- I can demonstrate understanding of the excerpt of chapter 13 of Summer of the Mariposas.
- I can analyze how a theme is developed through details in chapter 13 of Summer of the Mariposas. (RL.8.1, RL.8.2)
- I can analyze a model to identify characteristics of an effective literary summary. (RL.8.2)
Focus Standards: These are the standards the instruction addresses.
- RL.8.1, RL.8.2
Supporting Standards: These are the standards that are incidental—no direct instruction in this lesson, but practice of these standards occurs as a result of addressing the focus standards.
- RL.8.4, RL.8.10, W.8.10, SL.8.1, L.8.3a, L.8.4, L.8.6
Daily Learning Targets
Ongoing Assessment
- Opening A: Entrance Ticket (RL.8.2, RL.8.4)
- Work Time A: Find evidence of theme of chapter 13 (RL.8.2)
- Work Time B: Language Dive (RL.8.2, L.8.3a, L.8.4a)
- Work Time C: Analyze a Model Summary (RL.8.1, RL.8.2)
Agenda
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1. Opening A. Engage the Learner (5 minutes) 2. Work Time A. Read Summer of the Mariposas, Chapter 13 Excerpt (15 minutes) B. Language Dive: Theme in Summer of the Mariposas, Chapter 13 - RL.8.2 (10 minutes) C. Mini Lesson: Analyze a Model Summary - RL.8.2 (10 minutes) 3. Closing and Assessment A. Reflect on Learning Targets (5 minutes) 4. Homework A. Write a Summary: Using Homework: Selected Response Questions: Summer of the Mariposas, Chapter 13, students will make their first attempt at writing a summary of chapter 13. B. Preread Anchor Text: Students should preread chapter 14 of Summer of the Mariposas in preparation for studying an excerpt from the chapter in the next lesson. |
Alignment to Assessment Standards and Purpose of the Lesson
Opportunities to Extend Learning
How It Builds on Previous Work
Support All Students
Assessment Guidance
Down the Road
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In Advance
- Prepare the following:
- Entrance Ticket: Unit 2, Lesson 1
- Criteria for an Effective Literary Summary anchor chart and handouts (one per student)
- Preview the Language Dive Guide and consider how to invite conversation among students to address the language goals suggested under each sentence chunk strip. Select from the questions and goals provided to best meet students' needs.
Review the student tasks and example answers to become familiar with what students will be required to do in the lesson (see Materials list).
- Preview the model literary summary used during Work Time C and consider how to guide students to identify the criteria of a quality summary.
- Ensure there is a copy of Entrance Ticket: Unit 2, Lesson 1 at each student's workspace.
- Post the learning targets and applicable anchor charts (see Materials list).
Tech and Multimedia
- Work Time A: For students who will benefit from hearing the texts read aloud multiple times, use a text-to-speech tool such as Natural Reader, SpeakIt! for Google Chrome, or the Safari reader. To use a web-based text-to-speech tool like SpeakIt! or Safari Reader, create an online document (for example, a Google Doc) containing the text. ▲
- Students annotate the text using the comments feature in word-processing software—for example, a Google Doc.
- Work Time C: Create the Criteria for an Effective Summary anchor chart in an online format—for example, a Google Doc. Record student discussions using software or apps such as http://eled.org/0141 or http://eled.org/0142.
Supporting English Language Learners
Supports guided in part by CA ELD Standards 8.I.A.1, 8.I.A.4, 8.I.B.6, 8.I.B.7, 8.I.B.8, 8.I.C.12, 8.II.A.1, and 8.II.A.1.
Important Points in the Lesson Itself
- To support ELLs, this lesson allows for in-depth work with both theme and summary. A Language Dive that centers on a sentence from chapter 13 of Summer of the Mariposas gives students an opportunity think about theme, conditional mood, and pronoun structures. In Work Time C, the study of summary writing is scaffolded; students analyze a model summary to gain insight into the essential components of this type of writing before applying this knowledge to their own work.
- ELLs may find it challenging to bring together and apply the range of language sub-skills across both reading and writing necessary for summary writing. While reviewing effective characteristics of summaries, it may be helpful to provide models of summaries in students' home languages, if possible, to help students understand the concept of summarizing, without linguistic interference.
