Learning Differently: Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key

Lesson 5
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ELA

Alternate Unit 5

4th Grade

Lesson 5 of 23

Objective


Describe how Joey's visit to the special education class impacts his attitude about himself and if that was the school's intention.

Readings and Materials


  • Book: Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key by Jack Gantos  — Ch. 4

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Target Task


Discussion & Writing Prompt

How does Joey's visit to the special education class impact his attitude about himself? Was that the school's intention?

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Key Questions


Key Questions

  • Why does Joey swallow the key? Did he intend to swallow the key?

  • Mrs. Jarzab brings Joey to the special education room. What is her motivation for doing so? What does Joey think are her reasons?

  • Describe what happened when Joey sat in the chair. Why did it make him feel like a "hopeless kid"? In what ways was the chair actually helping him?

  • When Joey returns to class his behavior changes. Explain why.

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Vocabulary


forbidden

adj.

(p. 31)

not allowed

desperate

adj.

(p. 33)

having little or no hope

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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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