Pushing a Dream - RL5

Pushing a Dream - RL5

ELAGSE6RL5: Analyze how a particular sentence, chapter, scene, or stanza fits into the overall structure of a text and contributes to the development of the theme, setting, or plot.

Today we will read the text, "Sometimes a Dream needs a Push" by Walter Dean Myers.

Lexile 720 (6th grade band 925-1070L)

I can read a text and isolate a sentence or paragraph to examine in detail how it fits into the overall plot or theme.

Open Ended

What is the difference between the topic and theme of a story?

Open Ended

What does it mean to summarize or write a summary?

Video

Now, I will read the text...

Paragraphs 1-5 and Model

Open Ended

Let's look at the sentence, "Dad loved basketball and hoped that one day I would play the game."

How does this sentence connect to the Dad's attitude, character, and motivation in the story?

Together -

Let's read paragraphs 5-14

Poll

After reading paragraphs 5-14, do you think the Dad's attitude has changed?

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

What do you think the theme of the story is so far?

• Adversity makes people change

• Family can help you overcome adversity

• Sports can help you overcome adversity

• Family and getting involved in something can help one get through adversity.

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Paragraphs 15-25

Open Ended

Based soley on the text from paragraphs 1-25, why do you think the dad called the coach?

Open Ended

How can we connect dad's attitude (or change of attitude) to the theme?