Pushing a Dream - RL5

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English

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6th Grade

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CCSS.RL.5.3, CCSS.RL.6.2, Plot Elements

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Pushing a Dream - RL5

ELAGSE6RL5: Analyze how a particular sentence, chapter, scene, or stanza fits into the overall structure of a text and contributes to the development of the theme, setting, or plot.

Today we will read the text, "Sometimes a Dream needs a Push" by Walter Dean Myers.

Lexile 720 (6th grade band 925-1070L)

I can read a text and isolate a sentence or paragraph to examine in detail how it fits into the overall plot or theme.

Fill in the Blanks

The element of plot where the setting, introduction of characters is

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Open Ended

What is the difference between the topic and theme of a story?

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Open Ended

What does it mean to summarize or write a summary?

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Now, I will read the text...

Paragraphs 1-5 and Model

Open Ended

Let's look at the sentence, "Dad loved basketball and hoped that one day I would play the game."

How does this sentence connect to the Dad's attitude, character, and motivation in the story?

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Together -

Let's read paragraphs 5-14

Poll

After reading paragraphs 5-14, do you think the Dad's attitude has changed?

Yes

Multiple Choice

What do you think the theme of the story is so far?

Adversity makes people change

Family can help you overcome adversity

Sports can help you overcome adversity

Family and getting involved in something can help one get through adversity.

Paragraphs 15-25

Open Ended

Based soley on the text from paragraphs 1-25, why do you think the dad called the coach?

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Open Ended

How can we connect dad's attitude (or change of attitude) to the theme?

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Pushing a Dream - RL5

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