Common Core State Standards (CCSS) Correlations

Rigorous Reading: Bud, Not Buddy

Rigorous Reading: Bud, Not Buddy

English Language Arts

Strand - Reading Standards: Literature, Grade 4

Key Ideas and Details

ELA.RL.4.1: Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.

Activity Page
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
Two Sides of Bud 12
Rules and Things 13
A Look Inside 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Making the Mood 16
Another Voice 17
Choice Words 18
Crystal Ball 19
Section I Teacher Instructions 20
In the Beginning 21
Getting to Know Bud 22
Storyboarding a Scene 23
The Last Laugh 24
Talking About Revenge 25
Section I Log-In 26
Section II Teacher Instructions 27
Things About Momma 28
Picturing Momma 29
The Pretend Family 30
Signs of the Times 31
A Sense of Place 32
A Night in Hooverville 33
Section II Log-In 34
Section III Teacher Instructions 35
A Growing Idea 36
The Road to Grand Rapids 37
They Have Their Reasons 38
A Different Kind of Home 39
On the Road 40
The Old Man 41
Section III Log-In 42
Section IV Teacher Instructions 43
Player Cards 44
Say What They Mean 45
Home Cooking 46
A Night at the Station 47
Section IV Log-In 48
Section V Teacher Instructions 49
The Decision 50
Part of the Band 51
Capturing Sound 52
What We Learn 53
In the End 54
Section V Log-In 55
Add It Up 57-59
An important Scene 60
The WOW Factor 61
A New Point of View 62
Acting Out 63
Historical Fiction 64
Historical Figures 65
Considering Genre 66
Considering Voice 67
An Elemental Choice 68-69
A Novel Poster 70-71
A Persuasive Letter 72
My Book Rating 73

Key Ideas and Details

ELA.RL.4.2: Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text; summarize the text.

Activity Page
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
Two Sides of Bud 12
Rules and Things 13
A Look Inside 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Making the Mood 16
Another Voice 17
Section I Teacher Instructions 20
In the Beginning 21
Getting to Know Bud 22
Talking About Revenge 25
Section II Teacher Instructions 27
Things About Momma 28
Picturing Momma 29
The Pretend Family 30
Signs of the Times 31
A Night in Hooverville 33
Section III Teacher Instructions 35
A Growing Idea 36
They Have Their Reasons 38
A Different Kind of Home 39
On the Road 40
The Old Man 41
Section IV Teacher Instructions 43
Home Cooking 46
A Night at the Station 47
Section V Teacher Instructions 49
The Decision 50
Part of the Band 51
Capturing Sound 52
What We Learn 53
In the End 54
Add It Up 57-59
An important Scene 60
The WOW Factor 61
Acting Out 63
Historical Fiction 64
Historical Figures 65
Considering Genre 66
Considering Voice 67
An Elemental Choice 68-69
A Novel Poster 70-71
A Persuasive Letter 72

Key Ideas and Details

ELA.RL.4.3: Describe in depth a character, setting, or event in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., a character's thoughts, words, or actions).

Activity Page
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
Two Sides of Bud 12
Rules and Things 13
A Look Inside 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Making the Mood 16
Another Voice 17
Section I Teacher Instructions 20
In the Beginning 21
Getting to Know Bud 22
Storyboarding a Scene 23
The Last Laugh 24
Talking About Revenge 25
Section II Teacher Instructions 27
Things About Momma 28
Picturing Momma 29
The Pretend Family 30
Signs of the Times 31
A Sense of Place 32
A Night in Hooverville 33
Section II Log-In 34
Section III Teacher Instructions 35
A Growing Idea 36
The Road to Grand Rapids 37
They Have Their Reasons 38
A Different Kind of Home 39
On the Road 40
The Old Man 41
Section IV Teacher Instructions 43
Player Cards 44
Say What They Mean 45
Home Cooking 46
A Night at the Station 47
Section V Teacher Instructions 49
The Decision 50
Part of the Band 51
Capturing Sound 52
What We Learn 53
In the End 54
Add It Up 57-59
An important Scene 60
The WOW Factor 61
A New Point of View 62
Acting Out 63
Historical Fiction 64
Historical Figures 65
Considering Genre 66
Considering Voice 67
An Elemental Choice 68-69
A Novel Poster 70-71

Craft and Structure

ELA.RL.4.4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including those that allude to significant characters found in mythology (e.g., Herculean).

Activity Page
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
Two Sides of Bud 12
Rules and Things 13
A Look Inside 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Making the Mood 16
Another Voice 17
Choice Words 18
Crystal Ball 19
Section I Teacher Instructions 20
In the Beginning 21
Getting to Know Bud 22
Storyboarding a Scene 23
The Last Laugh 24
Talking About Revenge 25
Section I Log-In 26
Section II Teacher Instructions 27
Things About Momma 28
Picturing Momma 29
The Pretend Family 30
Signs of the Times 31
A Sense of Place 32
A Night in Hooverville 33
Section II Log-In 34
Section III Teacher Instructions 35
A Growing Idea 36
The Road to Grand Rapids 37
They Have Their Reasons 38
A Different Kind of Home 39
On the Road 40
The Old Man 41
Section III Log-In 42
Section IV Teacher Instructions 43
Player Cards 44
Say What They Mean 45
Home Cooking 46
A Night at the Station 47
Section IV Log-In 48
Section V Teacher Instructions 49
The Decision 50
Part of the Band 51
Capturing Sound 52
What We Learn 53
In the End 54
Section V Log-In 55
Add It Up 57-59
An important Scene 60
The WOW Factor 61
A New Point of View 62
Acting Out 63
Historical Fiction 64
Historical Figures 65
Considering Genre 66
Considering Voice 67
An Elemental Choice 68-69
A Novel Poster 70-71
A Persuasive Letter 72
My Book Rating 73
Words to Know 74-75

Craft and Structure

ELA.RL.4.6: Compare and contrast the point of view from which different stories are narrated, including the difference between first- and third-person narrations.

Activity Page
Another Voice 17
Section I Teacher Instructions 20
Section II Teacher Instructions 27
Section III Teacher Instructions 35
Section IV Teacher Instructions 43
Section V Teacher Instructions 49
A New Point of View 62

Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity

ELA.RL.4.10: By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poetry, in the grades 4-5 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.

Activity Page
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
Two Sides of Bud 12
Rules and Things 13
A Look Inside 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Making the Mood 16
Another Voice 17
Choice Words 18
Crystal Ball 19
Section I Teacher Instructions 20
In the Beginning 21
Getting to Know Bud 22
Storyboarding a Scene 23
The Last Laugh 24
Talking About Revenge 25
Section I Log-In 26
Section II Teacher Instructions 27
Things About Momma 28
Picturing Momma 29
The Pretend Family 30
Signs of the Times 31
A Sense of Place 32
A Night in Hooverville 33
Section II Log-In 34
Section III Teacher Instructions 35
A Growing Idea 36
The Road to Grand Rapids 37
They Have Their Reasons 38
A Different Kind of Home 39
On the Road 40
The Old Man 41
Section III Log-In 42
Section IV Teacher Instructions 43
Player Cards 44
Say What They Mean 45
Home Cooking 46
A Night at the Station 47
Section IV Log-In 48
Section V Teacher Instructions 49
The Decision 50
Part of the Band 51
Capturing Sound 52
What We Learn 53
In the End 54
Section V Log-In 55
Add It Up 57-59
An important Scene 60
The WOW Factor 61
A New Point of View 62
Acting Out 63
Historical Fiction 64
Historical Figures 65
Considering Genre 66
Considering Voice 67
An Elemental Choice 68-69
A Novel Poster 70-71
A Persuasive Letter 72
My Book Rating 73
Words to Know 74-75

Strand - Reading Standards: Foundational Skills, Grade 4

Phonics and Word Recognition

ELA.RF.4.3: Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.

Activity Page
And the Winner Was... 8
Quick Takes on Topics 9
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
Two Sides of Bud 12
Rules and Things 13
A Look Inside 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Making the Mood 16
Another Voice 17
Choice Words 18
Crystal Ball 19
Section I Teacher Instructions 20
In the Beginning 21
Getting to Know Bud 22
Storyboarding a Scene 23
The Last Laugh 24
Talking About Revenge 25
Section I Log-In 26
Section II Teacher Instructions 27
Things About Momma 28
Picturing Momma 29
The Pretend Family 30
Signs of the Times 31
A Sense of Place 32
A Night in Hooverville 33
Section II Log-In 34
Section III Teacher Instructions 35
A Growing Idea 36
The Road to Grand Rapids 37
They Have Their Reasons 38
A Different Kind of Home 39
On the Road 40
The Old Man 41
Section III Log-In 42
Section IV Teacher Instructions 43
Player Cards 44
Say What They Mean 45
Home Cooking 46
A Night at the Station 47
Section IV Log-In 48
Section V Teacher Instructions 49
The Decision 50
Part of the Band 51
Capturing Sound 52
What We Learn 53
In the End 54
Section V Log-In 55
Add It Up 57-59
An important Scene 60
The WOW Factor 61
A New Point of View 62
Acting Out 63
Historical Fiction 64
Historical Figures 65
Considering Genre 66
Considering Voice 67
An Elemental Choice 68-69
A Novel Poster 70-71
A Persuasive Letter 72
My Book Rating 73
Words to Know 74-75

Fluency

ELA.RF.4.4: Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.

Activity Page
And the Winner Was... 8
Quick Takes on Topics 9
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
Two Sides of Bud 12
Rules and Things 13
A Look Inside 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Making the Mood 16
Another Voice 17
Choice Words 18
Crystal Ball 19
Section I Teacher Instructions 20
In the Beginning 21
Getting to Know Bud 22
Storyboarding a Scene 23
The Last Laugh 24
Talking About Revenge 25
Section I Log-In 26
Section II Teacher Instructions 27
Things About Momma 28
Picturing Momma 29
The Pretend Family 30
Signs of the Times 31
A Sense of Place 32
A Night in Hooverville 33
Section II Log-In 34
Section III Teacher Instructions 35
A Growing Idea 36
The Road to Grand Rapids 37
They Have Their Reasons 38
A Different Kind of Home 39
On the Road 40
The Old Man 41
Section III Log-In 42
Section IV Teacher Instructions 43
Player Cards 44
Say What They Mean 45
Home Cooking 46
A Night at the Station 47
Section IV Log-In 48
Section V Teacher Instructions 49
The Decision 50
Part of the Band 51
Capturing Sound 52
What We Learn 53
In the End 54
Section V Log-In 55
Add It Up 57-59
An important Scene 60
The WOW Factor 61
A New Point of View 62
Acting Out 63
Historical Fiction 64
Historical Figures 65
Considering Genre 66
Considering Voice 67
An Elemental Choice 68-69
A Novel Poster 70-71
A Persuasive Letter 72
My Book Rating 73
Words to Know 74-75

Strand - Writing Standards, Grade 4

Text Types and Purposes

ELA.W.4.2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.

