Name: Date: Grade 5, Module 4, Lesson 2 (Commander Days 15 & 16) Essential Question: How can sports influence individuals and societies? Focusing Question: How can sports affect the way we view others? Content Framing Question: Reveal: What does a deeper exploration of the narrator reveal in “Raymond’s Run”? 1. You will continue to think about how sports can affect the way we view others over the next several lessons as you read a short story called “Raymond’s Run” by Toni Cade Bambara. Do not throw away this story!!! You will use it for the next several lessons. The narrator in a story tells events from his or her perspective, or point of view. For instance, we got to hear about what happened to the Nez Perce from Sound of Running Feet’s perspective in Thunder Rolling in the Mountains. Read paragraphs 1-3 of “Raymond’s Run.” Who is telling the story? What did you notice and wonder about her in these opening lines of the story? ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. Background on the story’s author; setting, and characters: ● The story’s author; Toni Cade Bambara, is an African American woman who was born in Harlem, a neighborhood in New York City known for its rich African American history and culture. ● References to street names in the story, such as Amsterdam Avenue in paragraph 3, place the story in the community of Harlem. ● Like many of Toni Cade Bambara’s characters, Squeaky speaks in the everyday language, or vernacular, of her African American Harlem community in the 1960s-70s. You will explore her use of vernacular as you read this passage and the rest of the story. ● Squeaky’s description of her brother Raymond as “not quite right” implies that Raymond is mentally disabled. Her references to her brother’s enlarged head implies that he has the brain condition hydrocephalus, caused by build-up of fluid in parts of the brain. Children can be born with hydrocephalus or develop it as a result of head injury or infection. 1
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Grade 5, Module 4, Lesson 2 (Commander Days 15 & 16) Essential Question: How can sports influence individuals and societies? Focusing Question: How can sports affect the way we view others? Content Framing Question: Reveal: What does a deeper exploration of the narrator reveal in “Raymond’s Run”?
1. You will continue to think about how sports can affect the way we view others over the next several lessons as you read a short story called “Raymond’s Run” by Toni Cade Bambara. Do not throw away this story!!! You will use it for the next several lessons. The narrator in a story tells events from his or her perspective, or point of view. For instance, we got to hear about what happened to the Nez Perce from Sound of Running Feet’s perspective in Thunder Rolling in the Mountains. Read paragraphs 1-3 of “Raymond’s Run.” Who is telling the story? What did you notice and wonder about her in these opening lines of the story? ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2. Background on the story’s author; setting, and characters: ● The story’s author; Toni Cade Bambara, is an African American woman who was born in Harlem, a
neighborhood in New York City known for its rich African American history and culture. ● References to street names in the story, such as Amsterdam Avenue in paragraph 3, place the story in
the community of Harlem. ● Like many of Toni Cade Bambara’s characters, Squeaky speaks in the everyday language, or
vernacular, of her African American Harlem community in the 1960s-70s. You will explore her use of vernacular as you read this passage and the rest of the story.
● Squeaky’s description of her brother Raymond as “not quite right” implies that Raymond is mentally disabled. Her references to her brother’s enlarged head implies that he has the brain condition hydrocephalus, caused by build-up of fluid in parts of the brain. Children can be born with hydrocephalus or develop it as a result of head injury or infection.
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3. Read paragraphs 1-3 again.
❖ hustling: doing whatever it takes to get by
❖ mind: care for
❖ play the dozens: to trade insults or generally talk in an exaggerated, colorful way - a time-honored
tradition in many African American communities
❖ Mercury: Roman god and messenger known for his great speed
❖ Amsterdam Avenue: A street in Harlem, New York City
❖ PAL: An abbreviation for Police Athletic League
4. Answer the following questions: 1. Read these sentences from the passage.
“So as far as everyone’s concerned, I’m the fastest and that goes for Gretchen, too, who has put out the tale that she is going to win the first-place medal this year. Ridiculous.” When Squeaky says that Gretchen put out the tale, she means that Gretchen a. won an important race. b. made a false claim. c. said mean words. d. told the truth.
2. This item has two parts. Answer PART A; then answer PART B. PART A: Which conclusion about Squeaky does this passage support? a. She is confident in her running abilities. b. She is shy about competing against others. c. She gives up easily when challenged. d. She values her friendship with Gretchen. PART B: Which piece of evidence from the text best supports the answer to PART A? a. “I used to win the twenty-yard dash when I was a little kid in kindergarten.” b. “I’m subject to run the quarter-meter relay all by myself and come in first, second, and third.” c. “He can beat me to Amsterdam Avenue with me having a two-fire-hydrant head start” d. “In the third place, she’s got freckles.”
3. How does Squeaky’s first-person point of view influence this passage? a. Readers learn how Squeaky and Gretchen feel about each other. b. Readers understand Squeaky’s attitude toward her competitors. c. Readers learn the true facts of the situation from Squeaky. d. Readers understand the reasons why Squeaky’s father races his daughter.
