Finding Fortune: Where the Mountain Meets the Moon

Lesson 20
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ELA

Unit 1

4th Grade

Lesson 20 of 28

Objective


Explain what lesson the Old Man of the Moon is trying to teach Wu Kang and how it connects to Minli’s quest for fortune.

Readings and Materials


  • Book: Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin  — Ch. 40–42

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Target Task


Writing Prompt

What lesson is the Old Man of the Moon trying to teach Wu Kang? How does this connect to Minli and the lessons she learns on her journey?

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Key Questions


  • Ba tells Ma they are like, "the Dragon waiting for a sign of his pearl." After reading the story about Dragon’s pearl, explain what Ba means by his statement. 

  • Summarize "The Story of the Dragon’s Pearl."

  • Read the quote from page 232: "She spoke without the desire or envy she used to feel when speaking of the wealth of others." Explain the significance of this statement. 

  • Why does Minli offer to ask the Old Man of the Moon Dragon’s question? What does this show about Minli and how she has changed? 

  • Describe Minli’s journey to get to the Old Man of the Moon.

  • Summarize The Story of Wu Kang. What lesson does the story teach? 

Vocabulary


astonished

adj.

(p. 227)

great surprise or wonder

agitated

adj.

(p. 230)

bothered by something

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Common Core Standards


  • RL.4.2 — Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text; summarize the text.
  • 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.4.4.b
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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