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Defining Identity: Dyamonde Daniel and My Name is María Isabel

Lesson 2

ELA

Unit 1

3rd Grade

Lesson 2 of 22

Lesson Overview

Objective

Describe what Dyamonde is like using details from the text.

Readings and Materials

Book: Make Way for Dyamonde Daniel by Nikki Grimes — Chapter 1

Lesson Notes

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Lesson Map

Lesson

Describe a few key aspects of your identity.

Materials

Markers or crayons
Blank paper or cardstock

Standards

SL.3.1

Lesson

Describe what Dyamonde is like using details from the text.

Materials

Make Way for Dyamonde Daniel — Chapter 1

Standards

RL.3.3

Lesson

Explain how Dyamonde's life changed and how it impacts the way she feels.

Materials

Make Way for Dyamonde Daniel — Chapter 2

Standards

RL.3.3

Lesson

Explain how Dyamonde feels about Free and what that shows about her.

Materials

Make Way for Dyamonde Daniel — Chapter 3

Standards

RL.3.3

Lesson

Language

Write complete simple sentences that include a subject and a predicate.

Materials

Make Way for Dyamonde Daniel
Sentences and Fragments Handout (G3, U1, L5)
Editing Checklist 1 (G3, U1)

Standards

L.3.1.i

Lesson

Explain why Dyamonde is puzzled by Free and what it shows about her.

Materials

Make Way for Dyamonde Daniel — Chapter 4

Standards

RL.3.3

Lesson

Analyze how Dyamonde and Free are similar.

Materials

Make Way for Dyamonde Daniel — Chapter 5

Standards

RL.3.3

Lesson

Explain what else Free and Dyamonde learn about each other.

Materials

Make Way for Dyamonde Daniel — Chapters 6 and 7

Standards

RL.3.3

Lesson

Analyze how Dyamonde and Free changed and what causes the change.

Materials

Make Way for Dyamonde Daniel — Chapter 8

Standards

RL.3.3

Lesson

Discussion

Describe Dyamonde by gathering details and participating in a class discussion.

Materials

Make Way for Dyamonde Daniel

Standards

L.3.6RL.3.3RL.3.6SL.3.1SL.3.1.aSL.3.1.d

Lesson

Writing

Overview

Write a story about what might happen if Free moved back to Detroit.

Materials

Make Way for Dyamonde Daniel
Move to Motor City Mentor Text (G3, U1, L11)
Story Mountain Graphic Organizer (G3, U1)
Narrative Writing Rubric (G3)
Single Point Narrative Writing Rubric (G3, U1, L11)
Editing Checklist 1 (G3, U1)

Day 1 - Brainstorming

Brainstorm a story that includes the exposition, climax, and resolution.

Materials

Make Way for Dyamonde Daniel
Move to Motor City Mentor Text (G3, U1, L11)
Story Mountain Graphic Organizer (G3, U1)
Single Point Narrative Writing Rubric (G3, U1, L11)
Completed Character Maps (G3, U1, L11)

Standards

W.3.2.cW.3.3.aW.3.3.bW.3.5

Day 2 - Drafting

Draft a piece of realistic fiction that continues the story of Dyamonde and Free.

Materials

Make Way for Dyamonde Daniel
Completed Character Maps (G3, U1, L11)
Story Mountain Graphic Organizer (G3, U1) — (Completed)
Single Point Narrative Writing Rubric (G3, U1, L11)

Standards

W.3.3.aW.3.3.bW.3.5

Day 3 - Revision & Editing

Revise writing to add dialogue between characters.

Materials

Make Way for Dyamonde Daniel
Completed Story Drafts
Single Point Narrative Writing Rubric (G3, U1, L11)
Editing Checklist 1 (G3, U1)
Narrative Writing Rubric (G3)

Standards

W.3.2.cW.3.3.aW.3.3.bW.3.5

Lesson

Explain how María Isabel feels about going to school.

