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RL2.1
2nd grade
Retell stories, including key details, and demonstrate understanding of their central message of lesson.

(Identify the elements of a story. (e.g. characters, setting, problem, and solution)
(Retell story events in a logical sequence)

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After the multiple readings of the story Whistle for Willie students will complete the chart to see students understanding of the main problem and solution that Willie had throughout the story along with the steps he took to get to his solution. The 'Dogs' will then be decorated and hung up in the classroom for peers to see.

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Students will collect resources in and outside the classroom to bring in collectively. Students will then use the resources to make and decorate their own hat like 'Jeanie' in the book. At the end the class will have a 'Hat Parade' to show off their beautiful pieces of art to each other!

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Fun Activity

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Students will write what they would take if they ran away from home due to the same situation that Peter was in with his new baby sister. The prompts will be posted on a suitcase that will be posted around in the classroom. Students may bring in a prop as well to go along with their suitcase.

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Students will write a letter to one of the characters in the 'neighborhood' inviting them to something fun that they love to do and why they want them there. They will then mail their letter as a class to Ezra Keats to read.