Bud, Not Buddy Lesson Plan

Rock Trading

Kind of Activity:

Classwide Discussion

Objective:

Students will be able to apply a recurring element from the book to a class wide activity and discussion.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.5.1.A, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.5.1.B, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.5.1.C

Structure:

Students should have brought one rock to class that's big enough to write on (it's probably helpful for you to bring spare rocks!). Review the element of the rocks in Bud's suitcase. Each has a location and date written on them. While the reader does not yet know the significance of these rocks, ask the students to use Sharpies or paint to write a date and location of something...