Begin the writing journey of an evidence-based essay detailing a rule to live by with various activities to familiarize learners with the topic and jump-start brainstorming. First, pupils take part in an in-depth review and discussion of the performance task; then, they practice posing questions and paraphrasing; and finally, exit the lesson plan with their chosen research topic.

Concepts

christopher paul curtis, responding to literature, responding to reading, research writing, paraphrasing, rules, asking questions, answering questions

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Assign the homework or in-class discussion questions in the form of a classroom blog post 
• Create a vocabulary wall displaying the words and definitions pupils find in their independent reading book 
• Display Bud's rules to familiarize class members with the ones presented in the book

Classroom Considerations

• Scholars should come prepared having read an independent reading book
• This is the 15th in a series of 17 lesson plans designed to accompany Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis
• To access required materials from previous lessons, search the Included Materials section 

Pros

• Teacher notes explain how each activity meets the needs of learners
• Cooperative learning strategies are incorporated into the lesson
• The lesson is written clearly and in detail

Cons

• None

Common Core

W.6.7 SL.6.1.c SL.6.1.d