Activity Page
And the Winner Was... 8
Quick Takes on Topics 9
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
Two Sides of Bud 12
Rules and Things 13
A Look Inside 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Making the Mood 16
Another Voice 17
Choice Words 18
Crystal Ball 19
Section I Teacher Instructions 20
In the Beginning 21
Getting to Know Bud 22
Storyboarding a Scene 23
The Last Laugh 24
Talking About Revenge 25
Section I Log-In 26
Section II Teacher Instructions 27
Things About Momma 28
Picturing Momma 29
The Pretend Family 30
Signs of the Times 31
A Sense of Place 32
A Night in Hooverville 33
Section II Log-In 34
Section III Teacher Instructions 35
A Growing Idea 36
The Road to Grand Rapids 37
They Have Their Reasons 38
A Different Kind of Home 39
On the Road 40
The Old Man 41
Section III Log-In 42
Section IV Teacher Instructions 43
Player Cards 44
Say What They Mean 45
Home Cooking 46
A Night at the Station 47
Section IV Log-In 48
Section V Teacher Instructions 49
The Decision 50
Part of the Band 51
Capturing Sound 52
What We Learn 53
In the End 54
Section V Log-In 55
Add It Up 57-59
An important Scene 60
The WOW Factor 61
A New Point of View 62
Historical Fiction 64
Historical Figures 65
Considering Genre 66
Considering Voice 67
An Elemental Choice 68-69
A Persuasive Letter 72

Text Types and Purposes

ELA.W.4.1: Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.

Activity Page
Quick Takes on Topics 9
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
Two Sides of Bud 12
Rules and Things 13
Checking In on Theme 15
Making the Mood 16
Another Voice 17
Crystal Ball 19
Section I Teacher Instructions 20
In the Beginning 21
Getting to Know Bud 22
Storyboarding a Scene 23
The Last Laugh 24
Talking About Revenge 25
Section I Log-In 26
Section II Teacher Instructions 27
Things About Momma 28
Picturing Momma 29
The Pretend Family 30
Signs of the Times 31
A Sense of Place 32
A Night in Hooverville 33
Section II Log-In 34
Section III Teacher Instructions 35
A Growing Idea 36
A Different Kind of Home 39
Section III Log-In 42
Section IV Teacher Instructions 43
Player Cards 44
Home Cooking 46
Section IV Log-In 48
Section V Teacher Instructions 49
Capturing Sound 52
In the End 54
Section V Log-In 55
Add It Up 57-59
An important Scene 60
The WOW Factor 61
A New Point of View 62
Historical Fiction 64
Historical Figures 65
Considering Voice 67
An Elemental Choice 68-69
A Persuasive Letter 72
My Book Rating 73

Text Types and Purposes

ELA.W.4.3: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.

Activity Page
Another Voice 17
Section I Teacher Instructions 20
Section I Log-In 26
Section II Teacher Instructions 27
Section II Log-In 34
Section III Teacher Instructions 35
On the Road 40
Section IV Teacher Instructions 43
Section IV Log-In 48
Section V Teacher Instructions 49
Capturing Sound 52
Section V Log-In 55
An important Scene 60
A New Point of View 62
Acting Out 63
Considering Genre 66
Considering Voice 67

Production and Distribution of Writing

ELA.W.4.4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1–3 above.)

Activity Page
And the Winner Was... 8
Quick Takes on Topics 9
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
Two Sides of Bud 12
Rules and Things 13
A Look Inside 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Making the Mood 16
Another Voice 17
Choice Words 18
Crystal Ball 19
Section I Teacher Instructions 20
In the Beginning 21
Getting to Know Bud 22
Storyboarding a Scene 23
The Last Laugh 24
Talking About Revenge 25
Section I Log-In 26
Section II Teacher Instructions 27
Things About Momma 28
Picturing Momma 29
The Pretend Family 30
Signs of the Times 31
A Sense of Place 32
A Night in Hooverville 33
Section II Log-In 34
Section III Teacher Instructions 35
A Growing Idea 36
The Road to Grand Rapids 37
They Have Their Reasons 38
A Different Kind of Home 39
On the Road 40
The Old Man 41
Section III Log-In 42
Section IV Teacher Instructions 43
Player Cards 44
Say What They Mean 45
Home Cooking 46
A Night at the Station 47
Section IV Log-In 48
Section V Teacher Instructions 49
The Decision 50
Part of the Band 51
Capturing Sound 52
What We Learn 53
In the End 54
Section V Log-In 55
Add It Up 57-59
An important Scene 60
The WOW Factor 61
A New Point of View 62
Acting Out 63
Historical Fiction 64
Historical Figures 65
Considering Genre 66
Considering Voice 67
An Elemental Choice 68-69
A Novel Poster 70-71
A Persuasive Letter 72
My Book Rating 73
Words to Know 74-75

Production and Distribution of Writing

ELA.W.4.5: With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing. (Editing for conventions should demonstrate command of Language standards 1-3 up to and including grade 4)

Activity Page
Acting Out 63
An Elemental Choice 68-69
A Persuasive Letter 72

Research to Build and Present Knowledge

ELA.W.4.7: Conduct short research projects that build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic.

Activity Page
And the Winner Was... 8
A Growing Idea 36
The Road to Grand Rapids 37
Historical Figures 65

Research to Build and Present Knowledge

ELA.W.4.9: Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.

Activity Page
And the Winner Was... 8
Quick Takes on Topics 9
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
Two Sides of Bud 12
Rules and Things 13
A Look Inside 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Making the Mood 16
Another Voice 17
Choice Words 18
Crystal Ball 19
Section I Teacher Instructions 20
In the Beginning 21
Getting to Know Bud 22
Storyboarding a Scene 23
The Last Laugh 24
Talking About Revenge 25
Section I Log-In 26
Section II Teacher Instructions 27
Things About Momma 28
Picturing Momma 29
The Pretend Family 30
Signs of the Times 31
A Sense of Place 32
A Night in Hooverville 33
Section II Log-In 34
Section III Teacher Instructions 35
A Growing Idea 36
The Road to Grand Rapids 37
They Have Their Reasons 38
A Different Kind of Home 39
On the Road 40
The Old Man 41
Section III Log-In 42
Section IV Teacher Instructions 43
Player Cards 44
Say What They Mean 45
Home Cooking 46
A Night at the Station 47
Section IV Log-In 48
Section V Teacher Instructions 49
The Decision 50
Part of the Band 51
Capturing Sound 52
What We Learn 53
In the End 54
Section V Log-In 55
Add It Up 57-59
An important Scene 60
The WOW Factor 61
A New Point of View 62
Acting Out 63
Historical Fiction 64
Historical Figures 65
Considering Genre 66
Considering Voice 67
An Elemental Choice 68-69
A Novel Poster 70-71
A Persuasive Letter 72
My Book Rating 73
Words to Know 74-75

Research to Build and Present Knowledge

ELA.W.4.8: Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; take notes and categorize information, and provide a list of sources.

Activity Page
Quick Takes on Topics 9
Making the Mood 16
Another Voice 17
Choice Words 18
Crystal Ball 19
Section I Teacher Instructions 20
Talking About Revenge 25
Section I Log-In 26
Section II Teacher Instructions 27
Signs of the Times 31
A Sense of Place 32
A Night in Hooverville 33
Section II Log-In 34
Section III Teacher Instructions 35
A Growing Idea 36
They Have Their Reasons 38
A Different Kind of Home 39
Section III Log-In 42
Section IV Teacher Instructions 43
Section IV Log-In 48
Section V Teacher Instructions 49
Section V Log-In 55
Add It Up 57-59
Historical Figures 65
Considering Genre 66
Considering Voice 67
An Elemental Choice 68-69
A Persuasive Letter 72

Range of Writing

ELA.W.4.10: Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.

Activity Page
And the Winner Was... 8
Quick Takes on Topics 9
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
Two Sides of Bud 12
Rules and Things 13
A Look Inside 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Making the Mood 16
Another Voice 17
Choice Words 18
Crystal Ball 19
Section I Teacher Instructions 20
In the Beginning 21
Getting to Know Bud 22
Storyboarding a Scene 23
The Last Laugh 24
Talking About Revenge 25
Section I Log-In 26
Section II Teacher Instructions 27
Things About Momma 28
Picturing Momma 29
The Pretend Family 30
Signs of the Times 31
A Sense of Place 32
A Night in Hooverville 33
Section II Log-In 34
Section III Teacher Instructions 35
A Growing Idea 36
The Road to Grand Rapids 37
They Have Their Reasons 38
A Different Kind of Home 39
On the Road 40
The Old Man 41
Section III Log-In 42
Section IV Teacher Instructions 43
Player Cards 44
Say What They Mean 45
Home Cooking 46
A Night at the Station 47
Section IV Log-In 48
Section V Teacher Instructions 49
The Decision 50
Part of the Band 51
Capturing Sound 52
What We Learn 53
In the End 54
Section V Log-In 55
Add It Up 57-59
An important Scene 60
The WOW Factor 61
A New Point of View 62
Acting Out 63
Historical Fiction 64
Historical Figures 65
Considering Genre 66
Considering Voice 67
An Elemental Choice 68-69
A Novel Poster 70-71
A Persuasive Letter 72
My Book Rating 73
Words to Know 74-75

Strand - Speaking and Listening Standards, Grade 4

Comprehension and Collaboration

ELA.SL.4.1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.

Activity Page
Talking About Revenge 25
A Sense of Place 32
A Different Kind of Home 39
Player Cards 44
Say What They Mean 45
In the End 54
Acting Out 63
A Novel Poster 70-71

Comprehension and Collaboration

ELA.SL.4.2: Paraphrase portions of a text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.

Activity Page
Talking About Revenge 25
In the End 54

Comprehension and Collaboration

ELA.SL.4.3: Identify the reasons and evidence a speaker provides to support particular points.

Activity Page
Talking About Revenge 25
A Sense of Place 32
A Different Kind of Home 39
In the End 54

Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas

ELA.SL.4.4: Report on a topic or text, tell a story, or recount an experience in an organized manner, using appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details to support main ideas or themes; speak clearly at an understandable pace.

Activity Page
Talking About Revenge 25
A Sense of Place 32
In the End 54
Acting Out 63
A Novel Poster 70-71

Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas

ELA.SL.4.6: Differentiate between contexts that call for formal English (e.g., presenting ideas) and situations where informal discourse is appropriate (e.g., small-group discussion); use formal English when appropriate to task and situation.

Activity Page
Acting Out 63
A Novel Poster 70-71

Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas

ELA.SL.4.5: Add audio recordings and visual displays to presentations when appropriate to enhance the development of main ideas or themes.

Activity Pages
A Novel Poster 70-71

Strand - Language Standards, Grade 4

Conventions of Standard English

ELA.L.4.1: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

Activity Page
And the Winner Was... 8
Quick Takes on Topics 9
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
Two Sides of Bud 12
Rules and Things 13
A Look Inside 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Making the Mood 16
Another Voice 17
Choice Words 18
Crystal Ball 19
Section I Teacher Instructions 20
In the Beginning 21
Getting to Know Bud 22
Storyboarding a Scene 23
The Last Laugh 24
Talking About Revenge 25
Section I Log-In 26
Section II Teacher Instructions 27
Things About Momma 28
Picturing Momma 29
The Pretend Family 30
Signs of the Times 31
A Sense of Place 32
A Night in Hooverville 33
Section II Log-In 34
Section III Teacher Instructions 35
A Growing Idea 36
The Road to Grand Rapids 37
They Have Their Reasons 38
A Different Kind of Home 39
On the Road 40
The Old Man 41
Section III Log-In 42
Section IV Teacher Instructions 43
Player Cards 44
Say What They Mean 45
Home Cooking 46
A Night at the Station 47
Section IV Log-In 48
Section V Teacher Instructions 49
The Decision 50
Part of the Band 51
Capturing Sound 52
What We Learn 53
In the End 54
Section V Log-In 55
Add It Up 57-59
An important Scene 60
The WOW Factor 61
A New Point of View 62
Acting Out 63
Historical Fiction 64
Historical Figures 65
Considering Genre 66
Considering Voice 67
An Elemental Choice 68-69
A Novel Poster 70-71
A Persuasive Letter 72
My Book Rating 73
Words to Know 74-75

Conventions of Standard English

ELA.L.4.2: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.

