Anti-Bullying
Nothing rhymes with orange
Author(s): Adam Rex
Links:
Amazon: https://amzn.to/2Y47YeS
Indigo: https://bit.ly/2WmjBMm
Social Justice focus: Pro-inclusion; diversity
Synopsis: This delightful parable sings the praises of various fruits through rhyme. The problem is that nothing rhymes with “orange” and the orange feels left out. In the end the other fruits create a word that rhymes with orange and everyone is happy.
Lesson Plan: Anthony Skrinjar
Primary/Junior/Intermediate Lesson Plan (Abbreviated Template)
Consecutive and Concurrent Programs
Unit/Topic: Social Justice & Picture Books
Grade: 4
Lesson: Social Justice: Nothing Rhymes with Orange
Curriculum Areas: Language Arts: Reading
Curriculum Expectations:
Overall:
Reading 1: read and demonstrate an understanding of a variety of literary, graphic, and informational texts, using a range of strategies to construct meaning
Writing 2: draft and revise their writing, using a variety of informational, literary, and graphic forms and stylistic elements appropriate for the purpose and audience
Oral Communication 1: listen in order to understand and respond appropriately in a variety of situations for a variety of purposes
Specific:
1.6 Extending Understanding: extend understanding of texts by connecting the ideas in them to their own knowledge, experience, and insights, to other familiar texts, and to the world around them
1.9 Point of View: identify the point of view presented in a text, citing supporting evidence from the text, and suggest some possible alternative perspectives
3.1 Reading Familiar Words: automatically read and understand high-frequency words, most regularly used words, and words of personal interest or significance in a variety of reading contexts
2.3 Word Choice: use specific words and phrases to create an intended impression
1.9 Presentation Strategies: identify the presentation strategies used in oral texts and analyze their effect on the audience
Learning Goal(s):
- We are learning to connect the meaning of picture books to real-life experiences
- We are learning to understand the point of view of a main character and supporting characters
- We are learning to relate different words that we know to each other in different reading styles
- We are learning to create a written piece using specific words and phrases related to a common theme.
Success Criteria:
- I can connect different types of readings to real-life experiences in the world around me
- I can understand and display the point of view of a specific character and supporting characters
- I can relate and connect familiar words to each other in different reading styles
- I can effectively write a story using specific words relating to a common theme while using different writing styles
MODIFICATIONS / ACCOMMODATIONS I can effectively meet the needs of my students firstly by grouping them into groups of 4-5 to complete the task given. With this task, students at a lower reading/writing level can be given easier