Character Traits: A Close Reading of The Sweetest Fig by Chris Van Allsburg

In this close reading lesson, students will delve deep into the text, The Sweetest Fig, by Chris Van Allsburg. Students will practice reading comprehension, vocabulary, and identifying character traits. They will determine the traits of a character based off of the character's actions and language. Students will also gain practice responding to text-based questions both orally and in writing, providing evidence from the text to support their claims.
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Subject(s): English Language Arts
Grade Level(s): 3
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computer for Presenter, LCD Projector, Microsoft Office
Instructional Time: 3 Hour(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: The Sweetest Fig, Van Allsburg, character, characterization, character traits, text based questions, text based evidence, close reading
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Assessment,  Text Resource,  Instructional Technique,  Formative Assessment,  Learning Goal
Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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