Common Core State Standard *CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.5.

1 Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text. *CCSS.ELA-Literacy.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. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.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).

Unit Outcome: SWBAT Pay attention to the details in Hatchet in order to be more alert readers. Use a range of reading strategies for comprehension. Make inferences from the text. Learn ways to respond to their reading with depth in literary conversations. Pay attention to the details in their stories in order to be more alert readers. Learn skills for becoming self-directed learners and take charge of their reading. Make an allusion by making deep connections to other familiar books. Compare themes in Hatchet to our Read Aloud book in class- Islands of the Blue Dolphins. Make references to earlier parts of a story when something isnt clear.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.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. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.5.9 Compare and contrast stories in the same genre (e.g., mysteries and adventure stories) on their approaches to similar themes and topics. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.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. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.5.1a Come to discussions prepared, having read or studied required material; explicitly draw on that preparation and other information known about the topic to explore ideas under discussion.

Compare and contrast the main character in Island of the Blue Dolphins and Hatchet

Participate and be engaged in group discussions, expressing what they have read, and their thoughts and opinions. Discuss the reading strategy they used while reading.

Come to WIN time with assigned chapters read and ready to discuss.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.5.1c Pose and respond to specific questions by making comments that contribute to the discussion and elaborate on the remarks of others. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.5.1d Review the key ideas expressed and draw conclusions in light of information and knowledge gained from the discussions. *CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.5.2 Summarize a written text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.

Complete follow up questions and respond to questions from Hatchet.

Talk about books with passion and insight in literary conversations

Celebrate all that they have learned in their growing accomplishments as readers.