Unit: Caribbean

Subject: Social Studies

Grade: 5

Standard: W.5.9

Lesson Activity: Reflective writing response to Selavi

Intelligence: Intrapersonal

Lesson Objective:

Students will be able to reflect on the Selavi story.

I can Statements:

I can identify with one of the children in the story.

Materials Needed:

Selavi, by Youme
Journals
Writing prompt

Instruction/Procedure:

Students will write in their journals using one of the following options:
o Write about one of the children living in the banyan tree and explain how you
identify with them.
o Write a letter to one of the characters in the story.
o Create a poem in response to what the main characters life story made you feel.

Notes/Reflections:

Adjust I can statements