Fighting Injustice: Uprising & Flesh and Blood So Cheap

Lesson 22
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ELA

Unit 2

7th Grade

Lesson 22 of 38

Objective


Explain how Haddix uses specific words and phrases to develop meaning, mood, and tone in Uprising.

Readings and Materials


  • Book: Uprising by Margaret Peterson Haddix  pp. 287 – 298

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Target Task


Writing Prompt

What emotions does Yetta experience on page 298? What specific words and phrases does Haddix use to develop the reader’s understanding of Yetta’s emotional state? Provide at least three examples from the text.

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Key Questions


Close Read Questions

  • What mood does Haddix develop on pages 287–288?  What specific words and phrases does she use to develop this mood? Provide at least two examples from each of these pages that help to develop the mood you identified.

  • What is Yetta’s tone on page 292 and 293? What specific words and phrases help develop this tone? How does the use of punctuation help to develop tone?  Provide at least three examples from these pages.

  • What is Jacob’s tone on pages 295–297? How does this compare to Yetta’s? Provide two pieces of evidence to support your answer.

Discussion Questions

  • What are your reactions to this chapter and its ending?

Exit Ticket

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Vocabulary


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mood

n.

the emotional “atmosphere” of a scene in a text, which often evokes feelings in the reader.

tone

n.

a speaker’s attitude toward a specific topic or event, which is often conveyed through word choice and/or literary devices.

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: Uprising by Margaret Peterson Haddix  pp. 299 – 315

While reading, answer the following questions.

  • What happens to each of the girls in today’s reading?

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Common Core Standards


  • RL.7.4 — Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of rhymes and other repetitions of sounds (e.g., alliteration) on a specific verse or stanza of a poem or section of a story or drama.

Supporting Standards

L.7.6
RL.7.1
RL.7.2
RL.7.10
SL.7.1
SL.7.6
W.7.1
W.7.1.a
W.7.1.b
W.7.4
W.7.9
W.7.9.a
W.7.10
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