Materials

My Name Is María Isabel — Preview and Chapter 1
Editing Checklist 1 (G3, U1)

Standards

RL.3.3RL.3.6

Lesson

Explain what problem María Isabel has at school and how it makes her feel.

Materials

My Name Is María Isabel — Chapters 2 and 3
Editing Checklist 1 (G3, U1)

Standards

RL.3.3RL.3.6

Lesson

Discussion

Describe the story of your name or a nickname and why it is important to honor others' names.

Standards

L.3.1L.3.2SL.3.1SL.3.1.aSL.3.1.dSL.3.6

Lesson

Language

Use coordinating conjunctions and a comma to produce compound sentences.

Materials

My Name Is María Isabel

Standards

L.3.1.hL.3.1.i

Lesson

Analyze if María Isabel feels welcome at her new school.

Materials

My Name Is María Isabel — Chapter 4

Standards

RL.3.3RL.3.6

Lesson

Explain why María Isabel is feeling grateful.

Materials

My Name Is María Isabel — Chapters 5 and 6

Standards

RL.3.3RL.3.6

Lesson

Determine what advice to give María Isabel about how to make it a happy time for everyone.

Materials

My Name Is María Isabel — Chapters 7 and 8
Editing Checklist 2 (G3, U1)

Standards

RL.3.3RL.3.6

Lesson

Explain what lesson María Isabel learns and how she learns it.

Materials

My Name Is María Isabel — Chapters 9 and 10
Editing Checklist 2 (G3, U1)

Standards

RL.3.2RL.3.3

Lesson

Discussion

Describe María Isabel by gathering details and participating in a class discussion.

Materials

My Name Is María Isabel

Standards

L.3.6RL.3.3RL.3.6SL.3.1SL.3.1.aSL.3.1.d

Lesson

Assessment

Gauge student understanding of unit content and skills with one of Fishtank's unit assessments.

Lesson

Writing

Overview

Write a personal narrative about an experience that has shaped who you are.

Materials

My Name Is María Isabel
Make Way for Dyamonde Daniel
Story Mountain Graphic Organizer (G3, U1)
Narrative Writing Rubric (G3)
Single Point Narrative Writing Rubric (G3, U1, L22)
Editing Checklist 2 (G3, U1)
Revision Sentences (G3, U1, L22)

Day 1 - Brainstorming

Brainstorm and plan a personal narrative that includes the exposition, rising actions, climax, falling action, and resolution.

Materials

My Name Is María Isabel
Make Way for Dyamonde Daniel

Standards

W.3.3W.3.3.a

Day 2 - Planning

Plan a personal narrative that includes the exposition, rising actions, climax, falling action, and resolution.

Materials

My Name Is María Isabel
Make Way for Dyamonde Daniel
Story Mountain Graphic Organizer (G3, U1)
Single Point Narrative Writing Rubric (G3, U1, L22)

Standards

W.3.3W.3.3.aW.3.3.d

Day 3 - Drafting

Draft a personal narrative that includes all of the components of the narrative arc.

Materials

My Name Is María Isabel
Make Way for Dyamonde Daniel
Story Mountain Graphic Organizer (G3, U1)
Single Point Narrative Writing Rubric (G3, U1, L22)

Standards

W.3.3W.3.3.aW.3.3.d

Day 4 - Revision & Editing

Identify and remove unnecessary information from their personal narratives to make their stories clearer and more focused.

Materials

My Name Is María Isabel
Revision Sentences (G3, U1, L22)
Editing Checklist 2 (G3, U1)

Standards

L.3.1.iL.3.2.fW.3.3W.3.3.aW.3.3.b

Day 5 - Publishing

Publish a class anthology celebrating the stories of all the students in class.

Materials

Single Point Narrative Writing Rubric (G3, U1, L22)
Narrative Writing Rubric (G3)

Standards

L.3.1.iL.3.2.fW.3.3W.3.3.aW.3.3.d

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