Nykko, The Elsewhere Chronicles: Book One: The Shadow Door. Graphic Universe, 2009.
Lexile Level: 520
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SUMMARY: This is Book One of the Elsewhere Chronicles, the beginning of an adventure for Max, Rebecca, Noah and Theo on their search in Grandpa Gabe’s house. Will they be back before their parents find out? Is it haunted? What will they find on the other side of the Shadow Door?
Learning Activity: Fifth graders will read The Elsewhere Chronicles: Book One: The Shadow Door and Amulet: Book 1- The Stonekeeper by Kazu Kibuishi. While reading each text, students are asked to keep a log of the characters, setting, plot, and theme of each text. Students will have opportunities to discuss their findings in their book club groups.
Following this work, they will be asked to compare and contrast the two texts and choose one of the graphic organizers to list their findings in an organized way. Students will be asked to choose one theme that is found in both texts and then write an essay comparing how each author demonstrated that theme. Students will use examples from both texts to explain their reasoning.
Extension: Students can add an additional paragraph including which author they felt was more successful at illustrating this theme and why.
GOAL: Students will demonstrate an understanding of the similarities and differences between two texts, and recognize the ways authors use these in order to express a certain theme.
OUTCOMES: Students will complete a graphic organizer comparing and contrasting aspects of two similar texts and use these to write an essay showing how these are used to express the same theme.
OBJECTIVES:
Students will be able to complete a graphic organizer comparing and contrasting both texts, including at least three differences and three similarities.
Students will be able to write an essay successfully explaining a theme that is found in both texts.
Students will be able to include at least three details from each text in their essay to support their point.
STANDARDS:
Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.
Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text, including how characters in a story or drama respond to challenges or how the speaker in a poem reflects upon a topic; summarize the text.
Compare and contrast stories in the same genre (e.g., mysteries and adventure stories) on their approaches to similar themes and topics.
Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
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