Original PromptClass grade level: 4th grade.
Topic/standard/objective/learning goal: 4.RL.1 - describing character traits by naming the trait and supporting with evidence from the text; "The Princess and the Pizza" "Tomas and His Sons" and "The Sleepover Weekend"; Compare and contrast; phonics practice with inflected ending -ed
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Additional criteria to consider: Some students read at first grade level (need text to speech support)
Make this choice board 3 columns with 9 boxes.
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This resource is designed to enhance students' understanding of character traits through comparative analysis of characters in stories, while also incorporating phonics skills with a focus on verbs that carry the inflected ending '-ed'. Students will engage in a variety of activities, including character mapping for the characters Josh and Marcus, a word hunt for '-ed' verbs, as well as comparing and contrasting characters using visual tools like Venn diagrams. Additional challenges prompt deeper analysis of character motivations and themes, while support tools aid in the use of sentence frames and a word bank for structured practice. The resource caters to different learning needs, offering scaffolded support, alternative choice board activities, and IEP accommodations to ensure all students can engage meaningfully with the text and hone their phonics skills.