A Closer Look at Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes

In this lesson, students will examine character development based on the events of the book Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes. During multiple readings of the text, students will take a deep dive into text dependent questions and participate in group activity determining how Chrysanthemum felt during different parts of the story. Finally, students will take the perspective of the character, Victoria, to write a letter of apology to Chrysanthemum to say that she was sorry for the way she treated her.
Resource ID#: 54908 Type: Lesson Plan
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General Information

Subject(s): English Language Arts
Grade Level(s): 2
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Instructional Time: 4 Hour(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: Chrysanthemum, Kevin Henkes, Teasing, character, feelings, text-dependent questions, illustrations, letter writing, narrative writing, plot structure, perspective, apology, story elements
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Text Resource
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction, Writing to Learn
Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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