Finding Fortune: Where the Mountain Meets the Moon

Lesson 6
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ELA

Unit 1

4th Grade

Lesson 6 of 28

Objective


Describe how Dragon was born and why the author includes this story.

Readings and Materials


  • Book: Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin  — Ch. 10-11

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Target Task


Writing Prompt

Describe how the Dragon was born. What does the story reveal about Dragon and the Magistrate Tiger's character? 

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Key Questions


  • In Chapter 10, Minli meets Dragon. Instead of being awed by Dragon, she finds herself feeling sorry for him. Why? Give at least 2 to 3 details that describe why Minli feels sorry for the dragon.

  • Grace Lin decides to tell "The Story of The Dragon" from Dragon's point of view. How does this help a reader better understand how Dragon was born?

  • How does "The Story of the Dragon" deepen our understanding of the Magistrate?

  • What agreement do Minli and Dragon make at the end of the chapter? Why is it important?

Vocabulary


gaped

v.

(p. 46)

to look at something in surprise

awed

v.

(p. 47)

to cause someone a feeling of amazement

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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).
  • SL.4.1 — Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.
  • SL.4.1.c — Pose and respond to specific questions to clarify or follow up on information, and make comments that contribute to the discussion and link to the remarks of others.

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
W.4.10
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