Activity Page
And the Winner Was... 8
Quick Takes on Topics 9
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
Two Sides of Bud 12
Rules and Things 13
A Look Inside 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Making the Mood 16
Another Voice 17
Choice Words 18
Crystal Ball 19
Section I Teacher Instructions 20
In the Beginning 21
Getting to Know Bud 22
Storyboarding a Scene 23
The Last Laugh 24
Talking About Revenge 25
Section I Log-In 26
Section II Teacher Instructions 27
Things About Momma 28
Picturing Momma 29
The Pretend Family 30
Signs of the Times 31
A Sense of Place 32
A Night in Hooverville 33
Section II Log-In 34
Section III Teacher Instructions 35
A Growing Idea 36
The Road to Grand Rapids 37
They Have Their Reasons 38
A Different Kind of Home 39
On the Road 40
The Old Man 41
Section III Log-In 42
Section IV Teacher Instructions 43
Player Cards 44
Say What They Mean 45
Home Cooking 46
A Night at the Station 47
Section IV Log-In 48
Section V Teacher Instructions 49
The Decision 50
Part of the Band 51
Capturing Sound 52
What We Learn 53
In the End 54
Section V Log-In 55
Add It Up 57-59
An important Scene 60
The WOW Factor 61
A New Point of View 62
Acting Out 63
Historical Fiction 64
Historical Figures 65
Considering Genre 66
Considering Voice 67
An Elemental Choice 68-69
A Novel Poster 70-71
A Persuasive Letter 72
My Book Rating 73
Words to Know 74-75

Knowledge of Language

ELA.L.4.3: Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.

Activity Page
And the Winner Was... 8
Quick Takes on Topics 9
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
Two Sides of Bud 12
Rules and Things 13
A Look Inside 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Making the Mood 16
Another Voice 17
Choice Words 18
Crystal Ball 19
Section I Teacher Instructions 20
In the Beginning 21
Getting to Know Bud 22
Storyboarding a Scene 23
The Last Laugh 24
Talking About Revenge 25
Section I Log-In 26
Section II Teacher Instructions 27
Things About Momma 28
Picturing Momma 29
The Pretend Family 30
Signs of the Times 31
A Sense of Place 32
A Night in Hooverville 33
Section II Log-In 34
Section III Teacher Instructions 35
A Growing Idea 36
The Road to Grand Rapids 37
They Have Their Reasons 38
A Different Kind of Home 39
On the Road 40
The Old Man 41
Section III Log-In 42
Section IV Teacher Instructions 43
Player Cards 44
Say What They Mean 45
Home Cooking 46
A Night at the Station 47
Section IV Log-In 48
Section V Teacher Instructions 49
The Decision 50
Part of the Band 51
Capturing Sound 52
What We Learn 53
In the End 54
Section V Log-In 55
Add It Up 57-59
An important Scene 60
The WOW Factor 61
A New Point of View 62
Acting Out 63
Historical Fiction 64
Historical Figures 65
Considering Genre 66
Considering Voice 67
An Elemental Choice 68-69
A Novel Poster 70-71
A Persuasive Letter 72
My Book Rating 73
Words to Know 74-75

Vocabulary Acquisition and Use

ELA.L.4.4: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 4 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.

Activity Page
And the Winner Was... 8
Quick Takes on Topics 9
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
Two Sides of Bud 12
Rules and Things 13
A Look Inside 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Making the Mood 16
Another Voice 17
Choice Words 18
Crystal Ball 19
Section I Teacher Instructions 20
In the Beginning 21
Getting to Know Bud 22
Storyboarding a Scene 23
The Last Laugh 24
Talking About Revenge 25
Section I Log-In 26
Section II Teacher Instructions 27
Things About Momma 28
Picturing Momma 29
The Pretend Family 30
Signs of the Times 31
A Sense of Place 32
A Night in Hooverville 33
Section II Log-In 34
Section III Teacher Instructions 35
A Growing Idea 36
The Road to Grand Rapids 37
They Have Their Reasons 38
A Different Kind of Home 39
On the Road 40
The Old Man 41
Section III Log-In 42
Section IV Teacher Instructions 43
Player Cards 44
Say What They Mean 45
Home Cooking 46
A Night at the Station 47
Section IV Log-In 48
Section V Teacher Instructions 49
The Decision 50
Part of the Band 51
Capturing Sound 52
What We Learn 53
In the End 54
Section V Log-In 55
Add It Up 57-59
An important Scene 60
The WOW Factor 61
A New Point of View 62
Acting Out 63
Historical Fiction 64
Considering Genre 66
Considering Voice 67
An Elemental Choice 68-69
A Novel Poster 70-71
A Persuasive Letter 72
My Book Rating 73
Words to Know 74-75

Vocabulary Acquisition and Use

ELA.L.4.5: Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.

Activity Page
And the Winner Was... 8
Quick Takes on Topics 9
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
Two Sides of Bud 12
Rules and Things 13
A Look Inside 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Making the Mood 16
Another Voice 17
Choice Words 18
Crystal Ball 19
Section I Teacher Instructions 20
In the Beginning 21
Getting to Know Bud 22
Storyboarding a Scene 23
The Last Laugh 24
Talking About Revenge 25
Section I Log-In 26
Section II Teacher Instructions 27
Things About Momma 28
Picturing Momma 29
The Pretend Family 30
Signs of the Times 31
A Sense of Place 32
A Night in Hooverville 33
Section II Log-In 34
Section III Teacher Instructions 35
A Growing Idea 36
The Road to Grand Rapids 37
They Have Their Reasons 38
A Different Kind of Home 39
On the Road 40
The Old Man 41
Section III Log-In 42
Section IV Teacher Instructions 43
Player Cards 44
Say What They Mean 45
Home Cooking 46
A Night at the Station 47
Section IV Log-In 48
Section V Teacher Instructions 49
The Decision 50
Part of the Band 51
Capturing Sound 52
What We Learn 53
In the End 54
Section V Log-In 55
Add It Up 57-59
An important Scene 60
The WOW Factor 61
A New Point of View 62
Acting Out 63
Historical Fiction 64
Historical Figures 65
Considering Genre 66
Considering Voice 67
An Elemental Choice 68-69
A Novel Poster 70-71
A Persuasive Letter 72
My Book Rating 73
Words to Know 74-75

Vocabulary Acquisition and Use

ELA.L.4.6: Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, including those that signal precise actions, emotions, or states of being (e.g., quizzed, whined, stammered) and that are basic to a particular topic (e.g., wildlife, conservation, and endangered when discussing animal preservation).

Activity Page
And the Winner Was... 8
Quick Takes on Topics 9
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
Two Sides of Bud 12
Rules and Things 13
A Look Inside 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Making the Mood 16
Another Voice 17
Choice Words 18
Crystal Ball 19
Section I Teacher Instructions 20
In the Beginning 21
Getting to Know Bud 22
Storyboarding a Scene 23
The Last Laugh 24
Talking About Revenge 25
Section I Log-In 26
Section II Teacher Instructions 27
Things About Momma 28
Picturing Momma 29
The Pretend Family 30
Signs of the Times 31
A Sense of Place 32
A Night in Hooverville 33
Section II Log-In 34
Section III Teacher Instructions 35
A Growing Idea 36
The Road to Grand Rapids 37
They Have Their Reasons 38
A Different Kind of Home 39
On the Road 40
The Old Man 41
Section III Log-In 42
Section IV Teacher Instructions 43
Player Cards 44
Say What They Mean 45
Home Cooking 46
A Night at the Station 47
Section IV Log-In 48
Section V Teacher Instructions 49
The Decision 50
Part of the Band 51
Capturing Sound 52
What We Learn 53
In the End 54
Section V Log-In 55
Add It Up 57-59
An important Scene 60
The WOW Factor 61
A New Point of View 62
Acting Out 63
Historical Fiction 64
Historical Figures 65
Considering Genre 66
Considering Voice 67
An Elemental Choice 68-69
A Novel Poster 70-71
A Persuasive Letter 72
My Book Rating 73
Words to Know 74-75

Strand - Reading Standards: Literature, Grade 5

Key Ideas and Details

ELA.RL.5.1: Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.

Activity Page
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
Two Sides of Bud 12
Rules and Things 13
A Look Inside 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Making the Mood 16
Another Voice 17
Choice Words 18
Crystal Ball 19
Section I Teacher Instructions 20
In the Beginning 21
Getting to Know Bud 22
Storyboarding a Scene 23
The Last Laugh 24
Talking About Revenge 25
Section I Log-In 26
Section II Teacher Instructions 27
Things About Momma 28
Picturing Momma 29
The Pretend Family 30
Signs of the Times 31
A Sense of Place 32
A Night in Hooverville 33
Section II Log-In 34
Section III Teacher Instructions 35
A Growing Idea 36
The Road to Grand Rapids 37
They Have Their Reasons 38
A Different Kind of Home 39
On the Road 40
The Old Man 41
Section III Log-In 42
Section IV Teacher Instructions 43
Player Cards 44
Say What They Mean 45
Home Cooking 46
A Night at the Station 47
Section IV Log-In 48
Section V Teacher Instructions 49
The Decision 50
Part of the Band 51
Capturing Sound 52
What We Learn 53
In the End 54
Section V Log-In 55
Add It Up 57-59
An important Scene 60
The WOW Factor 61
A New Point of View 62
Acting Out 63
Historical Fiction 64
Historical Figures 65
Considering Genre 66
Considering Voice 67
An Elemental Choice 68-69
A Novel Poster 70-71
A Persuasive Letter 72
My Book Rating 73

Key Ideas and Details

ELA.RL.5.2: 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.

Activity Page
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
Two Sides of Bud 12
Rules and Things 13
A Look Inside 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Making the Mood 16
Another Voice 17
Section I Teacher Instructions 20
In the Beginning 21
Getting to Know Bud 22
Talking About Revenge 25
Section II Teacher Instructions 27
Things About Momma 28
Picturing Momma 29
The Pretend Family 30
Signs of the Times 31
A Night in Hooverville 33
Section III Teacher Instructions 35
A Growing Idea 36
They Have Their Reasons 38
A Different Kind of Home 39
On the Road 40
The Old Man 41
Section IV Teacher Instructions 43
Home Cooking 46
A Night at the Station 47
Section V Teacher Instructions 49
The Decision 50
Part of the Band 51
Capturing Sound 52
What We Learn 53
In the End 54
Add It Up 57-59
An important Scene 60
The WOW Factor 61
Acting Out 63
Historical Fiction 64
Historical Figures 65
Considering Genre 66
Considering Voice 67
An Elemental Choice 68-69
A Novel Poster 70-71
A Persuasive Letter 72

Key Ideas and Details

ELA.RL.5.3: 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).

Activity Page
Two Sides of Bud 12
Checking In on Theme 15
Making the Mood 16
Another Voice 17
Section I Teacher Instructions 20
In the Beginning 21
Getting to Know Bud 22
Section II Teacher Instructions 27
Things About Momma 28
The Pretend Family 30
Signs of the Times 31
A Sense of Place 32
A Night in Hooverville 33
Section III Teacher Instructions 35
A Growing Idea 36
The Road to Grand Rapids 37
They Have Their Reasons 38
A Different Kind of Home 39
Section IV Teacher Instructions 43
Section IV Log-In 48
Section V Teacher Instructions 49
The Decision 50
Part of the Band 51
Capturing Sound 52
In the End 54
Add It Up 57-59
An important Scene 60
Historical Fiction 64
Historical Figures 65
Considering Voice 67
An Elemental Choice 68-69

Craft and Structure

ELA.RL.5.4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative language such as metaphors and similes.

