Adapting to Survive: Short Stories and Poems

Lesson 15
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ELA

Unit 6

5th Grade

Lesson 15 of 18

Objective


Compare and contrast the excerpts from Hatchet, Julie of the Wolves or Endangered by analyzing the way they both approach the theme and topic of survival. 

Readings and Materials


  • Book: Hatchet by Gary Paulsen (pp. 113–120, 161–170) 

  • Book: Julie of the Wolves by Jean Craighead George (pp. 5-25) 

  • Book: Endangered by Eliot Schrefer (pp. 76–83, 90–95, 98–103) 

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Target Task


Discussion & Writing Prompt

Compare and contrast the way Brian, Sophie and/or Miyax approached survival.

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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.5.9 — Compare and contrast stories in the same genre (e.g., mysteries and adventure stories) on their approaches to similar themes and topics.
  • SL.5.1 — Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 5 topics and texts, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.
  • SL.5.3 — Summarize the points a speaker makes and explain how each claim is supported by reasons and evidence.
  • SL.5.6 — Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, using formal English when appropriate to task and situation.

Supporting Standards

L.5.6
W.5.10

Next

Write a multiple-paragraph essay that compares how Brian, Sophie, and/or Miyax approached survival.

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