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Shizuko’s Daughter: Discussion Web

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Is Yuki a selfish character? Analyze her motivation and behavior during a unit on Shizuko's Daughter by Kyoko Mori. Readers fill out two sides of a graphic organizer with reasons why or why not she is selfish, and then come up with a conclusion based on the textual evidence.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Put kids into small groups to complete collaboratively
  • Have learners include passages from the text to support their claims
  • Use the activity with other novels, short stories, or when brainstorming for a persuasive essay
  • The conclusion section would make a good thesis statement for a longer essay
Classroom Considerations
  • Does not include a blank version of the graphic organizer for kids to complete
Pros
  • Straightforward and easy to understand
  • Helpful for brainstorming and planning an essay
  • Versatile activity for additional novels
Cons
  • None