Activity Page
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
Two Sides of Bud 12
Rules and Things 13
A Look Inside 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Making the Mood 16
Another Voice 17
Choice Words 18
Crystal Ball 19
Section I Teacher Instructions 20
In the Beginning 21
Getting to Know Bud 22
Storyboarding a Scene 23
The Last Laugh 24
Talking About Revenge 25
Section I Log-In 26
Section II Teacher Instructions 27
Things About Momma 28
Picturing Momma 29
The Pretend Family 30
Signs of the Times 31
A Sense of Place 32
A Night in Hooverville 33
Section II Log-In 34
Section III Teacher Instructions 35
A Growing Idea 36
The Road to Grand Rapids 37
They Have Their Reasons 38
A Different Kind of Home 39
On the Road 40
The Old Man 41
Section III Log-In 42
Section IV Teacher Instructions 43
Player Cards 44
Say What They Mean 45
Home Cooking 46
A Night at the Station 47
Section IV Log-In 48
Section V Teacher Instructions 49
The Decision 50
Part of the Band 51
Capturing Sound 52
What We Learn 53
In the End 54
Section V Log-In 55
Add It Up 57-59
An important Scene 60
The WOW Factor 61
A New Point of View 62
Acting Out 63
Historical Fiction 64
Historical Figures 65
Considering Genre 66
Considering Voice 67
An Elemental Choice 68-69
A Novel Poster 70-71
A Persuasive Letter 72
My Book Rating 73
Words to Know 74-75

Craft and Structure

ELA.RL.5.5: Explain how a series of chapters, scenes, or stanzas fits together to provide the overall structure of a particular story, drama, or poem.

Activity Page
Two Sides of Bud 12
Rules and Things 13
Checking In on Theme 15
Making the Mood 16
Choice Words 18
Crystal Ball 19
Section I Teacher Instructions 20
In the Beginning 21
Storyboarding a Scene 23
The Last Laugh 24
Talking About Revenge 25
Section II Teacher Instructions 27
Things About Momma 28
The Pretend Family 30
Signs of the Times 31
A Sense of Place 32
A Night in Hooverville 33
Section III Teacher Instructions 35
A Growing Idea 36
They Have Their Reasons 38
A Different Kind of Home 39
On the Road 40
The Old Man 41
Section IV Teacher Instructions 43
Say What They Mean 45
Home Cooking 46
A Night at the Station 47
Section V Teacher Instructions 49
The Decision 50
Part of the Band 51
Capturing Sound 52
What We Learn 53
In the End 54
Add It Up 57-59
An important Scene 60
The WOW Factor 61
A New Point of View 62
Acting Out 63
Historical Fiction 64
Historical Figures 65
An Elemental Choice 68-69
A Novel Poster 70-71

Craft and Structure

ELA.RL.5.6: Describe how a narrator's or speaker's point of view influences how events are described.

Activity Page
Two Sides of Bud 12
Checking In on Theme 15
Making the Mood 16
Another Voice 17
Section I Teacher Instructions 20
In the Beginning 21
Getting to Know Bud 22
Storyboarding a Scene 23
The Last Laugh 24
Talking About Revenge 25
Section II Teacher Instructions 27
Things About Momma 28
Picturing Momma 29
The Pretend Family 30
Signs of the Times 31
A Sense of Place 32
A Night in Hooverville 33
Section III Teacher Instructions 35
A Growing Idea 36
They Have Their Reasons 38
A Different Kind of Home 39
On the Road 40
The Old Man 41
Section IV Teacher Instructions 43
Home Cooking 46
A Night at the Station 47
Section V Teacher Instructions 49
The Decision 50
Part of the Band 51
Capturing Sound 52
What We Learn 53
In the End 54
Add It Up 57-59
A New Point of View 62
Acting Out 63
Historical Fiction 64
Historical Figures 65
Considering Genre 66
Considering Voice 67
An Elemental Choice 68-69

Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity

ELA.RL.5.10: By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poetry, at the high end of the grades 4-5 text complexity band independently and proficiently.

Activity Page
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
Two Sides of Bud 12
Rules and Things 13
A Look Inside 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Making the Mood 16
Another Voice 17
Choice Words 18
Crystal Ball 19
Section I Teacher Instructions 20
In the Beginning 21
Getting to Know Bud 22
Storyboarding a Scene 23
The Last Laugh 24
Talking About Revenge 25
Section I Log-In 26
Section II Teacher Instructions 27
Things About Momma 28
Picturing Momma 29
The Pretend Family 30
Signs of the Times 31
A Sense of Place 32
A Night in Hooverville 33
Section II Log-In 34
Section III Teacher Instructions 35
A Growing Idea 36
The Road to Grand Rapids 37
They Have Their Reasons 38
A Different Kind of Home 39
On the Road 40
The Old Man 41
Section III Log-In 42
Section IV Teacher Instructions 43
Player Cards 44
Say What They Mean 45
Home Cooking 46
A Night at the Station 47
Section IV Log-In 48
Section V Teacher Instructions 49
The Decision 50
Part of the Band 51
Capturing Sound 52
What We Learn 53
In the End 54
Section V Log-In 55
Add It Up 57-59
An important Scene 60
The WOW Factor 61
A New Point of View 62
Acting Out 63
Historical Fiction 64
Historical Figures 65
Considering Genre 66
Considering Voice 67
An Elemental Choice 68-69
A Novel Poster 70-71
A Persuasive Letter 72
My Book Rating 73
Words to Know 74-75

Strand - Reading Standards: Foundational Skills, Grade 5

Phonics and Word Recognition

ELA.RF.5.3: Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.

Activity Page
And the Winner Was... 8
Quick Takes on Topics 9
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
Two Sides of Bud 12
Rules and Things 13
A Look Inside 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Making the Mood 16
Another Voice 17
Choice Words 18
Crystal Ball 19
Section I Teacher Instructions 20
In the Beginning 21
Getting to Know Bud 22
Storyboarding a Scene 23
The Last Laugh 24
Talking About Revenge 25
Section I Log-In 26
Section II Teacher Instructions 27
Things About Momma 28
Picturing Momma 29
The Pretend Family 30
Signs of the Times 31
A Sense of Place 32
A Night in Hooverville 33
Section II Log-In 34
Section III Teacher Instructions 35
A Growing Idea 36
The Road to Grand Rapids 37
They Have Their Reasons 38
A Different Kind of Home 39
On the Road 40
The Old Man 41
Section III Log-In 42
Section IV Teacher Instructions 43
Player Cards 44
Say What They Mean 45
Home Cooking 46
A Night at the Station 47
Section IV Log-In 48
Section V Teacher Instructions 49
The Decision 50
Part of the Band 51
Capturing Sound 52
What We Learn 53
In the End 54
Section V Log-In 55
Add It Up 57-59
An important Scene 60
The WOW Factor 61
A New Point of View 62
Acting Out 63
Historical Fiction 64
Historical Figures 65
Considering Genre 66
Considering Voice 67
An Elemental Choice 68-69
A Novel Poster 70-71
A Persuasive Letter 72
My Book Rating 73
Words to Know 74-75

Fluency

ELA.RF.5.4: Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.

Activity Page
And the Winner Was... 8
Quick Takes on Topics 9
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
Two Sides of Bud 12
Rules and Things 13
A Look Inside 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Making the Mood 16
Another Voice 17
Choice Words 18
Crystal Ball 19
Section I Teacher Instructions 20
In the Beginning 21
Getting to Know Bud 22
Storyboarding a Scene 23
The Last Laugh 24
Talking About Revenge 25
Section I Log-In 26
Section II Teacher Instructions 27
Things About Momma 28
Picturing Momma 29
The Pretend Family 30
Signs of the Times 31
A Sense of Place 32
A Night in Hooverville 33
Section II Log-In 34
Section III Teacher Instructions 35
A Growing Idea 36
The Road to Grand Rapids 37
They Have Their Reasons 38
A Different Kind of Home 39
On the Road 40
The Old Man 41
Section III Log-In 42
Section IV Teacher Instructions 43
Player Cards 44
Say What They Mean 45
Home Cooking 46
A Night at the Station 47
Section IV Log-In 48
Section V Teacher Instructions 49
The Decision 50
Part of the Band 51
Capturing Sound 52
What We Learn 53
In the End 54
Section V Log-In 55
Add It Up 57-59
An important Scene 60
The WOW Factor 61
A New Point of View 62
Acting Out 63
Historical Fiction 64
Historical Figures 65
Considering Genre 66
Considering Voice 67
An Elemental Choice 68-69
A Novel Poster 70-71
A Persuasive Letter 72
My Book Rating 73
Words to Know 74-75

Strand - Writing Standards, Grade 5

Text Types and Purposes

ELA.W.5.2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.

Activity Page
And the Winner Was... 8
Quick Takes on Topics 9
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
Two Sides of Bud 12
Rules and Things 13
A Look Inside 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Making the Mood 16
Another Voice 17
Choice Words 18
Crystal Ball 19
Section I Teacher Instructions 20
In the Beginning 21
Getting to Know Bud 22
Storyboarding a Scene 23
The Last Laugh 24
Talking About Revenge 25
Section I Log-In 26
Section II Teacher Instructions 27
Things About Momma 28
Picturing Momma 29
The Pretend Family 30
Signs of the Times 31
A Sense of Place 32
A Night in Hooverville 33
Section II Log-In 34
Section III Teacher Instructions 35
A Growing Idea 36
The Road to Grand Rapids 37
They Have Their Reasons 38
A Different Kind of Home 39
On the Road 40
The Old Man 41
Section III Log-In 42
Section IV Teacher Instructions 43
Player Cards 44
Say What They Mean 45
Home Cooking 46
A Night at the Station 47
Section IV Log-In 48
Section V Teacher Instructions 49
The Decision 50
Part of the Band 51
Capturing Sound 52
What We Learn 53
In the End 54
Section V Log-In 55
Add It Up 57-59
An important Scene 60
The WOW Factor 61
A New Point of View 62
Historical Fiction 64
Historical Figures 65
Considering Genre 66
Considering Voice 67
An Elemental Choice 68-69
A Persuasive Letter 72

Text Types and Purposes

ELA.W.5.1: Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.

Activity Page
Quick Takes on Topics 9
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
Two Sides of Bud 12
Rules and Things 13
Checking In on Theme 15
Making the Mood 16
Another Voice 17
Crystal Ball 19
Section I Teacher Instructions 20
In the Beginning 21
Getting to Know Bud 22
Storyboarding a Scene 23
The Last Laugh 24
Talking About Revenge 25
Section I Log-In 26
Section II Teacher Instructions 27
Things About Momma 28
Picturing Momma 29
The Pretend Family 30
Signs of the Times 31
A Sense of Place 32
A Night in Hooverville 33
Section II Log-In 34
Section III Teacher Instructions 35
A Growing Idea 36
A Different Kind of Home 39
Section III Log-In 42
Section IV Teacher Instructions 43
Player Cards 44
Home Cooking 46
Section IV Log-In 48
Section V Teacher Instructions 49
Capturing Sound 52
In the End 54
Section V Log-In 55
Add It Up 57-59
An important Scene 60
The WOW Factor 61
A New Point of View 62
Historical Fiction 64
Historical Figures 65
Considering Voice 67
An Elemental Choice 68-69
A Persuasive Letter 72
My Book Rating 73

Text Types and Purposes

ELA.W.5.3: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.

