UNIT:
Lesson: 3
Text Title
Last Stop on Market Street (Picture Book) by Matt De La Pena
Main Idea
C.J. and his grandmother are headed somewhere. As he is traveling with his Nana, C.J. has questions about why things are the way they are. On their trip after church, his grandmother reminds him to see the “bright side” of things that may not seem pleasant or beautiful. C.J. learns to be grateful for the things he has and comes to understand he has a lot that he can give others. Nana and C.J. also demonstrate the benefit of having an open mind and an active imagination.
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 can contribute to their community.
- Little actions can have a big impact – there are some great things happening in my community that I can help with.
- Giving back to my community is what continues to make my community great.
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 characters, setting and plot.
Standards Alignment
- Use information gained from the illustrations and words in a print or digital text to demonstrate an understanding of its characters, setting, or plot. (2.RI 2.7)
