Developing Resilience: The Watsons Go to Birmingham—1963

Lesson 16
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ELA

Unit 1

6th Grade

Lesson 16 of 32

Objective


Write an objective summary of a section of The Watsons Go to Birmingham—1963.

Readings and Materials


  • Book: The Watsons Go to Birmingham—1963 by Christopher Paul Curtis  pp. 121 – 137 — Chapter 9

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Target Task


Writing Prompt

Write a 5–6 sentence objective summary of Chapter 9 of The Watsons Go to Birmingham—1963.

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Key Questions


Close Read Questions

  • Summarize Kenny’s conversation with his father on pages 122–123 in 2–3 sentences.

  • Summarize the scene with Mrs. Davidson and the doll in 2–4 sentences (pages 126–128).

  • Summarize pages 129–130 in one complete sentence.

Discussion Questions

  • Why does Joetta respond to the doll the way she does? How does the “doll test” video impact the way you understand her actions in this scene?

Exit Ticket

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Homework


To ensure that students are prepared for the next lesson, have students complete the following reading for homework. Use guidance from the next lesson to identify any additional language or background support students may need while independently engaging with the text.

  • Audio Interview: 'Green Book' Helped African Americans Travel Safely  — Read up to “CONAN: Ray, thanks very much.."

While reading, answer the following questions.

  • What was the purpose of the Green Book?

  • Why was it necessary?

  • What areas of the country were covered by the Green Book?

  • Why was the Green Book useful for baseball players in the Negro Leagues?

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Common Core Standards


  • RL.6.2 — Determine a theme or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments.

Supporting Standards

L.6.6
RL.6.1
RL.6.4
RL.6.10
SL.6.1
SL.6.2
SL.6.6
W.6.1.c
W.6.2
W.6.2.a
W.6.2.b
W.6.4
W.6.9
W.6.9.a
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