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5. Complete the section of Handout 2A: Story Map for “Raymond’s Run” labeled “Exposition.” Remember, exposition is the beginning of a story where the author establishes characters, setting, and conflict. You should list six characters and briefly describe each of them. 6. Because the author chose Squeaky as the narrator of this story, it is her voice we hear. Readers learn a lot about her, including what she thinks and feels as a result. Sometimes Squeaky comes right out and tells us things about herself, like how fast she is - “I’m the fastest thing on two feet,” she says - while other times we can infer, or read “between the lines,” to understand her character. How do these lines capture Squeaky’s traits, or personality? “And I don’t play the dozens or believe in standing around with somebody in my face doing a lot of talking. I much rather just knock you down and take my chances even if I am a little girl with skinny arms and a squeaky voice.” Use the following frame if needed: I think this quotation shows that Squeaky is _____ because _____. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
7. The next scene takes place on a street called Broadway in Harlem. Notice the center island in the middle,
which Squeaky refers to in the story. The street and the island probably looked different in the 1960s-1970s
when the story takes place, but the photograph can help you visualize this city street.
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8. Read paragraphs 4-13. 9. Record notes under “Scene 1” on Handout 2A: Story Map for “Raymond’s Run.” 10. Text Dependent Questions (TDQs) THINK about these questions to help you check for understanding. If you can’t think of possible answers, you need to re-read.
1. Based on the language in paragraph 6, what can you infer about Squeaky’s feelings as Gretchen and her “sidekicks,” Mary Louise and Rosie, approach? What makes you think so?
2. In paragraph 7, Squeaky says, “Besides there’s just me and Gretchen standing there really, so no use wasting my breath talking to shadows.” Why does Squeaky refer to Mary Louise and Rose as “shadows”? What does this reveal about how Squeaky views this interaction?
3. How does Squeaky interpret Gretchen’s smile in paragraph 9? Why do you think she feels this way? (Hint: Look at Squeaky’s words. Reflect on her meaning when she says: “Gretchen smiles, but it’s not a real smile, and I’m thinking that girls never really smile at each other because they don’t know how and don’t want to know how and there’s probably no one to teach us how, cause grown-up girls don’t know, either.”
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11. The narrator, Squeaky, wastes no time telling readers just how fast she is at the beginning of “Raymond’s
Run”: “I’m the fastest thing on two feet,” she tells us. But Squeaky’s words and actions in the opening scenes
of the story reveal a lot about her personality, too. What are two of Squeaky’s most important traits? How
does she demonstrate these traits through her words and actions in the story? Write two to four sentences
describing two of Squeaky’s most important character traits. Provide one piece of evidence from the story to
support each trait.
➢ Remember, character traits are adjectives that describe what a character is like on the inside. Character traits can be inferred by analyzing feelings, actions, dialogue, and thoughts. Examples include: confident, selfish, sassy, tough, lazy, caring, competitive, mean, spirited, determined, etc.
(NTI Lessons 13, 14, and 15) Constitution Think*Tac*Toe Board
Read over the attached Preamble and Bill of Rights. Choose 1 activity from the Choice Board to Complete each day. You should find extra paper to work with in your packet.
Create a informational picture book of the branches of the U.S.
Government. The book should be at least 5 pages and should include illustrations and text on each page.
Write an argument.
If you could eliminate an amendment, which one would it be?
Make your argument convincing.
Take the Citizenship(I.Q.) test. Once the test has been taken, Write
an argument for which, if any, questions you feel should be
eliminated and whether or not the test is necessary at all. Then give
one question you think all Americans should be able to
answer, and include the answer.
Propose a new Constitution amendment.If you could propose
additional amendments what would you think? Use the amendments to
help with ideas. Be clear and specific with the reasons and
impact.
Create a visual of what the words, “We the People” mean to you Use one of the blank sheets of paper to
illustrate.
Write an opinion essay. Which goal of the Preamble do you feel is most
important? Use reasons and examples to support your opinion.
Preamble We the people of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union,establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense,promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States ofAmerica.
Bill of Rights1-Congress can’t make any laws against freedom of speech, religion, or press2-Congress can’t stop people from having and carrying weapons3-You don’t have to let soldiers live in your house, except in war, if Congresspass a law about it4-Nobody can search your body, house, or papers without good cause5-If a jury says you’re innocent, you can’t be retried and convicted of the same exact crime6-If accused of a crime, the trial must be public with a jury of local people7-Protects the right to have a jury trial in a civil case8-Protects you from unreasonable fines or bails, and cruel and unusual punishment9-Just because these are listed in the Constitution doesn’t mean that you don’thave other rights, too10-Anything that the Constitution doesn’t say Congress can do should be left tothe states or thePeople
