Unlocking Confidence
Unit 1- Magnetic Literacy (5th Grade)
Essential Question (this is what students should be able to answer by the end of the unit): What does it mean to be confident?
End of the unit writing/ expectations: Students will write a four paragraph literary analysis in which they compare how Garvey and another character react to challenges. They will need to explain how their actions show a theme of the text.
Anchor Text: Garvey's Choice
Supporting Texts: "Swing", Wonder, Real Confidence, Finding the Edge, Believe in Yourself, Chasing Space, How to Make S'mores, Get a Grip, Cohen!
Module knowledge: what the students will be able to discuss/ write about at the end of the module.
Module 1 Knowledge: Students will examine the ways people face challenges to feeling confident, both on their own and through the support of others.
Module 2 Knowledge: Gain insight into strategies for building confidence from the advice and personal stories of others.
Module 3 Knowledge: Students will explore themes related to how relationships an new experiences help[p people develop confidence
Module 4: This is their independent writing/ essay about the prompt from above.
