Learning Differently: Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key

Lesson 13
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ELA

Alternate Unit 5

4th Grade

Lesson 13 of 23

Objective


Predict if Joey will be able to follow Mom's advice at his new school and if his luck has really changed.

Readings and Materials


  • Book: Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key by Jack Gantos  — Ch. 9

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Target Task


Discussion & Writing Prompt

Based on everything you know about Joey, will he be able to follow Mom's advice at his new school? Do you think his luck is really changing? Defend your thinking.

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Key Questions


Key Questions

  • What happens when Joey tries to apologize to Maria? Discuss the viewpoints of both Maria's father and Joey. Do you think Maria's father handles the situation well? What about Joey?

  • What presents does Mom give Joey? Why? How does she hope the presents will influence Joey?

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Common Core Standards


  • 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
L.4.5
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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