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Identifying the Author's Purpose Lesson Plan and Teaching Resources for Thank You, Mr. Falker

Identifying the Author's Purpose Lesson Plan and Teaching Resources for Thank You, Mr. Falker

As they read this book, students will easily pick up on the author's broader purpose for writing it. They will enjoy connecting to the text and identifying the specific parts of the story that support the positive outcome.
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As they read this book, students will easily pick up on the author's broader purpose for writing it. They will enjoy connecting to the text and identifying the specific parts of the story that support the positive outcome.
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  • Identifying the Author's Purpose lesson plan for Thank You, Mr. Falker
  • Identifying the Author's Purpose worksheet and answer key
  • Identifying the Author's Purpose graphic organizer
  • Reader’s notebook prompt with optional ‘I Can’ statements
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Book Title:
Thank You, Mr. Falker
Book Author:
Patricia Polacco
Grade Level:
2
Genre(s):
Realistic Fiction
F&P Guided Reading Level:
M
DRA Level:
28
Reading Recovery Level:
20, 28
Theme(s):
Bullying, Family, Reading Month, Growth Mindset, Perseverance
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Identifying the Author's Purpose:
RL.2.2, RL.2.7, RL.2.10, RF.2.3, RF.2.4, SL.2.1b, SL.2.2, SL.2.3, W.2.8, L.2.6
Identifying the Author's Purpose:
2.1A, 2.1C, 2.1D, 2.6A, 2.6E, 2.6I, 2.7A, 2.7B, 2.7C, 2.7D, 2.7E, 2.8C, 2.9C, 2.10A, 2.10B, 2.10C, 2.13C, 2.13E, 2.13G
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