  • Describe the buffalo boy and his home. How does the buffalo boy's home impact Minli? 

  • What impression does Minli have about the buffalo boy's friend in Chapter 18?  Does her impression change in Chapter 19? Defend why or why not. 

  • When is the buffalo boy’s friend able to visit him? How is the friend able to help Minli?

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Vocabulary


hesitate

v.

(p. 105)

to stop briefly because you are nervous or unsure

ashamed

adj.

(p. 107)

feeling shame or guilt

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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.4.4.b
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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