Learning Differently: Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key

Lesson 15
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ELA

Alternate Unit 5

4th Grade

Lesson 15 of 23

Objective


Explain how all the advice Joey gets makes him feel about himself.

Readings and Materials


  • Book: Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key by Jack Gantos  — Ch. 11

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Target Task


Discussion & Writing Prompt

Joey gets lots of advice from his mom, Mrs. Maxy, Mr. Ed, and Dr. Preston. How does all the advice make Joey feel about himself? Why?

Sample Response

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Key Questions


  • How does Joey's mom respond when Joey retells what happened at the center? Mr. Ed says Joey needs to tell the truth in order to get better, and Joey's mom tells him he needs to keep his mouth closed. Who should Joey listen to? Why?

  • How does Mrs. Maxy show Joey that she truly cares about him?

  • Describe what happens with the doctor. How does it make Joey feel? Why?

  • Why is the chapter titled "Shifting Gears"? In what ways is Joey starting to shift gears? Why?

Vocabulary


regulated

adj.

(p. 112)

controlled or adjusted

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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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