First Impressions: Should you ever judge a book by its cover? based on

First Impressions: Should you ever judge a book by its cover? based on the book Enemy Pie by Derek Munson Unit by Michelle Davis, Kingsland Elementary School

Unit EQ: Should you always judge a book by its cover? How important are2:first impressions? Lesson 1: Lesson 3: Lesson Lesson EQ: How do writers make a good first impression? How do authors “hook” us or capture our interest? How do authors build suspense? What are some good ways to begin a story? What makes a book a pageturner? Lesson EQ: How do people form impressions about the world around them? What are our five senses? Which sense is the most important? How does sensory language help us visualize and connect? How can I use sensory language in my writing? Lesson EQ: What factors can cause a person’s first impression to change? In a story, how can understanding perspective help us understand a character’s feelings? What kinds of things affect a character’s point of view? What does it mean for a character to

How do you choose a book?

What might attract you to a particular book? Are illustrations important? Does it matter if you recognize the author? What topics do you find most interesting? Do you like to read books in a series?

Lesson 1: EQ: How do writers make a good first impression? How do authors capture our interest? How do authors build suspense? What are some good ways to begin a story? What makes a book a page-turner?

Standards I can ask and answer questions about what I ELACC3RL1: Ask and answer questions to demonstrate read. understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the text as the basis for answers. Ithe can explain how the illustrations or pictures ELACC3RL7: Explain how specific aspects of a text’s illustrations relate to the words I am reading. contribute to what is conveyed by the words in a story (e.g., create I can say my opinion and explain why I feel that mood, emphasize aspects of a character or setting). ELACC3W1: way. Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons. I can write an opinion as a statement, and I can a. Introduce the topic or book they are writing about, state an add and reasons to organizational support mystructure point of opinion, create an thatview. lists reasons. b. reasons that support the opinion. Provide I can introduce my topic. ELACC3W10: Write routinely over extended time frames (time for I can write short pieces and long pieces, and I research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single understand thatfordifferent need different sitting or a day or two) a range of tasks discipline-specific tasks, purposes, audiences kinds and of writing. ELACC3SL1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative I can participate in a discussion. I can use good discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse manners, and I can respect my partner, partners on grade 3 topics and texts, building on others’ teacher, ideas and

How does this book capture your

Look at the title!

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unusu al Complete this statement: prefix Enemy Pie is an unusual title because .

Does the cover art grab your attention?

Complete this statement: When I first saw the cover art of Enemy Pie, I thought, “ .”

How do authors hook their readers? How do they grab our attention and keep us reading?

It should have been a perfect summer. Should? Adds mystery!

Complete this statement: The first sentence of Enemy Pie creates a mystery because .

Summarize How did the book Enemy Pie capture our interest right away? a unique, unusual title interesting (disgusting) cover art mysterious first sentence Did the author make a good first impression?