Lesson 3 | Return to Sender | 5th Grade Language Arts

Lesson Overview

Objective

Explain what happens in the chapter that Tyler doesn't fully understand.

Readings and Materials

Book: Return to Sender by Julia Alvarez pp. 3–16

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Lesson Map

Lesson

Explain what stereotypes are and why stereotypes should be avoided.

Materials

“Stereotypes: Understanding Their Impact and How to Overcome Them”

Standards

RI.5.1SL.5.1

Lesson

Describe the conditions for migrant workers in Vermont.

Materials

“Under the Cloak of Darkness”
“Enrique Balcazar: Las vacas no se ordeñan solas”

Standards

SL.5.1SL.5.2W.5.1

Lesson

Explain what happens in the chapter that Tyler doesn't fully understand.

Materials

Return to Sender pp. 3–16

Standards

RL.5.3

Lesson

Explain how the letter helps a reader better understand Mari and her relationship with her family.

Materials

Return to Sender pp. 17–22

Standards

RL.5.3

Lesson

Defend if hope and fear play important roles in Mari's life.

Materials

Return to Sender pp. 23–36

Standards

RL.5.2RL.5.3

Lesson

Writing

Rewrite a key scene from Return to Sender from another character's point of view.

Materials

Return to Sender
Narrative Writing Rubric (G5)
Narrative Brainstorming Graphic Organizer

Standards

W.5.3.aW.5.3.b

Lesson

Explain what the events of the chapter suggest about Tyler.

Materials

Return to Sender pp. 39–57

Standards

RL.5.3

Lesson

Describe what happens on the bus and how the incident influences Mari and Tyler.

Materials

Return to Sender pp. 58–72

Standards

RL.5.2RL.5.3

Lesson

Defend if all members of the family have equal amounts of hope and fear.

Materials

Return to Sender pp. 92–106

Standards

RL.5.2RL.5.3

Lesson

Writing

Rewrite a key scene from Return to Sender from another character's point of view.

Materials

Return to Sender
Narrative Writing Rubric (G5)
Narrative Brainstorming Graphic Organizer

Standards

W.5.3.aW.5.3.b

Lesson

Discussion

Close-read a text in order to determine the challenges of being an undocumented Mexican laborer.

Materials

Return to Sender pp. 1–102

Standards

RL.5.2RL.5.3SL.5.1

Lesson

Explain what happens to Tío Felipe and how Mari and her family respond.

Materials

Return to Sender pp. 121–136

Standards

RL.5.2RL.5.3

Lesson

Discussion & Writing

Compare and contrast Mari and Tyler by comparing and contrasting two or more characters in a text.

Materials

Return to Sender pp. 121–136

Standards

L.5.1.eRL.5.2RL.5.3RL.5.6SL.5.1

Lesson

Analyze and defend if Tyler and Mari are developing a true friendship.

Materials

Return to Sender pp. 139–158

Standards

RL.5.2RL.5.3

Lesson

Close-read a text to determine what traditions are important in Mexican culture and explain how they help bring the Cruzes and the Paquettes together.

Materials

Return to Sender pp. 1–178

Standards

RI.5.1RL.5.2SL.5.3SL.5.4SL.5.5

Lesson

Describe what motion is proposed at town meeting and analyze how different members in the community respond and why.

Materials

Return to Sender pp. 181–194
Return to Sender pp. 202–205

Standards

RL.5.2RL.5.3

Lesson

Writing

Rewrite a key scene from Return to Sender from another character's point of view.

Materials

Return to Sender
Narrative Writing Rubric (G5)
Narrative Brainstorming Graphic Organizer

Standards

W.5.3.aW.5.3.b

Lesson

Summarize what the coyotes are demanding and what impact this has on Mari and her family and the Paquettes.

Materials

Return to Sender pp. 213–226

Standards

RL.5.2RL.5.3

Lesson

Summarize the key events from Mari's letter.

Materials

Return to Sender pp. 227–246

Standards

RL.5.2RL.5.3

Lesson

Defend if Tyler has changed and if he truly understands Mari.

Materials

Return to Sender pp. 249–263

Standards

RL.5.2RL.5.3

Lesson

Summarize what happened to Mari's parents and compare and contrast Mari's response with other members of the Cruz and Paquette family.

Materials

Return to Sender pp. 264–280

Standards

RL.5.2RL.5.3

Lesson

Analyze if Mari is a brave and noble young lady.

Materials

Return to Sender pp. 281–296

Standards

RL.5.2RL.5.3

Lesson

Discussion

Close-read a text in order to determine the challenges of being an undocumented Mexican laborer.

Materials

Return to Sender

Standards

RL.5.2RL.5.3SL.5.1

Lesson

Defend if Stars and Swallows is the right name for the farm.

Materials

Return to Sender pp. 299–320

Standards

RL.5.2RL.5.3

Lesson

Discussion

Compare and contrast Mari and Tyler and the way their relationship impacts both of their lives by stating a theory and supporting it with evidence from the entire text.

Materials