Developing Resilience: The Watsons Go to Birmingham—1963

Lesson 11
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ELA

Unit 1

6th Grade

Lesson 11 of 32

Objective


Write an objective summary of a section of text in The Watsons Go to Birmingham—1963.

Readings and Materials


  • Book: The Watsons Go to Birmingham—1963 by Christopher Paul Curtis  pp. 86 – 99 — Chapter 7

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Target Task


Writing Prompt

Write a complete objective summary of the chapter, “Every Chihuahua in America Lines up to Take a Bite out of Byron.” Aim for 4-5 sentences.

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Key Questions


Close Read Questions

  • Summarize the events of page 86–89. Aim for a three-sentence summary.

  • Summarize pages 90–91 in two or three complete sentence.

Discussion Questions

  • Why do you think that Byron’s parents are so upset by his decision to change his hair? Do you think that teenagers should be able to make all their own decisions about what their hair looks like and clothing they wear?

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Homework


To ensure that students are prepared for the next lesson, have students complete the following reading for homework. Use guidance from the next lesson to identify any additional language or background support students may need while independently engaging with the text.

  • Book: The Watsons Go to Birmingham—1963 by Christopher Paul Curtis  pp. 100 – 120

While reading, answer the following questions.

  • What is Kenny's father doing to the car? Why?

  • How does Kenny feel about the Brown Bomber? 

  • What big, exciting thing does Kenny's father buy for the Brown Bomber?

  • How does the family respond to this new feature of their car? 

  • Where is the family going that summer, and why?

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Common Core Standards


  • RL.6.2 — Determine a theme or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments.

Supporting Standards

L.6.6
RL.6.1
RL.6.4
RL.6.10
SL.6.1
SL.6.6
W.6.1.c
W.6.2
W.6.2.a
W.6.2.b
W.6.4
W.6.9
W.6.9.a
W.6.10
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