Vocabulary
- analyze, characteristics, effective, literary (A)
Key
(A): Academic Vocabulary
(DS): Domain-Specific Vocabulary
Materials from Previous Lessons
Teacher
Student
- Close Readers Do These Things anchor chart (one for display; from Unit 1, Lesson 4, Opening B)
- Academic word wall (one for display; from Unit 1, Lesson 1, Opening A)
- Chart paper of Spanish words (one for display; from Unit 1, Lesson 2, Work Time A)
- Text Guide: Summer of the Mariposas (for teacher reference) (Unit 1, Lesson 2, Work Time A)
- Work to Become Ethical People anchor chart (one for display; from Unit 1, Lesson 1, Work Time D)
- Determine Themes: Summer of the Mariposas anchor chart (one for display; from Unit 1, Lesson 12, Work Time B)
- Summer of the Mariposas (text; one per student; from Unit 1, Lesson 1)
- Vocabulary logs (one per student; from Unit 1, Lesson 2, Opening A
New Materials
Teacher
Student
- Entrance Ticket: Unit 2, Lesson 1 (answers for teacher reference)
- Language Dive Guide: Summer of the Mariposas, Page 194 (for teacher reference)
- Language Dive: Summer of the Mariposas, Page 194 note-catcher (example for teacher reference)
- Criteria for an Effective Literary Summary anchor chart (one for display; co-created during Work Time C)
- Homework: Selected Response Questions: Summer of the Mariposas, Chapter 13 (example for teacher reference) (in Unit 2 Homework Resources; see full module or unit download for all homework materials)
- Entrance Ticket: Unit 2, Lesson 1 (one per student)
- Synopsis: Summer of the Mariposas, Chapter 13 ▲
- Sticky notes (one per student)
- Language Dive: Summer of the Mariposas, Page 194 note-catcher (one per student and one for display)
- Language Dive: Summer of the Mariposas, Page 194 sentence chunk strips (one per pair of students)
- Summarize a Literary Text Rubric handout (one per student)
- Homework: Selected Response Questions: Summer of the Mariposas, Chapter 13 (one per student; in Unit 2 Homework Resources; see full module or unit download for all homework materials)
Assessment
Each unit in the 6-8 Language Arts Curriculum has two standards-based assessments built in, one mid-unit assessment and one end of unit assessment. The module concludes with a performance task at the end of Unit 3 to synthesize students' understanding of what they accomplished through supported, standards-based writing.
Opening
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A. Engage the Learner (5 minutes)
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Work Time
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A. Read Summer of the Mariposas, Chapter 13 Excerpt (15 minutes)
“What does noble mean?” (Showing strong character such as caring for others—even at one’s own expense—or exemplifying high moral ideals such as honesty and kindness.)
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B. Language Dive: Theme in Summer of the Mariposas, Chapter 13 - RL.8.2 (10 minutes)
"I can analyze how a theme is developed through details in chapter 13 of Summer of the Mariposas."
"La Llorona said we have to remain noble and kind. If we do that, everything will be all right."
"How does being 'noble and kind' relate to being an ethical person? What connections can you make between this habit and La Llorona's direction?" (Student answers will vary, but could be along the lines of showing kindness to one another and other people they meet is similar to having compassion for others).
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For Heavier Support
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C. Mini Lesson: Analyze a Model Summary – RL.8.2 (10 minutes)
“I can analyze a model to identify characteristics of an effective literary summary.”
“What are literary summaries?” “What do you already know about literary summaries, and/or about creating them?”
“Based on this first read, what are some of the key characteristics of an effective summary?” (Title of the text, a few of the main events, the central idea and a theme statement.)
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For Lighter Support
For Heavier Support
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Closing & Assessments
Closing |
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A. Reflect on Learning Target (5 minutes)
"How did you contribute to this learning community today? How were the tasks you completed valuable to you?" (Possible responses: I shared my ideas with my classmate and helped him/her to understand summary writing. I also have a better understanding of theme, which will help while I read Summer of the Mariposas.) |
Homework
Homework |
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A. Write a Summary
B. Preread Anchor Text
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