Belonging and Friendship: Pinky and Rex

Lesson 16
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ELA

Unit 3

2nd Grade

Lesson 16 of 22

Objective


Explain how Pinky and Rex changed and what lesson they learned by using details to describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges and what lesson they learn from the major events.

Readings and Materials


  • Book: Pinky and Rex and the School Play by James Howe  — Chapters 3-4

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Target Task


Discussion & Writing Prompt

How did Pinky and Rex change? What lesson do they learn about friendship?

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Key Questions


  • Why does Pinky think that things were unfair?

  • Even though Pinky did not get what he wanted, he tried to make the best out of the situation. Explain why.

  • Why does Pinky think that “tomorrow is going to be the worst day” of his life?

  • Model fluent reading: Reread page 23 and ask students to notice what you do as a reader. How does your voice change when you are reading Pinky versus Rex? Why?

  • Why did Pinky and Rex decide to be friends again?

Vocabulary


screeching

adj.

to make a harsh, loud sound or cry
 

apologize

v.

to say that you are sorry

forgive

v.

to accept an apology

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Common Core Standards


  • RL.2.2 — Recount stories, including fables and folktales from diverse cultures, and determine their central message, lesson, or moral.
  • RL.2.3 — Describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges.
  • RF.2.4 — Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.

Supporting Standards

L.2.1.e
RL.2.1
RL.2.7
RL.2.10
SL.2.1
SL.2.2
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