Curriculum / ELA / 3rd Grade / Unit 1: Defining Identity: Dyamonde Daniel and My Name is María Isabel / Lesson 2
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3rd Grade
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Describe what Dyamonde is like using details from the text.
Book: Make Way for Dyamonde Daniel by Nikki Grimes — Chapter 1
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What is Dyamonde like? How do you know?
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Questions about the text that will help guide the students understanding
How does Dyamonde feel about Free? How do you know?
How does Dyamonde feel about math? Why?
Why does the author include Dyamonde’s internal thoughts? What do you learn about Dyamonde from her thoughts? Give two specific examples.
Literary terms, text-based vocabulary, idioms and word parts to be taught with the text
extraordinary
adj.
very unusual or amazing
odd
different from what is usual or expected; strange
grateful
thankful
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RL.3.3 — Describe characters in a story (e.g., their traits, motivations, or feelings) and explain how their actions contribute to the sequence of events.
Standards that are practiced daily but are not priority standards of the unit
RF.3.3 — Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
RF.3.4 — Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.
RL.3.1 — Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers.
RL.3.4 — Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, distinguishing literal from nonliteral language.
RL.3.10 — By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poetry, at the high end of the grades 2—3 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
SL.3.1 — Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 3 topics and texts, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.
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Explain how Dyamonde’s life changed and how it impacts the way she feels.
Describe a few key aspects of your identity.
Standards
SL.3.1
RL.3.3
Explain how Dyamonde feels about Free and what that shows about her.
Explain why Dyamonde is puzzled by Free and what it shows about her.
Analyze how Dyamonde and Free are similar.
Explain what else Free and Dyamonde learn about each other.
Analyze how Dyamonde and Free changed and what causes the change.
Describe Dyamonde by gathering details and participating in a class discussion.
L.3.6RL.3.3RL.3.6SL.3.1SL.3.1.aSL.3.1.d
Explain the difference between a fragment and a complete sentence. Write sentences to describe Dyamonde.
L.3.1.fL.3.1.iL.3.3.b
4 days
Write a story about what might happen if Free moved back to Detroit.
L.3.1.iL.3.2.cW.3.3.aW.3.3.bW.3.5
Explain how María Isabel feels about going to school.
RL.3.3RL.3.6
Explain what problem María Isabel has at school and how it makes her feel.
Describe the story of your name and why it is important to honor other’s names.
L.3.1L.3.2SL.3.1SL.3.1.aSL.3.1.dSL.3.6
Analyze if María Isabel feels welcome at her new school.
Explain why María Isabel is feeling thankful.
Determine what advice to give María Isabel about how to make it a happy time for everyone.
Explain what lesson María Isabel learns and how she learns it.
RL.3.2RL.3.3
Describe María Isabel by gathering details and participating in a class discussion.
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5 days
Write a story about an experience that has shaped who you are.
L.3.1.iL.3.2.fW.3.3W.3.3.aW.3.3.d
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