Activity Page
Another Voice 17
Section I Teacher Instructions 20
Section I Log-In 26
Section II Teacher Instructions 27
Section II Log-In 34
Section III Teacher Instructions 35
On the Road 40
Section IV Teacher Instructions 43
Section IV Log-In 48
Section V Teacher Instructions 49
Capturing Sound 52
Section V Log-In 55
An important Scene 60
A New Point of View 62
Acting Out 63
Considering Genre 66
Considering Voice 67

Production and Distribution of Writing

ELA.W.5.4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1–3 above.)

Activity Page
And the Winner Was... 8
Quick Takes on Topics 9
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
Two Sides of Bud 12
Rules and Things 13
A Look Inside 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Making the Mood 16
Another Voice 17
Choice Words 18
Crystal Ball 19
Section I Teacher Instructions 20
In the Beginning 21
Getting to Know Bud 22
Storyboarding a Scene 23
The Last Laugh 24
Talking About Revenge 25
Section I Log-In 26
Section II Teacher Instructions 27
Things About Momma 28
Picturing Momma 29
The Pretend Family 30
Signs of the Times 31
A Sense of Place 32
A Night in Hooverville 33
Section II Log-In 34
Section III Teacher Instructions 35
A Growing Idea 36
The Road to Grand Rapids 37
They Have Their Reasons 38
A Different Kind of Home 39
On the Road 40
The Old Man 41
Section III Log-In 42
Section IV Teacher Instructions 43
Player Cards 44
Say What They Mean 45
Home Cooking 46
A Night at the Station 47
Section IV Log-In 48
Section V Teacher Instructions 49
The Decision 50
Part of the Band 51
Capturing Sound 52
What We Learn 53
In the End 54
Section V Log-In 55
Add It Up 57-59
An important Scene 60
The WOW Factor 61
A New Point of View 62
Acting Out 63
Historical Fiction 64
Historical Figures 65
Considering Genre 66
Considering Voice 67
An Elemental Choice 68-69
A Novel Poster 70-71
A Persuasive Letter 72
My Book Rating 73
Words to Know 74-75

Production and Distribution of Writing

ELA.W.5.5: With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.

Activity Page
Acting Out 63
An Elemental Choice 68-69
A Persuasive Letter 72

Research to Build and Present Knowledge

ELA.W.5.7: Conduct short research projects that use several sources to build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic.

Activity Page
And the Winner Was... 8
A Growing Idea 36
The Road to Grand Rapids 37
Historical Figures 65

Research to Build and Present Knowledge

ELA.W.5.9: Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.

Activity Page
And the Winner Was... 8
Quick Takes on Topics 9
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
Two Sides of Bud 12
Rules and Things 13
A Look Inside 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Making the Mood 16
Another Voice 17
Choice Words 18
Crystal Ball 19
Section I Teacher Instructions 20
In the Beginning 21
Getting to Know Bud 22
Storyboarding a Scene 23
The Last Laugh 24
Talking About Revenge 25
Section I Log-In 26
Section II Teacher Instructions 27
Things About Momma 28
Picturing Momma 29
The Pretend Family 30
Signs of the Times 31
A Sense of Place 32
A Night in Hooverville 33
Section II Log-In 34
Section III Teacher Instructions 35
A Growing Idea 36
The Road to Grand Rapids 37
They Have Their Reasons 38
A Different Kind of Home 39
On the Road 40
The Old Man 41
Section III Log-In 42
Section IV Teacher Instructions 43
Player Cards 44
Say What They Mean 45
Home Cooking 46
A Night at the Station 47
Section IV Log-In 48
Section V Teacher Instructions 49
The Decision 50
Part of the Band 51
Capturing Sound 52
What We Learn 53
In the End 54
Section V Log-In 55
Add It Up 57-59
An important Scene 60
The WOW Factor 61
A New Point of View 62
Acting Out 63
Historical Fiction 64
Historical Figures 65
Considering Genre 66
Considering Voice 67
An Elemental Choice 68-69
A Novel Poster 70-71
A Persuasive Letter 72
My Book Rating 73
Words to Know 74-75

Research to Build and Present Knowledge

ELA.W.5.8: Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; summarize or paraphrase information in notes and finished work, and provide a list of sources.

Activity Page
Quick Takes on Topics 9
Making the Mood 16
Another Voice 17
Choice Words 18
Crystal Ball 19
Section I Teacher Instructions 20
Talking About Revenge 25
Section I Log-In 26
Section II Teacher Instructions 27
Signs of the Times 31
A Sense of Place 32
A Night in Hooverville 33
Section II Log-In 34
Section III Teacher Instructions 35
A Growing Idea 36
They Have Their Reasons 38
A Different Kind of Home 39
Section III Log-In 42
Section IV Teacher Instructions 43
Section IV Log-In 48
Section V Teacher Instructions 49
Section V Log-In 55
Add It Up 57-59
Historical Figures 65
Considering Genre 66
Considering Voice 67
An Elemental Choice 68-69
A Persuasive Letter 72

Range of Writing

ELA.W.5.10: Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.

Activity Page
And the Winner Was... 8
Quick Takes on Topics 9
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
Two Sides of Bud 12
Rules and Things 13
A Look Inside 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Making the Mood 16
Another Voice 17
Choice Words 18
Crystal Ball 19
Section I Teacher Instructions 20
In the Beginning 21
Getting to Know Bud 22
Storyboarding a Scene 23
The Last Laugh 24
Talking About Revenge 25
Section I Log-In 26
Section II Teacher Instructions 27
Things About Momma 28
Picturing Momma 29
The Pretend Family 30
Signs of the Times 31
A Sense of Place 32
A Night in Hooverville 33
Section II Log-In 34
Section III Teacher Instructions 35
A Growing Idea 36
The Road to Grand Rapids 37
They Have Their Reasons 38
A Different Kind of Home 39
On the Road 40
The Old Man 41
Section III Log-In 42
Section IV Teacher Instructions 43
Player Cards 44
Say What They Mean 45
Home Cooking 46
A Night at the Station 47
Section IV Log-In 48
Section V Teacher Instructions 49
The Decision 50
Part of the Band 51
Capturing Sound 52
What We Learn 53
In the End 54
Section V Log-In 55
Add It Up 57-59
An important Scene 60
The WOW Factor 61
A New Point of View 62
Acting Out 63
Historical Fiction 64
Historical Figures 65
Considering Genre 66
Considering Voice 67
An Elemental Choice 68-69
A Novel Poster 70-71
A Persuasive Letter 72
My Book Rating 73
Words to Know 74-75

Strand - Speaking and Listening Standards, Grade 5

Comprehension and Collaboration

ELA.SL.5.1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 5 topics and texts, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.

Activity Page
Talking About Revenge 25
A Sense of Place 32
A Different Kind of Home 39
Player Cards 44
Say What They Mean 45
In the End 54
Acting Out 63
A Novel Poster 70-71

Comprehension and Collaboration

ELA.SL.5.2: Summarize a written text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.

Activity Page
Talking About Revenge 25
In the End 54

Comprehension and Collaboration

ELA.SL.5.3: Summarize the points a speaker makes and explain how each claim is supported by reasons and evidence.

Activity Page
Talking About Revenge 25
A Sense of Place 32
A Different Kind of Home 39
In the End 54

Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas

ELA.SL.5.4: Report on a topic or text or present an opinion, sequencing ideas logically and using appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details to support main ideas or themes; speak clearly at an understandable pace.

Activity Page
Talking About Revenge 25
A Sense of Place 32
In the End 54
Acting Out 63
A Novel Poster 70-71

Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas

ELA.SL.5.6: Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, using formal English when appropriate to task and situation.

Activity Page
Acting Out 63
A Novel Poster 70-71

Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas

ELA.SL.5.5: Include multimedia components (e.g., graphics, sound) and visual displays in presentations when appropriate to enhance the development of main ideas or themes.

Activity Pages
A Novel Poster 70-71

Strand - Language Standards, Grade 5

Conventions of Standard English

ELA.L.5.1: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

Activity Page
And the Winner Was... 8
Quick Takes on Topics 9
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
Two Sides of Bud 12
Rules and Things 13
A Look Inside 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Making the Mood 16
Another Voice 17
Choice Words 18
Crystal Ball 19
Section I Teacher Instructions 20
In the Beginning 21
Getting to Know Bud 22
Storyboarding a Scene 23
The Last Laugh 24
Talking About Revenge 25
Section I Log-In 26
Section II Teacher Instructions 27
Things About Momma 28
Picturing Momma 29
The Pretend Family 30
Signs of the Times 31
A Sense of Place 32
A Night in Hooverville 33
Section II Log-In 34
Section III Teacher Instructions 35
A Growing Idea 36
The Road to Grand Rapids 37
They Have Their Reasons 38
A Different Kind of Home 39
On the Road 40
The Old Man 41
Section III Log-In 42
Section IV Teacher Instructions 43
Player Cards 44
Say What They Mean 45
Home Cooking 46
A Night at the Station 47
Section IV Log-In 48
Section V Teacher Instructions 49
The Decision 50
Part of the Band 51
Capturing Sound 52
What We Learn 53
In the End 54
Section V Log-In 55
Add It Up 57-59
An important Scene 60
The WOW Factor 61
A New Point of View 62
Acting Out 63
Historical Fiction 64
Historical Figures 65
Considering Genre 66
Considering Voice 67
An Elemental Choice 68-69
A Novel Poster 70-71
A Persuasive Letter 72
My Book Rating 73
Words to Know 74-75

Conventions of Standard English

ELA.L.5.2: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.

Activity Page
And the Winner Was... 8
Quick Takes on Topics 9
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
Two Sides of Bud 12
Rules and Things 13
A Look Inside 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Making the Mood 16
Another Voice 17
Choice Words 18
Crystal Ball 19
Section I Teacher Instructions 20
In the Beginning 21
Getting to Know Bud 22
Storyboarding a Scene 23
The Last Laugh 24
Talking About Revenge 25
Section I Log-In 26
Section II Teacher Instructions 27
Things About Momma 28
Picturing Momma 29
The Pretend Family 30
Signs of the Times 31
A Sense of Place 32
A Night in Hooverville 33
Section II Log-In 34
Section III Teacher Instructions 35
A Growing Idea 36
The Road to Grand Rapids 37
They Have Their Reasons 38
A Different Kind of Home 39
On the Road 40
The Old Man 41
Section III Log-In 42
Section IV Teacher Instructions 43
Player Cards 44
Say What They Mean 45
Home Cooking 46
A Night at the Station 47
Section IV Log-In 48
Section V Teacher Instructions 49
The Decision 50
Part of the Band 51
Capturing Sound 52
What We Learn 53
In the End 54
Section V Log-In 55
Add It Up 57-59
An important Scene 60
The WOW Factor 61
A New Point of View 62
Acting Out 63
Historical Fiction 64
Historical Figures 65
Considering Genre 66
Considering Voice 67
An Elemental Choice 68-69
A Novel Poster 70-71
A Persuasive Letter 72
My Book Rating 73
Words to Know 74-75

Knowledge of Language

ELA.L.5.3: Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.

