UNIT:
Lesson: 1
Text Title
Hey, Wall: A Story of Art and Community (Picture Book) by Susan Verde
Main Idea
There is a wall in a neighborhood that once stood tall and beautiful but has not been kept up and is starting to deteriorate as time has gone on. Angel has an idea to bring the wall back to life that will incorporate the entire community. Angel wants the wall to be a reflection of the love that is shared by the community. Angel learns that you can turn something that is an eyesore into something beautiful. With a little care and help from everyone, he is able to brighten up his community. He brought the community together and made a difference.
Essential Question
The unit essential questions developed through this lesson are…
- What makes up a community?
- How can I contribute to my community?
Content Objective
By engaging in this lesson, students will know/understand that…
- Everyone is a part of a community.
- Communities are a diverse place where people come together to live.
Literacy Objective
By engaging in this lesson, students will strengthen their ability to…
- Use the picture and the text, through think-aloud, to understand the main idea of the text.
Standards Alignment
- Include think-alouds, prompts, and questions (oral and written) that focus on determining text and text segments’ main ideas. (2.RN.2.2).
