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The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle: Problematic Situations ActivityThe True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle: Problematic Situations Activity
Publisher
Novelinks
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Grade
3rd - 7th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Duration
1 hr
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Collaborative Learning
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Year
2002
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The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle: Problematic Situations

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When is it okay to go against authority and what can happen if you do? This is the leading question in this activity to accompany your classroom reading of The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle by Avi. After reading chapter eight, scholars work in small groups to read scenarios and rank their degree of respect towards specific individuals involved. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

respect, authority, character traits, opinions, novels, responding to literature, studying literature, conflict, the true confessions of charlotte doyle

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Invite students to rewrite a scenario in a positive manner, describing a different action to take, and share it with the class 

Classroom Considerations

  • Preview the scenarios first, as some may be inappropriate for your class 
  • Discuss the difference between disrespectful behavior and standing up for your rights, so not to enable bad behavior in your classroom or the community 
  • This activity was created by a student teacher as part of novel study for The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle by Avi

Pros

  • Activity description is written in student-friendly language 
  • This activity sparks engagement and deep thinking

Cons

  • Follow-up activity mentioned is not included 

Common Core

RL.3.10 RL.4.10 RL.5.10 SL.3.1.a SL.3.1.c SL.3.1.d SL.3.3 SL.3.4 SL.3.6 SL.4.1.a SL.4.1.c SL.4.1.d SL.4.3 SL.4.4 SL.4.6 SL.5.1.a SL.5.1.c SL.5.1.d SL.5.3 SL.5.4 SL.5.6 RL.6.10 RL.7.10 SL.6.1.a SL.6.1.c SL.6.1.d SL.6.3 SL.6.4 SL.6.6 SL.7.1.a SL.7.1.c SL.7.1.d SL.7.3 SL.7.4 SL.7.6

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