Theme: |
Problem and Solution Relationships, Overcoming Obstacles
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Grades: |
3 - 5
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Subject: |
Reading and Language Arts
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Duration: |
1–2 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 Longest Shortcut by Earl Ayder literally and analytically.
- Examine problem and solution relationships and overcoming obstacles.
- Complete a chart outlining the obstacles the characters in the book faced and their solutions to their problems.
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