Shaping Dreams: A Single Shard

Predict how people can achieve their dreams.

A Single Shard — Back of the book

Standards

RL.5.2

Analyze how the author develops Tree-ear's character through his interactions with other characters.

A Single Shard pp. 3–13 — Chapter 1
Character Map (G5, AltU1) — optional

Standards

RL.5.2

Analyze how Tree-ear's experiences change his feelings about working for Min.

A Single Shard pp. 14–24 — Chapter 2
Character Map (G5, AltU1) — optional

Standards

RL.5.3

Describe how working for Min impacts Tree-ear by analyzing his actions and thoughts.

A Single Shard pp. 25–37 — Chapter 3
Character Map (G5, AltU1) — optional

Standards

RL.5.3RL.5.4

Analyze how the author develops Tree-ear's character through his interactions with others.

A Single Shard pp. 38–48 — Chapter 4
Character Map (G5, AltU1) — optional

Standards

RL.5.3

Outline a paragraph that explains how others help us grow.

A Single Shard pp. 3–48 — Chapters 1–4
Evidence Brainstorming Page (G5, AltU1, L6)
Single Paragraph Outline

Standards

W.5.1W.5.1.aW.5.1.d

Summarize Tree-ear's observations about Kang and analyze the author's choice to include these observations.

A Single Shard pp. 49–59 — Chapter 5
Character Map (G5, AltU1) — optional

Standards

RL.5.2RL.5.5

Explain what the author might be saying about hard work and honesty through Tree-ear's actions before and during the emissary's visit.

A Single Shard pp. 60–72 — Chapter 6
Character Map (G5, AltU1) — optional

Standards

RL.5.2RL.5.3

Language

Expand sentences using details, including prepositional phrases, that tell about when, where, or how.

Editing Checklist 1 (G5, AltU1)
Sentence Expansion Graphic Organizer (G5, AltU1, L9)

Standards

L.5.3.a

Summarize how characters' responses to challenges advance the plot of the story.

A Single Shard pp. 73–86 — Chapter 7
Editing Checklist 1 (G5, AltU1)
Character Map (G5, AltU1) — optional

Standards

L.5.3.aRL.5.2

5 days

Overview

Conduct a short research project that uses several sources to build knowledge of different aspects of a topic.

A Single Shard
Single Point Research Writing Rubric (G5, AltU1, L11)
Editing Checklist 1 (G5, AltU1)
Research Brainstorming Template (G5, AltU1, L11)
Two Paragraph Outline
Three Paragraph Outline
“Apprenticeship”
“What is an Apprenticeship & How Does it Work?”
“How High School Students Can Benefit from Apprenticeships”
“Fair Play: Sam Rapoport works to make the NFL more inclusive”
“Teen Finds New Planet”
“Growing Up Long Ago”
“Becoming a Doctor”
“How An Apprenticeship Model Engaged Students and Turned a School Around”
“Apprenticeships on the Rise”
“The Future of Work Needs More Apprentices”
“Conquer the Cold”
“Deep-Sea Danger”
“A Juneteenth Celebration”
“A Place to Play”

Day 1 - Brainstorming

Generate strong questions and use reliable sources to research a topic.

Research Brainstorming Template (G5, AltU1, L11)
“Apprenticeship”
“What is an Apprenticeship & How Does it Work?”
“How High School Students Can Benefit from Apprenticeships”
“Fair Play: Sam Rapoport works to make the NFL more inclusive”
“Teen Finds New Planet”
“Growing Up Long Ago”
“Becoming a Doctor”
“How An Apprenticeship Model Engaged Students and Turned a School Around”
“Apprenticeships on the Rise”
“The Future of Work Needs More Apprentices”

Standards

W.5.7

Day 2 - Researching

Summarize or paraphrase information in research notes.

Research Brainstorming Template (G5, AltU1, L11) — started on Day 1
“Apprenticeship”
“What is an Apprenticeship & How Does it Work?”
“How High School Students Can Benefit from Apprenticeships”
“Fair Play: Sam Rapoport works to make the NFL more inclusive”
“Teen Finds New Planet”
“Growing Up Long Ago”
“Becoming a Doctor”
“How An Apprenticeship Model Engaged Students and Turned a School Around”
“Apprenticeships on the Rise”
“The Future of Work Needs More Apprentices”

Standards

W.5.7W.5.8

Day 3 - Planning

Complete an outline that includes the topic sentence, concluding sentence, and supporting details for each paragraph.

