Day 5

Island of the Blue Dolphins Lesson Plan

Classroom Activities

  1. 1

    Should I Stay or Should I Go?

    Kind of Activity:

    Classwide Discussion

    Objective:

    To fully explore both sides of the argument in the decision Karana must make to stay on the island or to leave and to practice debating skills.

    Common Core Standards:

    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.6.4, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.1

    Structure:

    The purpose of this activity is to make sure students see both sides of the picture that help Karana make her decision, as well as practice debating skills as they try to persuade others that their side of the argument is the correct one. Prior to this activity, students should have read about other survival stories so they are fully aware of the dangers Karana faces...

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