Island of the Blue Dolphins Lesson Plan

If all of the elements of this lesson plan are employed, students will develop the following powers, skills, and understanding:

1. 1

   Reading closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it

2. 2

   Determining the text’s central ideas and themes and analyzing their development

3. 3

   Using arguments to support claims both in writing and in classroom discussion, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence

4. 4

   Building vocabulary through various techniques, including using context and consulting reference materials