Single Point Research Writing Rubric (G5, AltU1, L11)
Research Brainstorming Template (G5, AltU1, L11) — completed on Day 2
Two Paragraph Outline
Three Paragraph Outline

Standards

W.5.2.bW.5.7W.5.8

Day 4 - Drafting

Introduce a topic by stating why it is important and including relevant background information that sets the stage for the main ideas.

Day 5 - Revision & Editing

Single Point Research Writing Rubric (G5, AltU1, L11)
Research Brainstorming Template (G5, AltU1, L11) — completed on Day 3
Two Paragraph Outline — completed on Day 3
Three Paragraph Outline — completed on Day 3
“Conquer the Cold”
“Deep-Sea Danger”
“A Juneteenth Celebration”
“A Place to Play”

Standards

W.5.2W.5.2.aW.5.2.bW.5.7W.5.8

Add details to unclear sentences to provide more information to readers.

Editing Checklist 1 (G5, AltU1)
Completed drafts from Day 4

Standards

L.5.3.aW.5.2.bW.5.7W.5.8

Explain what the author might be saying about kindness and family through Min's and his wife's responses to Tree-ear.

A Single Shard pp. 87–95 — Chapter 8
Editing Checklist 1 (G5, AltU1)
Character Map (G5, AltU1) — optional

Standards

L.5.3.aRL.5.2

Include relevant details to support the main idea of a paragraph.

A Single Shard pp. 49–93 — Chapters 5–8
Evidence Brainstorming Page (G5, AltU1)
Single Paragraph Outline
Student materials from Lesson 6

Standards

W.5.1W.5.1.aW.5.1.cW.5.1.d

Compare and contrast Crane-Man's relationship with Tree-ear to Min's relationship with Tree-ear.

A Single Shard pp. 96–107 — Chapter 9
Editing Checklist 1 (G5, AltU1)
Character Map (G5, AltU1) — optional

Standards

RL.5.3

Describe how Crane-man impacts Tree-ear on his journey to Songdo.

A Single Shard pp. 108–119 — Chapter 10
Editing Checklist 1 (G5, AltU1)
Character Map (G5, AltU1) — optional

Standards

RL.5.3

Language

Revise sentences by deleting unnecessary words, phrases, or information.

Editing Checklist 2 (G5, AltU1)
Reducing Sentences Worksheet (G5, AltU1, L16)

Standards

L.5.3.a

Summarize the events of this chapter and describe how the author presented the climax of the story.

A Single Shard pp. 120–130 — Chapter 11
Editing Checklist 2 (G5, AltU1)
Character Map (G5, AltU1) — optional

Standards

L.5.3.aRL.5.2

Summarize the events of this chapter and explain what the author might be saying about hard work and determination through Tree-ear's actions and interactions with others.

A Single Shard pp. 131–139 — Chapter 12
Editing Checklist 2 (G5, AltU1)
Character Map (G5, AltU1) — optional

Standards

L.5.3.aRL.5.2

2 days

Overview

Write a paragraph to explain how others can help us grow.

A Single Shard pp. 94–139 — Chapters 9–12
Evidence Brainstorming Page (G5, AltU1)
Single Paragraph Outline
Student materials from Lesson 6
Student materials from Lesson 13

Day 1 - Brainstorming

Outline a paragraph that explains how others can help us grow.

A Single Shard pp. 94–139 — Chapters 9–12
Evidence Brainstorming Page (G5, AltU1)
Single Paragraph Outline
Student materials from Lesson 6
Student materials from Lesson 13

Standards

RL.5.2RL.5.3W.5.1.aW.5.1.d

Day 2 - Drafting

Use an outline to draft a complete paragraph.

Completed outline from Day 1

Standards

RL.5.2RL.5.3W.5.1.aW.5.1.d

Determine a theme for a story and explain how key details and characters' actions support the development of the theme.

A Single Shard pp. 140–148 — Chapter 13
Editing Checklist 2 (G5, AltU1)
Character Map (G5, AltU1) — optional

Standards

L.5.3.aRL.5.2RL.5.3

Discussion

Analyze and debate unit essential questions using details and understandings from A Single Shard.

A Single Shard

Standards

SL.5.1SL.5.1.aSL.5.1.bSL.5.6

4 days

Overview

Write a chapter for YOUR OWN book about the creation of the "Thousand Cranes Vase" by using a narrative structure to develop imagined experiences appropriate to the setting and subject matter of the text.