The Power of Reading

Lesson 8
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ELA

Unit 6

1st Grade

Lesson 8 of 26

Objective


Explain the challenges Louis faces when he tries to find books and how it makes him feel.

Readings and Materials


  • Book: Six Dots: A Story of Young Louis Braille by Jen Bryant 

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Target Task


Discussion & Writing Prompt

What challenge does Louis face when he tries to find books? How does it make him feel?

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Key Questions


  • How did Louis become blind?

  • Why does the author use the words “dark and dangerous” to describe Louis’ new life? Give an example of each.

  • What do people do to help Louis? Give two examples.

  • How does Louis feel about attending school? How do you know?

  • How does Louis feel when he is at the Royal School? How do you know?

  • How does Louis feel when he is finally able to read the books for the blind?

Vocabulary


frustrated

adj.

feeling annoyed because you cannot achieve or change something

determined

adj.

having made a decision about something and not going to change it; going to make it happen

disability

n.

any condition of the body or mind that makes it more difficult for the person with the condition to do certain activities or participate with the world around them

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Common Core Standards


  • RL.1.3 — Describe characters, settings, and major events in a story, using key details.
  • RL.1.7 — Use illustrations and details in a story to describe its characters, setting, or events.

Supporting Standards

L.1.1
L.1.2
RL.1.1
RL.1.4
RL.1.10
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