Belonging and Friendship: Pinky and Rex

Lesson 11
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ELA

Unit 3

2nd Grade

Lesson 11 of 22

Objective


Explain how Pinky and Rex feel about the spelling bee and how their feelings change by using details to describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges.

Readings and Materials


  • Book: Pinky and Rex and the Spelling Bee by James Howe  — Chapters 1-2

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Target Task


Discussion & Writing Prompt

Explain how Pinky and Rex feel about the spelling bee. How do their feelings change? Why?

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Key Questions


  • How does Pinky feel about the spelling bee? Rex? How do you know from the story?

  • What worries Rex the most about the spelling bee? Have you ever worried about that?

  • What advice does Pinky give Rex? How does it help her?

  • What word could be used to describe Pinky? Why?

  • What happens when it is Rex's turn? How does it make her feel?

  • How does Pinky feel toward the end of the chapter? Why?

Vocabulary


sighed

v.

to breathe out a long breath because you are tired, sad, or relieved

dreading

v.

to look ahead and worry

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Common Core Standards


  • RL.2.3 — Describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges.
  • RF.2.3 — Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
  • RF.2.4 — Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.

Supporting Standards

L.2.1.e
L.2.2.c
L.2.5.b
RL.2.1
RL.2.10
SL.2.1
SL.2.2
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