Activity Page
And the Winner Was... 8
Quick Takes on Topics 9
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
Two Sides of Bud 12
Rules and Things 13
A Look Inside 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Making the Mood 16
Another Voice 17
Choice Words 18
Crystal Ball 19
Section I Teacher Instructions 20
In the Beginning 21
Getting to Know Bud 22
Storyboarding a Scene 23
The Last Laugh 24
Talking About Revenge 25
Section I Log-In 26
Section II Teacher Instructions 27
Things About Momma 28
Picturing Momma 29
The Pretend Family 30
Signs of the Times 31
A Sense of Place 32
A Night in Hooverville 33
Section II Log-In 34
Section III Teacher Instructions 35
A Growing Idea 36
The Road to Grand Rapids 37
They Have Their Reasons 38
A Different Kind of Home 39
On the Road 40
The Old Man 41
Section III Log-In 42
Section IV Teacher Instructions 43
Player Cards 44
Say What They Mean 45
Home Cooking 46
A Night at the Station 47
Section IV Log-In 48
Section V Teacher Instructions 49
The Decision 50
Part of the Band 51
Capturing Sound 52
What We Learn 53
In the End 54
Section V Log-In 55
Add It Up 57-59
An important Scene 60
The WOW Factor 61
A New Point of View 62
Acting Out 63
Historical Fiction 64
Historical Figures 65
Considering Genre 66
Considering Voice 67
An Elemental Choice 68-69
A Novel Poster 70-71
A Persuasive Letter 72
My Book Rating 73
Words to Know 74-75

Vocabulary Acquisition and Use

ELA.L.5.4: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 5 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.

Activity Page
And the Winner Was... 8
Quick Takes on Topics 9
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
Two Sides of Bud 12
Rules and Things 13
A Look Inside 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Making the Mood 16
Another Voice 17
Choice Words 18
Crystal Ball 19
Section I Teacher Instructions 20
In the Beginning 21
Getting to Know Bud 22
Storyboarding a Scene 23
The Last Laugh 24
Talking About Revenge 25
Section I Log-In 26
Section II Teacher Instructions 27
Things About Momma 28
Picturing Momma 29
The Pretend Family 30
Signs of the Times 31
A Sense of Place 32
A Night in Hooverville 33
Section II Log-In 34
Section III Teacher Instructions 35
A Growing Idea 36
The Road to Grand Rapids 37
They Have Their Reasons 38
A Different Kind of Home 39
On the Road 40
The Old Man 41
Section III Log-In 42
Section IV Teacher Instructions 43
Player Cards 44
Say What They Mean 45
Home Cooking 46
A Night at the Station 47
Section IV Log-In 48
Section V Teacher Instructions 49
The Decision 50
Part of the Band 51
Capturing Sound 52
What We Learn 53
In the End 54
Section V Log-In 55
Add It Up 57-59
An important Scene 60
The WOW Factor 61
A New Point of View 62
Acting Out 63
Historical Fiction 64
Historical Figures 65
Considering Genre 66
Considering Voice 67
An Elemental Choice 68-69
A Novel Poster 70-71
A Persuasive Letter 72
My Book Rating 73
Words to Know 74-75

Vocabulary Acquisition and Use

ELA.L.5.5: Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.

Activity Page
And the Winner Was... 8
Quick Takes on Topics 9
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
Two Sides of Bud 12
Rules and Things 13
A Look Inside 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Making the Mood 16
Another Voice 17
Choice Words 18
Crystal Ball 19
Section I Teacher Instructions 20
In the Beginning 21
Getting to Know Bud 22
Storyboarding a Scene 23
The Last Laugh 24
Talking About Revenge 25
Section I Log-In 26
Section II Teacher Instructions 27
Things About Momma 28
Picturing Momma 29
The Pretend Family 30
Signs of the Times 31
A Sense of Place 32
A Night in Hooverville 33
Section II Log-In 34
Section III Teacher Instructions 35
A Growing Idea 36
The Road to Grand Rapids 37
They Have Their Reasons 38
A Different Kind of Home 39
On the Road 40
The Old Man 41
Section III Log-In 42
Section IV Teacher Instructions 43
Player Cards 44
Say What They Mean 45
Home Cooking 46
A Night at the Station 47
Section IV Log-In 48
Section V Teacher Instructions 49
The Decision 50
Part of the Band 51
Capturing Sound 52
What We Learn 53
In the End 54
Section V Log-In 55
Add It Up 57-59
An important Scene 60
The WOW Factor 61
A New Point of View 62
Acting Out 63
Historical Fiction 64
Historical Figures 65
Considering Genre 66
Considering Voice 67
An Elemental Choice 68-69
A Novel Poster 70-71
A Persuasive Letter 72
My Book Rating 73
Words to Know 74-75

Vocabulary Acquisition and Use

ELA.L.5.6: Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, including those that signal contrast, addition, and other logical relationships (e.g., however, although, nevertheless, similarly, moreover, in addition).

Activity Page
And the Winner Was... 8
Quick Takes on Topics 9
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
Two Sides of Bud 12
Rules and Things 13
A Look Inside 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Making the Mood 16
Another Voice 17
Choice Words 18
Crystal Ball 19
Section I Teacher Instructions 20
In the Beginning 21
Getting to Know Bud 22
Storyboarding a Scene 23
The Last Laugh 24
Talking About Revenge 25
Section I Log-In 26
Section II Teacher Instructions 27
Things About Momma 28
Picturing Momma 29
The Pretend Family 30
Signs of the Times 31
A Sense of Place 32
A Night in Hooverville 33
Section II Log-In 34
Section III Teacher Instructions 35
A Growing Idea 36
The Road to Grand Rapids 37
They Have Their Reasons 38
A Different Kind of Home 39
On the Road 40
The Old Man 41
Section III Log-In 42
Section IV Teacher Instructions 43
Player Cards 44
Say What They Mean 45
Home Cooking 46
A Night at the Station 47
Section IV Log-In 48
Section V Teacher Instructions 49
The Decision 50
Part of the Band 51
Capturing Sound 52
What We Learn 53
In the End 54
Section V Log-In 55
Add It Up 57-59
An important Scene 60
The WOW Factor 61
A New Point of View 62
Acting Out 63
Historical Fiction 64
Historical Figures 65
Considering Genre 66
Considering Voice 67
An Elemental Choice 68-69
A Novel Poster 70-71
A Persuasive Letter 72
My Book Rating 73
Words to Know 74-75

Strand - Reading Standards: Literature, Grade 6

Key Ideas and Details

ELA.RL.6.1: Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

Activity Page
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
Two Sides of Bud 12
Rules and Things 13
A Look Inside 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Making the Mood 16
Another Voice 17
Choice Words 18
Crystal Ball 19
Section I Teacher Instructions 20
In the Beginning 21
Getting to Know Bud 22
Storyboarding a Scene 23
The Last Laugh 24
Talking About Revenge 25
Section I Log-In 26
Section II Teacher Instructions 27
Things About Momma 28
Picturing Momma 29
The Pretend Family 30
Signs of the Times 31
A Sense of Place 32
A Night in Hooverville 33
Section II Log-In 34
Section III Teacher Instructions 35
A Growing Idea 36
The Road to Grand Rapids 37
They Have Their Reasons 38
A Different Kind of Home 39
On the Road 40
The Old Man 41
Section III Log-In 42
Section IV Teacher Instructions 43
Player Cards 44
Say What They Mean 45
Home Cooking 46
A Night at the Station 47
Section IV Log-In 48
Section V Teacher Instructions 49
The Decision 50
Part of the Band 51
Capturing Sound 52
What We Learn 53
In the End 54
Section V Log-In 55
Add It Up 57-59
An important Scene 60
The WOW Factor 61
A New Point of View 62
Acting Out 63
Historical Fiction 64
Historical Figures 65
Considering Genre 66
Considering Voice 67
An Elemental Choice 68-69
A Novel Poster 70-71
A Persuasive Letter 72
My Book Rating 73

Key Ideas and Details

ELA.RL.6.2: Determine a theme or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments.

Activity Page
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
Two Sides of Bud 12
Rules and Things 13
A Look Inside 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Making the Mood 16
Another Voice 17
Section I Teacher Instructions 20
In the Beginning 21
Getting to Know Bud 22
Talking About Revenge 25
Section II Teacher Instructions 27
Things About Momma 28
Picturing Momma 29
The Pretend Family 30
Signs of the Times 31
A Night in Hooverville 33
Section III Teacher Instructions 35
A Growing Idea 36
They Have Their Reasons 38
A Different Kind of Home 39
On the Road 40
The Old Man 41
Section IV Teacher Instructions 43
Home Cooking 46
A Night at the Station 47
Section V Teacher Instructions 49
The Decision 50
Part of the Band 51
Capturing Sound 52
What We Learn 53
In the End 54
Add It Up 57-59
An important Scene 60
The WOW Factor 61
Acting Out 63
Historical Fiction 64
Historical Figures 65
Considering Genre 66
Considering Voice 67
An Elemental Choice 68-69
A Novel Poster 70-71
A Persuasive Letter 72

Key Ideas and Details

ELA.RL.6.3: Describe how a particular story's or drama's plot unfolds in a series of episodes as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution.

Activity Page
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
Two Sides of Bud 12
Rules and Things 13
A Look Inside 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Making the Mood 16
Another Voice 17
Section I Teacher Instructions 20
In the Beginning 21
Getting to Know Bud 22
Storyboarding a Scene 23
The Last Laugh 24
Talking About Revenge 25
Section II Teacher Instructions 27
Things About Momma 28
Picturing Momma 29
The Pretend Family 30
Signs of the Times 31
A Sense of Place 32
A Night in Hooverville 33
Section III Teacher Instructions 35
A Growing Idea 36
They Have Their Reasons 38
A Different Kind of Home 39
On the Road 40
The Old Man 41
Section IV Teacher Instructions 43
Home Cooking 46
A Night at the Station 47
Section V Teacher Instructions 49
The Decision 50
Part of the Band 51
What We Learn 53
In the End 54
Add It Up 57-59
An important Scene 60
The WOW Factor 61
A New Point of View 62
Acting Out 63
Historical Fiction 64
Historical Figures 65
Considering Genre 66
An Elemental Choice 68-69
A Novel Poster 70-71

Craft and Structure

ELA.RL.6.4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone.

Activity Page
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
Two Sides of Bud 12
Rules and Things 13
A Look Inside 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Making the Mood 16
Another Voice 17
Choice Words 18
Crystal Ball 19
Section I Teacher Instructions 20
In the Beginning 21
Getting to Know Bud 22
Storyboarding a Scene 23
The Last Laugh 24
Talking About Revenge 25
Section I Log-In 26
Section II Teacher Instructions 27
Things About Momma 28
Picturing Momma 29
The Pretend Family 30
Signs of the Times 31
A Sense of Place 32
A Night in Hooverville 33
Section II Log-In 34
Section III Teacher Instructions 35
A Growing Idea 36
The Road to Grand Rapids 37
They Have Their Reasons 38
A Different Kind of Home 39
On the Road 40
The Old Man 41
Section III Log-In 42
Section IV Teacher Instructions 43
Player Cards 44
Say What They Mean 45
Home Cooking 46
A Night at the Station 47
Section IV Log-In 48
Section V Teacher Instructions 49
The Decision 50
Part of the Band 51
Capturing Sound 52
What We Learn 53
In the End 54
Section V Log-In 55
Add It Up 57-59
An important Scene 60
The WOW Factor 61
A New Point of View 62
Acting Out 63
Historical Fiction 64
Historical Figures 65
Considering Genre 66
Considering Voice 67
An Elemental Choice 68-69
A Novel Poster 70-71
A Persuasive Letter 72
My Book Rating 73
Words to Know 74-75

Craft and Structure

ELA.RL.6.5: 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.

