UNIT:
Lesson: 5
Text Title
The One Day House by Julia Durango
Main Idea
A young boy, Wilson, wishes to help an older woman, Gigi, with her house because he would like to give her the perfect house that he believes she deserves. Throughout the story, he makes plans for a future day and invests other neighbors in the idea of renovating Gigi’s house. The author uses repetition to express Wilson’s persistence in thinking about the future and what is possible. In contrast, Gigi repeatedly reassures Wilson that she already has everything she needs and that she is grateful for the present day because of Wilson’s companionship and care.
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…
- Even though young, there is still work that you can do to be helpful/contribute to the community.
- Even though it might not be a lot, there are some great things happening in my community that I can help with a young person.
- Young people can have good ideas to help their community and get others involved in helping.
Literacy Objective
By engaging in this lesson, students will strengthen their ability to…
- Explain how the way an author writes provides meaning to a story.
Standards Alignment
- Describe how words and phrases (e.g., regular beats, alliteration, rhymes, repeated lines) supply rhythm and meaning in a story, poem, or song. (CCSS RL.2.4)
