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Lesson 4

We will work collaboratively to analyze The Book of Unknown Americans through text-dependent questions and discussion. We will preview the Section 4 Diagnostic.

Lesson Goals

  • Can I use connections among details, elements, and effects to make logical deductions about an author’s perspective, purpose, and meaning in texts?

  • Can I gather and organize relevant and sufficient evidence to demonstrate an understanding of texts and topics, support claims, and develop ideas?

  • Can I work productively in various roles with other participants?

Texts

Core

  • Tradebook
    • The Book of Unknown Americans, Cristina Henríquez, Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, 2015

Materials

Tools

Reference Guides

Question Sets

Editable Google Docs

Activity 1: Discuss

We will work collaboratively to analyze The Book of Unknown Americans through text-dependent questions and discussion.

Work in groups and engage in a literary discussion of The Book of Unknown Americans, using the Final Discussion Questions Handout.

During the discussion, you are responsible for leading the discussion on at least one discussion question. You are also responsible for participating with a minimum of two thoughtful comments in the discussion of each question.

Activity 2: Read

We will review the expectations of the section 4 diagnostic.

Review the Section 4 Diagnostic Checklist. Ask your teacher clarifying questions as needed.

For homework, review your Vocabulary Journal. Identify a significant word or words that you would like to use in your response to Part 1 of the Section Diagnostic.

Review your Mentor Sentence Journal. Select at least one technique that you plan to use when writing your response to Part 1 of the Section Diagnostic.

Activity 3: Write

We will deepen our understanding of the novel.

Listen as your teacher describes three possible activities, designed to deepen your understanding of the novel. Choose one, two, or all three of the suggested activities.