Activity Page
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
Two Sides of Bud 12
Rules and Things 13
Checking In on Theme 15
Making the Mood 16
Choice Words 18
Crystal Ball 19
Section I Teacher Instructions 20
In the Beginning 21
Storyboarding a Scene 23
The Last Laugh 24
Talking About Revenge 25
Section II Teacher Instructions 27
Things About Momma 28
The Pretend Family 30
Signs of the Times 31
A Sense of Place 32
A Night in Hooverville 33
Section III Teacher Instructions 35
A Growing Idea 36
They Have Their Reasons 38
A Different Kind of Home 39
On the Road 40
The Old Man 41
Section IV Teacher Instructions 43
Say What They Mean 45
Home Cooking 46
A Night at the Station 47
Section V Teacher Instructions 49
The Decision 50
Part of the Band 51
Capturing Sound 52
What We Learn 53
In the End 54
Add It Up 57-59
An important Scene 60
The WOW Factor 61
A New Point of View 62
Acting Out 63
Historical Figures 65
An Elemental Choice 68-69

Integration of Knowledge and Ideas

ELA.RL.6.6: Explain how an author develops the point of view of the narrator or speaker in a text.

Activity Page
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
Two Sides of Bud 12
Rules and Things 13
A Look Inside 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Making the Mood 16
Section I Teacher Instructions 20
In the Beginning 21
Getting to Know Bud 22
Storyboarding a Scene 23
The Last Laugh 24
Talking About Revenge 25
Section II Teacher Instructions 27
Things About Momma 28
Picturing Momma 29
The Pretend Family 30
Signs of the Times 31
A Sense of Place 32
A Night in Hooverville 33
Section III Teacher Instructions 35
A Growing Idea 36
They Have Their Reasons 38
A Different Kind of Home 39
On the Road 40
The Old Man 41
Section IV Teacher Instructions 43
Home Cooking 46
A Night at the Station 47
Section V Teacher Instructions 49
The Decision 50
Part of the Band 51
What We Learn 53
In the End 54
Add It Up 57-59
A New Point of View 62
Historical Fiction 64
Historical Figures 65
Considering Genre 66
Considering Voice 67
An Elemental Choice 68-69

Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity

ELA.RL.6.10: By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, in the grades 6-8 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.

Activity Page
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
Two Sides of Bud 12
Rules and Things 13
A Look Inside 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Making the Mood 16
Another Voice 17
Choice Words 18
Crystal Ball 19
Section I Teacher Instructions 20
In the Beginning 21
Getting to Know Bud 22
Storyboarding a Scene 23
The Last Laugh 24
Talking About Revenge 25
Section I Log-In 26
Section II Teacher Instructions 27
Things About Momma 28
Picturing Momma 29
The Pretend Family 30
Signs of the Times 31
A Sense of Place 32
A Night in Hooverville 33
Section II Log-In 34
Section III Teacher Instructions 35
A Growing Idea 36
The Road to Grand Rapids 37
They Have Their Reasons 38
A Different Kind of Home 39
On the Road 40
The Old Man 41
Section III Log-In 42
Section IV Teacher Instructions 43
Player Cards 44
Say What They Mean 45
Home Cooking 46
A Night at the Station 47
Section IV Log-In 48
Section V Teacher Instructions 49
The Decision 50
Part of the Band 51
Capturing Sound 52
What We Learn 53
In the End 54
Section V Log-In 55
Add It Up 57-59
An important Scene 60
The WOW Factor 61
A New Point of View 62
Acting Out 63
Historical Fiction 64
Historical Figures 65
Considering Genre 66
Considering Voice 67
An Elemental Choice 68-69
A Novel Poster 70-71
A Persuasive Letter 72
My Book Rating 73
Words to Know 74-75

Strand - Writing Standards, Grade 6

Text Types and Purposes

ELA.W.6.2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.

Activity Page
And the Winner Was... 8
Quick Takes on Topics 9
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
Two Sides of Bud 12
Rules and Things 13
A Look Inside 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Making the Mood 16
Another Voice 17
Choice Words 18
Crystal Ball 19
Section I Teacher Instructions 20
In the Beginning 21
Getting to Know Bud 22
Storyboarding a Scene 23
The Last Laugh 24
Talking About Revenge 25
Section I Log-In 26
Section II Teacher Instructions 27
Things About Momma 28
Picturing Momma 29
The Pretend Family 30
Signs of the Times 31
A Sense of Place 32
A Night in Hooverville 33
Section II Log-In 34
Section III Teacher Instructions 35
A Growing Idea 36
The Road to Grand Rapids 37
They Have Their Reasons 38
A Different Kind of Home 39
On the Road 40
The Old Man 41
Section III Log-In 42
Section IV Teacher Instructions 43
Player Cards 44
Say What They Mean 45
Home Cooking 46
A Night at the Station 47
Section IV Log-In 48
Section V Teacher Instructions 49
The Decision 50
Part of the Band 51
Capturing Sound 52
What We Learn 53
In the End 54
Section V Log-In 55
Add It Up 57-59
An important Scene 60
The WOW Factor 61
A New Point of View 62
Historical Fiction 64
Historical Figures 65
Considering Genre 66
Considering Voice 67
An Elemental Choice 68-69
A Persuasive Letter 72

Text Types and Purposes

ELA.W.6.1: Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.

Activity Page
Quick Takes on Topics 9
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
Two Sides of Bud 12
Rules and Things 13
Checking In on Theme 15
Making the Mood 16
Another Voice 17
Crystal Ball 19
Section I Teacher Instructions 20
In the Beginning 21
Getting to Know Bud 22
Storyboarding a Scene 23
The Last Laugh 24
Talking About Revenge 25
Section I Log-In 26
Section II Teacher Instructions 27
Things About Momma 28
Picturing Momma 29
The Pretend Family 30
Signs of the Times 31
A Sense of Place 32
A Night in Hooverville 33
Section II Log-In 34
Section III Teacher Instructions 35
A Growing Idea 36
A Different Kind of Home 39
Section III Log-In 42
Section IV Teacher Instructions 43
Player Cards 44
Home Cooking 46
Section IV Log-In 48
Section V Teacher Instructions 49
Capturing Sound 52
In the End 54
Section V Log-In 55
Add It Up 57-59
An important Scene 60
The WOW Factor 61
A New Point of View 62
Historical Fiction 64
Historical Figures 65
Considering Voice 67
An Elemental Choice 68-69
A Persuasive Letter 72
My Book Rating 73

Text Types and Purposes

ELA.W.6.3: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences.

Activity Page
Another Voice 17
Section I Teacher Instructions 20
Section I Log-In 26
Section II Teacher Instructions 27
Section II Log-In 34
Section III Teacher Instructions 35
On the Road 40
Section IV Teacher Instructions 43
Section IV Log-In 48
Section V Teacher Instructions 49
Capturing Sound 52
Section V Log-In 55
An important Scene 60
A New Point of View 62
Acting Out 63
Considering Genre 66
Considering Voice 67

Production and Distribution of Writing

ELA.W.6.4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1–3 above.)

Activity Page
And the Winner Was... 8
Quick Takes on Topics 9
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
Two Sides of Bud 12
Rules and Things 13
A Look Inside 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Making the Mood 16
Another Voice 17
Choice Words 18
Crystal Ball 19
Section I Teacher Instructions 20
In the Beginning 21
Getting to Know Bud 22
Storyboarding a Scene 23
The Last Laugh 24
Talking About Revenge 25
Section I Log-In 26
Section II Teacher Instructions 27
Things About Momma 28
Picturing Momma 29
The Pretend Family 30
Signs of the Times 31
A Sense of Place 32
A Night in Hooverville 33
Section II Log-In 34
Section III Teacher Instructions 35
A Growing Idea 36
The Road to Grand Rapids 37
They Have Their Reasons 38
A Different Kind of Home 39
On the Road 40
The Old Man 41
Section III Log-In 42
Section IV Teacher Instructions 43
Player Cards 44
Say What They Mean 45
Home Cooking 46
A Night at the Station 47
Section IV Log-In 48
Section V Teacher Instructions 49
The Decision 50
Part of the Band 51
Capturing Sound 52
What We Learn 53
In the End 54
Section V Log-In 55
Add It Up 57-59
An important Scene 60
The WOW Factor 61
A New Point of View 62
Acting Out 63
Historical Fiction 64
Historical Figures 65
Considering Genre 66
Considering Voice 67
An Elemental Choice 68-69
A Novel Poster 70-71
A Persuasive Letter 72
My Book Rating 73
Words to Know 74-75

Production and Distribution of Writing

ELA.W.6.5: With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.

Activity Page
Acting Out 63
An Elemental Choice 68-69
A Persuasive Letter 72

Research to Build and Present Knowledge

ELA.W.6.7: Conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and refocusing the inquiry when appropriate.

Activity Page
And the Winner Was... 8
A Growing Idea 36
The Road to Grand Rapids 37
Historical Figures 65

Research to Build and Present Knowledge

ELA.W.6.9: Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.

Activity Page
And the Winner Was... 8
Quick Takes on Topics 9
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
Two Sides of Bud 12
Rules and Things 13
A Look Inside 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Making the Mood 16
Another Voice 17
Choice Words 18
Crystal Ball 19
Section I Teacher Instructions 20
In the Beginning 21
Getting to Know Bud 22
Storyboarding a Scene 23
The Last Laugh 24
Talking About Revenge 25
Section I Log-In 26
Section II Teacher Instructions 27
Things About Momma 28
Picturing Momma 29
The Pretend Family 30
Signs of the Times 31
A Sense of Place 32
A Night in Hooverville 33
Section II Log-In 34
Section III Teacher Instructions 35
A Growing Idea 36
The Road to Grand Rapids 37
They Have Their Reasons 38
A Different Kind of Home 39
On the Road 40
The Old Man 41
Section III Log-In 42
Section IV Teacher Instructions 43
Player Cards 44
Say What They Mean 45
Home Cooking 46
A Night at the Station 47
Section IV Log-In 48
Section V Teacher Instructions 49
The Decision 50
Part of the Band 51
Capturing Sound 52
What We Learn 53
In the End 54
Section V Log-In 55
Add It Up 57-59
An important Scene 60
The WOW Factor 61
A New Point of View 62
Acting Out 63
Historical Fiction 64
Historical Figures 65
Considering Genre 66
Considering Voice 67
An Elemental Choice 68-69
A Novel Poster 70-71
A Persuasive Letter 72
My Book Rating 73
Words to Know 74-75

Research to Build and Present Knowledge

ELA.W.6.8: Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources; assess the credibility of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and providing basic bibliographic information for sources.

Activity Page
Quick Takes on Topics 9
Making the Mood 16
Another Voice 17
Choice Words 18
Crystal Ball 19
Section I Teacher Instructions 20
Talking About Revenge 25
Section I Log-In 26
Section II Teacher Instructions 27
Signs of the Times 31
A Sense of Place 32
A Night in Hooverville 33
Section II Log-In 34
Section III Teacher Instructions 35
A Growing Idea 36
They Have Their Reasons 38
A Different Kind of Home 39
Section III Log-In 42
Section IV Teacher Instructions 43
Section IV Log-In 48
Section V Teacher Instructions 49
Section V Log-In 55
Add It Up 57-59
Historical Figures 65
Considering Genre 66
Considering Voice 67
An Elemental Choice 68-69
A Persuasive Letter 72

Range of Writing

ELA.W.6.10: Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.

