Defining Identity: Dyamonde Daniel and My Name is María Isabel

Lesson 8
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ELA

Unit 1

3rd Grade

Lesson 8 of 21

Objective


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

Readings and Materials


  • Book: Make Way for Dyamonde Daniel by Nikki Grimes  — Chapter 8

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Target Task


Writing Prompt

How did Dyamonde and Free change? What caused the change?

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Key Questions


  • What happens when Free volunteers to read aloud in class? Why?

  • How does Dyamonde feel at the end? Why does she feel that way?

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Common Core Standards


  • 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.

Supporting Standards

RF.3.3
RL.3.1
RL.3.4
RL.3.4
RL.3.10
SL.3.1

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

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