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Contrasting Two Settings (Chapter 6: "Lost Melones/Cantalouples") Lesson PlanContrasting Two Settings (Chapter 6: "Lost Melones/Cantalouples") Lesson Plan
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Contrasting Two Settings (Chapter 6: "Lost Melones/Cantalouples")

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Continue working through Esperanza Rising, by Pam Munoz Ryan, by looking into language choices and discussing text-dependent questions. Pupils converse in small groups and as a class about plot, setting, and figurative language. Using sticky notes, called evidence flags in the plan, class members mark evidence that corresponds with a series of questions. Create a class record of figurative language, and close with an independent writing assignment about Esperanza's life in California. Meet Common Core requirements as you delve into this text.

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esperanza rising, pam munoz ryan, setting, literary elements, reading comprehension, main characters, metaphors, figurative language, supporting evidence

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esperanza rising, pam munoz ryan, text based questions, elements of plot, setting, figurative language, english language arts
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Grade
5th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
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Collaborative Learning
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Year
2013
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Common Core

RL.5.1 RL.5.3 RL.5.4 SL.5.1.a

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