Unit Plan

Unit 3: Adventures of Don Quixote

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Fifth graders explore the Adventures of Don Quixote in a four-week language arts unit. Scholars listen to and discuss a new chapter each day as well as examine vocabulary and practice word work including suffixes, subject-verb agreement, and root words. Pupils journey through the writing process to compose a persuasive essay in which they argue whether other not Don Quixote’s good intentions justify his actions.

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Create anchor charts for concepts and keep them displayed throughout the unit
  • Make a "Cognate Corner" in your classroom and list the cognates found in the reader
Classroom Considerations
  • The third unit in a series of nine by Core Knowledge
  • Review each lesson's "At a Glance" section to see which materials are needed and gauge how much prep time is required
Pros
  • Provides spelling practice, assessment, and take-home materials
  • The pacing calendar includes time for remediation, enrichment, and pausing for assessments
Cons
  • None