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Understanding the Text

Grade(s)

5th

Subject(s)

Reading Standards for Literature K-5

Length of Lesson

Three 1 hour sessions

Lesson Overview/ Rationale

Learning to understand the text is really

important. When reading a selection students
are asked to look for the setting, characters,
plot, theme, etc. Notes will be given to make
sure students understand the concepts.
Activities such as puzzles and scavenger
hunts help make work fun. Students will also
learn to work together. The kidspiration
assignment will help the students get a visual
idea of the lesson and help with technology
use.
Key Ideas and Details Grade 5 students:
1. Students will quote accurately from a text
when explaining what the text says explicitly
and when drawing inferences from the text.
2. Students will determine a theme of a story,
drama, or poem from details in the text,
including how characters in a story or drama
respond to challenges or how the speaker in a
poem reflects upon a topic; summarize the
text.
3. Students will compare and contrast two or
more characters, settings, or events in a story
or drama, drawing on specific details in the
text (e.g., how characters interact).
(Common Core State Standards for
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS & Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science, and
Technical Subjects)
1. Students will draw inferences and list
specific quotation.
2. Students will determine the theme,
plot and setting.
3. Students will summarize the basics of
the text.
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4. Students will compare and contrast
characters.

Curriculum Framework/ Standard

Learning Objectives

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Technology Uses

Materials

Procedure

5. Students will learn to interact with one

another and present information.
6. Students will make a kidspiration
assignment based upon the story.
Presentation will be given on Microsoft
Power point for information on:
-Drawing inferences
-Theme of story
-Characters
-Setting
-Summarizing
-Comparing and Contrasting
Kidspiration assignment will be on:
-Comparing the different ways Fern and
Charlotte care for Wilbur.
-Text (Charlottes web)
-Notebook and something to write with for
notes
-Poster
-marker
-Kidspiration
Day 1(Hour and a half)
1. Directions will be given.
2. PowerPoint will be put up for quick easy
notes.
3. First chapter of story (Charlottes Web)
will be read out loud with the teacher.
3. Students will pick a partner.
4. A poster will be made and presented to
class.
Day 2(Hour and a Half)
1. Review (Students will share one
concept they learned with the whole
class).
2. Kidspiration assignment will be
introduced
3. Students will make a double bubble
map comparing and contrasting the
different ways Charlotte and Fern
interact with Wilbur and how they
care for him.
4. At least two graphics must be used to
make more creative.
5. Assignments will be presented.

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Assessment

Students will be assessed based on:

- Evaluating rubric
- The understanding of the selection
- Team work
- Kidspiration assignment

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