Believing in Yourself: The Wild Book

Lesson 16
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ELA

Unit 5

4th Grade

Lesson 16 of 19

Objective


Analyze how David and Jason's disability impacts Catherine and the way she views them.

Readings and Materials


  • Book: Rules by Cynthia Lord  — Ch. 1–2

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Target Task


Writing Prompt

In what ways do David and Jason's disabilities impact the way Catherine views them? Does it impact the way she treats them? Why or why not?

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Key Questions


  • Explain the significance of the chapter title, "Follow the rules." 

  • Describe David. 

  • Why are rules an important part of David's life? 

  • How does Catherine view her little brother? Why? 

  • Describe Jason. 

  • Why does Catherine decide to give Jason the drawing? What does it show about Catherine? Why? 

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Common Core Standards


  • RL.4.2 — Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text; summarize the text.
  • RL.4.3 — Describe in depth a character, setting, or event in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., a character's thoughts, words, or actions).

Supporting Standards

L.4.4
RF.4.3
RF.4.4
RL.4.1
RL.4.4
RL.4.10
SL.4.1
W.4.10
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