Theme: |
Characterization, Character Traits, Making Predictions
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Grades: |
3 - 5
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Subject: |
Reading and Language Arts
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Duration: |
1–3 class periods (including time to read the book
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Standards
& Goals: |
New Jersey State Core Content Curriculum Standards:
Reading/Language Arts:
3.1 Reading
A. Concepts About Print
E. Reading Strategies
F. Vocabulary and Concept Development
G. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text
Note that standards in this lesson plan are for example only. This lesson can be easily adapted to meet your state's specific standards.
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Objectives: |
Students will:
- Read and discuss the book The Great Escape by Elizabeth A. Yoder literally and analytically.
- Identify character traits for at least three main characters in the story.
- Complete a character chart for one of the main characters.
- Write a journal entry for two of the main characters.
- Make a prediction about what might occur in the story.
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