Activity Page
And the Winner Was... 8
Quick Takes on Topics 9
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
Two Sides of Bud 12
Rules and Things 13
A Look Inside 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Making the Mood 16
Another Voice 17
Choice Words 18
Crystal Ball 19
Section I Teacher Instructions 20
In the Beginning 21
Getting to Know Bud 22
Storyboarding a Scene 23
The Last Laugh 24
Talking About Revenge 25
Section I Log-In 26
Section II Teacher Instructions 27
Things About Momma 28
Picturing Momma 29
The Pretend Family 30
Signs of the Times 31
A Sense of Place 32
A Night in Hooverville 33
Section II Log-In 34
Section III Teacher Instructions 35
A Growing Idea 36
The Road to Grand Rapids 37
They Have Their Reasons 38
A Different Kind of Home 39
On the Road 40
The Old Man 41
Section III Log-In 42
Section IV Teacher Instructions 43
Player Cards 44
Say What They Mean 45
Home Cooking 46
A Night at the Station 47
Section IV Log-In 48
Section V Teacher Instructions 49
The Decision 50
Part of the Band 51
Capturing Sound 52
What We Learn 53
In the End 54
Section V Log-In 55
Add It Up 57-59
An important Scene 60
The WOW Factor 61
A New Point of View 62
Acting Out 63
Historical Fiction 64
Historical Figures 65
Considering Genre 66
Considering Voice 67
An Elemental Choice 68-69
A Novel Poster 70-71
A Persuasive Letter 72
My Book Rating 73
Words to Know 74-75

Strand - Speaking and Listening Standards, Grade 6

Comprehension and Collaboration

ELA.SL.6.1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.

Activity Page
Talking About Revenge 25
A Sense of Place 32
A Different Kind of Home 39
Player Cards 44
Say What They Mean 45
In the End 54
Acting Out 63
A Novel Poster 70-71

Comprehension and Collaboration

ELA.SL.6.2: Interpret information presented in diverse media and formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) and explain how it contributes to a topic, text, or issue under study.

Activity Page
Talking About Revenge 25
In the End 54

Comprehension and Collaboration

ELA.SL.6.3: Delineate a speaker's argument and specific claims, distinguishing claims that are supported by reasons and evidence from claims that are not.

Activity Page
Talking About Revenge 25
A Sense of Place 32
A Different Kind of Home 39
In the End 54

Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas

ELA.SL.6.4: Present claims and findings, sequencing ideas logically and using pertinent descriptions, facts, and details to accentuate main ideas or themes; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.

Activity Page
Talking About Revenge 25
A Sense of Place 32
In the End 54
Acting Out 63
A Novel Poster 70-71

Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas

ELA.SL.6.6: Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.

Activity Page
Acting Out 63
A Novel Poster 70-71

Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas

ELA.SL.6.5: Include multimedia components (e.g., graphics, images, music, sound) and visual displays in presentations to clarify information.

Activity Pages
A Novel Poster 70-71

Strand - Language Standards, Grade 6

Conventions of Standard English

ELA.L.6.1: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

Activity Page
And the Winner Was... 8
Quick Takes on Topics 9
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
Two Sides of Bud 12
Rules and Things 13
A Look Inside 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Making the Mood 16
Another Voice 17
Choice Words 18
Crystal Ball 19
Section I Teacher Instructions 20
In the Beginning 21
Getting to Know Bud 22
Storyboarding a Scene 23
The Last Laugh 24
Talking About Revenge 25
Section I Log-In 26
Section II Teacher Instructions 27
Things About Momma 28
Picturing Momma 29
The Pretend Family 30
Signs of the Times 31
A Sense of Place 32
A Night in Hooverville 33
Section II Log-In 34
Section III Teacher Instructions 35
A Growing Idea 36
The Road to Grand Rapids 37
They Have Their Reasons 38
A Different Kind of Home 39
On the Road 40
The Old Man 41
Section III Log-In 42
Section IV Teacher Instructions 43
Player Cards 44
Say What They Mean 45
Home Cooking 46
A Night at the Station 47
Section IV Log-In 48
Section V Teacher Instructions 49
The Decision 50
Part of the Band 51
Capturing Sound 52
What We Learn 53
In the End 54
Section V Log-In 55
Add It Up 57-59
An important Scene 60
The WOW Factor 61
A New Point of View 62
Acting Out 63
Historical Fiction 64
Historical Figures 65
Considering Genre 66
Considering Voice 67
An Elemental Choice 68-69
A Novel Poster 70-71
A Persuasive Letter 72
My Book Rating 73
Words to Know 74-75

Conventions of Standard English

ELA.L.6.2: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.

Activity Page
And the Winner Was... 8
Quick Takes on Topics 9
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
Two Sides of Bud 12
Rules and Things 13
A Look Inside 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Making the Mood 16
Another Voice 17
Choice Words 18
Crystal Ball 19
Section I Teacher Instructions 20
In the Beginning 21
Getting to Know Bud 22
Storyboarding a Scene 23
The Last Laugh 24
Talking About Revenge 25
Section I Log-In 26
Section II Teacher Instructions 27
Things About Momma 28
Picturing Momma 29
The Pretend Family 30
Signs of the Times 31
A Sense of Place 32
A Night in Hooverville 33
Section II Log-In 34
Section III Teacher Instructions 35
A Growing Idea 36
The Road to Grand Rapids 37
They Have Their Reasons 38
A Different Kind of Home 39
On the Road 40
The Old Man 41
Section III Log-In 42
Section IV Teacher Instructions 43
Player Cards 44
Say What They Mean 45
Home Cooking 46
A Night at the Station 47
Section IV Log-In 48
Section V Teacher Instructions 49
The Decision 50
Part of the Band 51
Capturing Sound 52
What We Learn 53
In the End 54
Section V Log-In 55
Add It Up 57-59
An important Scene 60
The WOW Factor 61
A New Point of View 62
Acting Out 63
Historical Fiction 64
Historical Figures 65
Considering Genre 66
Considering Voice 67
An Elemental Choice 68-69
A Novel Poster 70-71
A Persuasive Letter 72
My Book Rating 73
Words to Know 74-75

Knowledge of Language

ELA.L.6.3: Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.

Activity Page
And the Winner Was... 8
Quick Takes on Topics 9
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
Two Sides of Bud 12
Rules and Things 13
A Look Inside 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Making the Mood 16
Another Voice 17
Choice Words 18
Crystal Ball 19
Section I Teacher Instructions 20
In the Beginning 21
Getting to Know Bud 22
Storyboarding a Scene 23
The Last Laugh 24
Talking About Revenge 25
Section I Log-In 26
Section II Teacher Instructions 27
Things About Momma 28
Picturing Momma 29
The Pretend Family 30
Signs of the Times 31
A Sense of Place 32
A Night in Hooverville 33
Section II Log-In 34
Section III Teacher Instructions 35
A Growing Idea 36
The Road to Grand Rapids 37
They Have Their Reasons 38
A Different Kind of Home 39
On the Road 40
The Old Man 41
Section III Log-In 42
Section IV Teacher Instructions 43
Player Cards 44
Say What They Mean 45
Home Cooking 46
A Night at the Station 47
Section IV Log-In 48
Section V Teacher Instructions 49
The Decision 50
Part of the Band 51
Capturing Sound 52
What We Learn 53
In the End 54
Section V Log-In 55
Add It Up 57-59
An important Scene 60
The WOW Factor 61
A New Point of View 62
Acting Out 63
Historical Fiction 64
Historical Figures 65
Considering Genre 66
Considering Voice 67
An Elemental Choice 68-69
A Novel Poster 70-71
A Persuasive Letter 72
My Book Rating 73
Words to Know 74-75

Vocabulary Acquisition and Use

ELA.L.6.4: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 6 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.

Activity Page
And the Winner Was... 8
Quick Takes on Topics 9
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
Two Sides of Bud 12
Rules and Things 13
A Look Inside 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Making the Mood 16
Another Voice 17
Choice Words 18
Crystal Ball 19
Section I Teacher Instructions 20
In the Beginning 21
Getting to Know Bud 22
Storyboarding a Scene 23
The Last Laugh 24
Talking About Revenge 25
Section I Log-In 26
Section II Teacher Instructions 27
Things About Momma 28
Picturing Momma 29
The Pretend Family 30
Signs of the Times 31
A Sense of Place 32
A Night in Hooverville 33
Section II Log-In 34
Section III Teacher Instructions 35
A Growing Idea 36
They Have Their Reasons 38
A Different Kind of Home 39
On the Road 40
The Old Man 41
Section III Log-In 42
Section IV Teacher Instructions 43
Player Cards 44
Say What They Mean 45
Home Cooking 46
A Night at the Station 47
Section IV Log-In 48
Section V Teacher Instructions 49
The Decision 50
Part of the Band 51
Capturing Sound 52
What We Learn 53
In the End 54
Section V Log-In 55
Add It Up 57-59
An important Scene 60
The WOW Factor 61
A New Point of View 62
Acting Out 63
Historical Fiction 64
Historical Figures 65
Considering Genre 66
Considering Voice 67
An Elemental Choice 68-69
A Novel Poster 70-71
A Persuasive Letter 72
My Book Rating 73
Words to Know 74-75

Vocabulary Acquisition and Use

ELA.L.6.5: Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.

Activity Page
And the Winner Was... 8
Quick Takes on Topics 9
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
Two Sides of Bud 12
Rules and Things 13
A Look Inside 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Making the Mood 16
Another Voice 17
Choice Words 18
Crystal Ball 19
Section I Teacher Instructions 20
In the Beginning 21
Getting to Know Bud 22
Storyboarding a Scene 23
The Last Laugh 24
Talking About Revenge 25
Section I Log-In 26
Section II Teacher Instructions 27
Things About Momma 28
Picturing Momma 29
The Pretend Family 30
Signs of the Times 31
A Sense of Place 32
A Night in Hooverville 33
Section II Log-In 34
Section III Teacher Instructions 35
A Growing Idea 36
The Road to Grand Rapids 37
They Have Their Reasons 38
A Different Kind of Home 39
On the Road 40
The Old Man 41
Section III Log-In 42
Section IV Teacher Instructions 43
Player Cards 44
Say What They Mean 45
Home Cooking 46
A Night at the Station 47
Section IV Log-In 48
Section V Teacher Instructions 49
The Decision 50
Part of the Band 51
Capturing Sound 52
What We Learn 53
In the End 54
Section V Log-In 55
Add It Up 57-59
An important Scene 60
The WOW Factor 61
A New Point of View 62
Acting Out 63
Historical Fiction 64
Historical Figures 65
Considering Genre 66
Considering Voice 67
An Elemental Choice 68-69
A Novel Poster 70-71
A Persuasive Letter 72
My Book Rating 73
Words to Know 74-75

Vocabulary Acquisition and Use

ELA.L.6.6: Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.

Activity Page
And the Winner Was... 8
Quick Takes on Topics 9
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
Two Sides of Bud 12
Rules and Things 13
A Look Inside 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Making the Mood 16
Another Voice 17
Choice Words 18
Crystal Ball 19
Section I Teacher Instructions 20
In the Beginning 21
Getting to Know Bud 22
Storyboarding a Scene 23
The Last Laugh 24
Section II Teacher Instructions 27
Things About Momma 28
Picturing Momma 29
The Pretend Family 30
Signs of the Times 31
A Sense of Place 32
A Night in Hooverville 33
Section II Log-In 34
Section III Teacher Instructions 35
A Growing Idea 36
The Road to Grand Rapids 37
They Have Their Reasons 38
A Different Kind of Home 39
On the Road 40
The Old Man 41
Section III Log-In 42
Section IV Teacher Instructions 43
Player Cards 44
Say What They Mean 45
Home Cooking 46
A Night at the Station 47
Section IV Log-In 48
Section V Teacher Instructions 49
The Decision 50
Part of the Band 51
Capturing Sound 52
What We Learn 53
In the End 54
Section V Log-In 55
Add It Up 57-59
An important Scene 60
The WOW Factor 61
A New Point of View 62
Acting Out 63
Historical Fiction 64
Historical Figures 65
Considering Genre 66
Considering Voice 67
An Elemental Choice 68-69
A Novel Poster 70-71
A Persuasive Letter 72
My Book Rating 73
Words to Know 74-75

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