4.2.1 Reading: Archie Strikes Gold

Reading: Archie Strikes Gold
Lesson 4.2.1

Learners can:

• compare and contrast texts of the same genre on their approaches to similar themes and topics, as well as additional literary elements

Vocabulary: canteen, provisions

Curriculum Kit Materials: Archie Strikes Gold, Disaster Strikes

​Words to Know

Today, you will begin reading a story called Archie Strikes Gold.

Take a closer look at the front cover of the book.

Think about the following questions:

• What is the title of the book?

• Who is the author?

• Who is the illustrator?

• What can you learn from the picture?

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Today, you are going to read “Chapter 1: A Dangerous Path” from pages 6 to 16.

As you read, think about the following questions:

• What did Archie and his group bring with them when they set out on their adventure?

• Would you choose any of the same items to bring on your adventure?

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​Archie Strikes Gold

Multiple Choice

Archie and Uncle Harold stood and looked over Lake Bennett at its beauty. Why did taking in the beauty and the feeling of accomplishment not last long?

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  It had been a long day for all, and it was time to get some rest.

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  Archie learned that they now needed to build a boat with their materials.

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  Archie was told that he would have to make more trips down the “Golden Staircase."

• In the morning, the group would need to bring all of their supplies down to the lake and continue their trek.

​Compare and Contrast

​Remember, when you compare and contrast, you are looking for what is similar and different.

Today, you will be comparing Chapter 1 of Archie Strikes Gold with the book Disaster Strikes.

To begin with, focus on the fictional element present in both stories.

​Recall that there are five parts or elements to a fiction story.

They are:

• character;

• setting;

• problem;

• solution; and

• mood.

Open Ended

Both Disaster Strikes and Archie Strikes Gold have similar themes: fiction and adventure. Think about the characters, problems, mood, setting, solution in each book, and the quests that they went on.

How are they similar?

How are they different?

They are similar because...

They are different because...

-Get a snack/drink
-Get up/Move Around/Stretch
-Use the bathroom
-Get ready for Writing