Build Background Knowledge: Read and Analyze Summer of the Mariposas
ELA Lessons
1 Discover Our Topic: Summer of the Mariposas
2 Establish Reading Routines: Summer of the Mariposas, Chapter 1
3 Analyze Point of View: Summer of the Mariposas, Chapters 1–2
4 Analyze Point of View: Summer of the Mariposas, Chapter 3
5 Close Read: The Latin American Story Finder Excerpt
7 Analyze Point of View: Summer of the Mariposas, Chapter 5
8 Demonstrate Understanding of Figurative Language: SotM, Ch 6
9 Analyze Point of View and Figurative Language: SotM, Ch 7
10 Analyze Point of View and Figurative Language: SotM, Ch 8
11 Mid-Unit 1 Assessment: Analyze Point of View: SotM, Ch 9
12 Introduce Themes: Summer of the Mariposas
13 Analyze Aspects of Character: Summer of the Mariposas
14 Analyze Aspects of Character and Generate Discussion Norms: Summer of the Mariposas
15 Analyze Aspects of Character and Participate in a Text-Based Discussion: Summer of the Mariposas
16 End of Unit 1 Assessment: Aspects of Character: Summer of the Mariposas
Designated ELD Lessons for G8M1 Unit 1
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G8-M1-U1-L2 - Narrative Structure and Student Handout L2
G8-M1-U1-L3 - Chapter 3 Retell (Session 1)
G8-M1-U1-L4 - Chapter 3 Retell (Session 2)
G8-M1-U1-L6 - Language Dive #1 (Session 1)
G8-M1-U1-L7 - Language Dive#1 (Session 2)
G8-M1-U1-L8 - Chapter 6 Retell
G8-M1-U1-L9 - Language Dive #2 (Session 1)
G8-M1-U1-L10 - Language Dive #2 (Session 2)
G8-M1-U1-L11 - Chapter 9 Retell
G8-M1-U1-L12 - Language Dive #3 (Session 1)
G8-M1-U1-L13 - Language Dive #3 (Session 2)
G8-M1-U1-L14 - Chapters 3, 6, and 9 Retell and Student Handout L14
G8-M1-U1-L15 - Academic Discussion Practice and Student Handout L15
Unit Description
Students begin Unit 1 by reading Summer of the Mariposas by Guadalupe Garcia McCall. Theme and point of view are introduced through the text, as well as discussion norms, as students discuss their responses to the text. They also analyze how differences in the points of view of the characters and the reader create effects like suspense or humor. While reading Summer of the Mariposas, they closely read complex informational texts about the folklore of Mexico. In the second half of Unit 1, students analyze how incidents in the story reveal aspects of a character in order to prepare for a Socratic Seminar discussion. Theme is introduced and tracked in preparation for Unit 2.
Summer of the Mariposas contains references to sensitive topics such as a family's abandonment by their father, a murder and children's discovery of the corpse, illegal crossing of the border between the United States and Mexico, and Latin American folklore that includes references to magic, spells, witchcraft, and monsters. The issues presented must be carefully and sensitively discussed to give students context as they read the story. Speak with students and families in advance, especially those who may have sensitivity to topics discussed.
In this unit, students begin to read literary nonfiction texts at their level as they choose independent research reading texts. There are Independent Reading Sample Plans located on the Tools Page (http://eled.org/tools) with ideas on how to launch independent reading. Students should complete 20 minutes of independent research reading each evening that they are not prereading a chapter from the whole-class anchor text and should also continue independent research reading over weekends.
Texts
Summer of the Mariposas
by Guadalupe Garcia McCall
one per classroom
Habits of Character/Social-Emotional Learning Focus
Central to the EL Education curriculum is a focus on "habits of character" and social-emotional learning. Students work to become effective learners, developing mindsets and skills for success in college, career, and life (e.g., initiative, responsibility, perseverance, collaboration); they work to become ethical people, treating others well and standing up for what is right (e.g., empathy, integrity, respect, compassion); and they work to contribute to a better world, putting their learning to use to improve communities (e.g., citizenship, service).
Working to become an ethical person is the habit of character that is emphasized in this unit. Students practice respect, empathy, and compassion as they respond to one another's ideas and skills in written work and in discussions. Students also focus on working to become ethical people as they analyze ways in which characters in their anchor text, Summer of the Mariposas, show compassion, empathy, integrity and respect in their actions. In particular, students look closely at Odilia's empathy and compassion for her sisters, and identify ways in which she demonstrates this throughout their journey. Student also find evidence of the compassion and empathy that La Llorona has for Odilia and her sisters, as she continually offers guidance and support on their journey. Students have the opportunity to think about the sisters' empathy and compassion toward one another, and any growth they show over time.
Preparation and Materials
Prepare the anchor charts listed below (see unit download for materials).
Prepare vocabulary logs and independent reading journals.
Ensure that families are aware of the sensitive content of Summer of the Mariposas, and prepare in advance those students who may be affected by this content.
The following materials are introduced in this unit and referenced throughout both the module and the school year:
Academic word wall
Domain-specific word wall
Equity sticks
Strategies to Answer Selected Response Questions anchor chart
Close Readers Do These Things anchor chart
Work to Become Ethical People anchor chart
Discussion Norms anchor chart
Online or paper translation dictionary
Vocabulary logs
Vocabulary forms
Affix list
Independent reading journals
Quote Accurately from the Text handout
Track Progress folders