Seeking Truth: A Wrinkle in Time

Lesson 21
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ELA

Alternate Unit 5

5th Grade

Lesson 21 of 26

Objective


Defend if it was the right decision to have Meg return for Charles Wallace.

Readings and Materials


  • Book: A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle  pp. 212 – 223

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Target Task


Writing Prompt

Why was Meg chosen to return for Charles Wallace? Do you think this was the right decision? Defend why or why not.

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Key Questions


  • How does Mr. Murry feel about Meg returning for Charles Wallace? Why?

  • How does Calvin feel about Meg returning for Charles Wallace? Why?

  • What gift does Mrs Whatsit give Meg? What gift does Mrs Which give her? Why are they important?

Vocabulary


fatally

adj.

causing ruin, failure, or sometimes death (p. 218)

appallingly

adv.

very bad in a way that causes shock, fear, or disgust (p. 213)

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Common Core Standards


  • RL.5.2 — Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text, including how characters in a story or drama respond to challenges or how the speaker in a poem reflects upon a topic; summarize the text.
  • RL.5.3 — Compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., how characters interact).

Supporting Standards

L.5.4
L.5.5
RF.5.3
RF.5.4
RL.5.1
RL.5.4
RL.5.10
SL.5.1
W.5.10
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