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Use Under the Quilt of Night by Deborah Hopkinson to strengthen your students' comprehension skills, build their vocabulary, and help them understand how words work.

Under the Quilt of Night is a historical fiction story about a runaway slave girl who is bravely navigating the Underground Railroad with her family. In this book, readers will follow the dangerous journey of a group of slaves who seek secret messages hidden in quilts to identify safe houses along their quest for freedom. This story will engage the curiosity of readers and support comprehension lessons on asking questions, understanding text structure and synthesizing.
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Asking Questions with Under the Quilt of Night

The themes presented in Under the Quilt of Night make it ideal for a lesson on asking questions. Readers will naturally ask logical questions about slavery and the Underground Railroad to further their understanding of this story.
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RL.3.1,RL.3.3,RL.3.4,RL.3.10,RF.3.3,RF.3.4,SL.3.1c,SL.3.1d,SL.3.2,SL.3.3,W.3.8,L.3.6
TEKS Alignment
3.7D,3.13H,3.13E,3.13A,3.9C,3.8C,3.7G,3.7F,3.7E,3.1A,3.7C,3.7B,3.6I,3.6B,3.6A,3.1E,3.1D,3.1C
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Synthesizing with Under the Quilt of Night

Students will need to employ multiple reading strategies, like making text-to-text connections, visualizing and asking questions, to fully comprehend this text. Using this lesson plan, students will pause throughout their reading to recognize which strategy they're applying at specific points to inform their understanding and opinion of this text.
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RL.3.1,RL.3.2,RL.3.3,RL.3.4,RL.3.5,RL.3.6,RL.3.7,RL.3.10,RF.3.3,RF.3.4,SL.3.1c,SL.3.1d,SL.3.2,SL.3.3,W.3.8,L.3.6
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3.7C,3.13H,3.13E,3.13C,3.8D,3.8C,3.7G,3.7F,3.7E,3.7D,3.1A,3.7B,3.6I,3.6H,3.6G,3.6A,3.1E,3.1D,3.1C
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Understanding Text Structure with Under the Quilt of Night

This book gives readers a unique opportunity to practice drawing out meaning from a historical fiction book written in prose. Readers will learn how to read and comprehend poetry to gather new information and improve reading comprehension.
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RL.3.5,RL.3.7,RL.3.10,RF.3.3,RF.3.4,SL.3.1d,SL.3.2,SL.3.3,W.3.8,L.3.6
TEKS Alignment
3.7E,3.13H,3.13E,3.13C,3.10C,3.10B,3.9E(iii),3.8C,3.7F,3.1A,3.7C,3.7B,3.6I,3.6H,3.6A,3.1E,3.1D,3.1C
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Comprehension Assessment with Under the Quilt of Night

Use this Common Core aligned comprehension assessment to evaluate students' comprehension of Under the Quilt of Night.
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Parts of Speech with Under the Quilt of Night

This word work lesson plan and set of teaching resources use Under the Quilt of Night by Deborah Hopkinson as a springboard for instruction focused on parts of speech.

By anchoring word study to the text, students will benefit from seeing how prepositions and prepositional phrases are used inside of the text before engaging in both guided and independent practice with parts of speech.

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RF.3.3,RF.3.4
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Vocabulary Connections with Under the Quilt of Night

This set of vocabulary development resources for Under the Quilt of Night highlights the words that are most important for students to know and understand while reading the book. Through engaging in fun word games, matching words to definitions and pictures, and practicing how to categorize words, students will develop the vocabulary necessary to comprehend this story and many others.

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L.3.4a,L.3.5b,L.3.6
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3.7E,3.7F,3.3A,3.3B
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Quilts: Secret Messages in Fabric

This Knowledge and Fluency Passage features a carefully selected passage that introduces students to the secret language of quilts, helping them grasp the important role these patterns played in guiding and protecting people long ago. By practicing fluent reading with this passage, students deepen their understanding of the story’s key message and the family’s journey in Under the Quilt of Night. Use this passage before reading the book to build background knowledge and prepare students to better comprehend the text.
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Retelling and Summarizing with Under the Quilt of Night

The BookPagez extension activities are a great way to push student engagement beyond the pages of the text. Try using this activity with early finishers, with students who show a deeper connection with the text, or as a center activity.
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Asking Questions with Under the Quilt of Night (Spanish)

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Synthesizing with Under the Quilt of Night (Spanish)

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Understanding Text Structure with Under the Quilt of Night (Spanish)

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Retelling and Summarizing with Under the Quilt of Night (Spanish)

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Title: Under the Quilt of Night
Author: Deborah Hopkinson
Genre: Poetry, Historical Fiction
Themes: Family, Black History Month, History
ISBN: 9781481406284
Publisher's Summary:
Under the Quilt of Night by Deborah Hopkinson is a poignant picture book that brings to life the courageous journey of a young enslaved girl and her family as they seek freedom through the Underground Railroad. Set during a time when enslaved people risked everything for a chance at liberty, the story follows the protagonist as she leads her loved ones away from the oppressive conditions of their plantation, traveling only under the cover of darkness. The narrative is enriched by vivid, expressive illustrations that complement the verse-like prose, capturing both the fear and hope experienced along their path.

Central to the story is the use of a quilt as a silent signal—its deep blue patch in the center serves as a secret message from allies willing to help those fleeing slavery. This powerful symbol highlights the hidden network of support that made the Underground Railroad possible. The book's language and imagery help students explore themes of bravery, perseverance, and the importance of community during times of adversity. Under the Quilt of Night offers not only a valuable historical perspective but also opportunities for discussions about empathy, justice, and the resilience of those who sought freedom against overwhelming odds. It is an ideal resource for educators looking to foster understanding and dialogue about this important chapter in American history.
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