Students are instantly engaged in this lesson about finding the author’s purpose with a catchy and familiar song. It continues with an interactive read-aloud and partner activities.
(ELA-LITERACY.RF.3.4.A) Read grade-level text with purpose and understanding.
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Students work together to learn about building resilience and why it’s important.
Students practice character analysis using a children’s classic novel by Roald Dahl.
Students practice comparison skills by examining similarities and differences of fictional texts.
After studying two African-American heroes, students demonstrate understanding through writing.