Island of the Blue Dolphins Lesson Plan

Read Chapters 9-14

Common Core Objectives

1. 1

   CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.7
   Conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and refocusing the inquiry when appropriate.

2. 2

   CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.6.4
   Present claims and findings, sequencing ideas logically and using pertinent descriptions, facts, and details to accentuate main ideas or themes; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.

Note that it is perfectly fine to expand any day’s work into two days depending on the characteristics of the class, particularly if the class will engage in all of the suggested classroom exercises and activities and discuss all of the...