Adapting to Survive: Short Stories and Poems

Lesson 3
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ELA

Unit 6

5th Grade

Lesson 3 of 18

Objective


Compare and contrast Miyax’s actions with those of the wolves and analyze how Miyax was able to integrate herself into the pack.

Readings and Materials


  • Book: Julie of the Wolves by Jean Craighead George (pp. 5-25)  pp. 15 – 25

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Target Task


Multiple Choice

How do the events on p. 19 contribute to the development of plot? 

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Writing Prompt

Compare and contrast Miyax’s actions with those of the wolves. In what ways was Miyax able to integrate herself into the wolf pack? Why is this important for her survival? 

Sample Response

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Key Questions


  • Why did Miyax think that Amaroq was the wealthy wolf? What does she consider wealth? 
  • Describe Amaroq’s relationship with the other wolves. 
  • Based on what we know about Miyax so far, would she be considered wealthy? 
  • Miyax prioritized observing the actions of the wolves. Why? What did she learn from her observations? How will her observations help her chances of survival? 
  • The author ends with the sentence, “Miyax was one of the pack.” Explain the significance of this statement. Why is it important for Miyax’s survival? 

Vocabulary


adoration

n.

strong feelings of love or admiration

sternly

adv.

in a serious and severe manner

affectionately

adv.

in a way that shows fondness or tenderness

obediently

adv.

in a way that shows willingness to comply or follow orders

aggressively

adv.

in a determined and forceful way 

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Common Core Standards


  • 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).
  • RL.5.5 — Explain how a series of chapters, scenes, or stanzas fits together to provide the overall structure of a particular story, drama, or poem.

Supporting Standards

L.5.4
L.5.4.b
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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