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Sonia Sotomayor Poster

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Purpose: Analyze the book, Sonia Sotomayor, at the literal levelDuration: 2.5 hoursResources/Supplies: poster paper, markers, class set of Sonia Sotomayor, line paper, pencils/pens

1) Assign students into groups of 4-6. Assign each group one chapter

of the book.

2) In groups, students will look for textual evidence to answer the

following questions about their assigned chapter:

• What happens in the chapter? (3-5 main points/events)

• What are 3 characteristics revealed in this chapter about Sonia

Sotomayor?

• Why did the author title this chapter the way that she did?

• Draw a picture that summarizes the chapter.

3) Each group will create a poster with the above information listed.

4) Each group will present their poster to the rest of the class.

This can also be done with smaller groups (2-3 students) using a quad chart with one of the above questions

in each section. Partners will work together to complete the chart and then share with the rest of the class.

Padlet is a great forum that students can use to create an online poster/presentation. It appears much like a

Facebook wall and can be used for presentations and or real-time discussions. - https://padlet.com

Example presentations: http://www.slideshare.net/simonaluftova/tutorial-how-to-use-padlet

Padlet tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuzciL8qCYM

INSTRUCTIONS:

Name: ___________________________       Date: ___________

QuickwriteInstructions: Write about a time you overcame obstacles to achieve a goal.Clearly describe your obstacles, goal, and solution strategies. How are yousimilar to Sonia Sotomayor? How are you different from Sonia Sotomayor?Use evidence from the text to explain your reasoning.

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Name: ___________________________       Date: ___________

Character TextingInstructions: In the space below, write a textingconversation between two characters from your reading atan important part of the story. Make sure that your textmessages connect directly to the text and demonstrate anin­depth understanding of the character's personalities andemotions.

Biography Summary

Name: ___________________________       Date: ___________

Somebody – Who is the subject of the biography?

– For what did she want to be famous? What did she want to accomplish?

But – What challenges did she face?

Then – How did she overcome her challenges?

So – So what did she go on to do?

Wanted

Name: ___________________________       Date: ___________

Women Who Broke The RulesGraphic Organizer

Name ofWoman Who

Broke theRules

ImportantCharacter

Traits

Evidencefrom the

Text

ImportantContributions

Instructions: Read the other books in Kathleen Krull's series "Women Who Broke

the Rules." Complete this graphic organizer after reading each book.

Evidencefrom the

Text

How didshe breakthe rules?

Evidencefrom the

Text

Name: ___________________________       Date: ___________

Sonia SotomayorComic Strip

Instructions: Create a 6­panel comic strip describing an important scenefrom the book. Either use speech bubbles or write a caption in each panel.

Characters On A Roll

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How does Sonia Sotomayor change throughoutthe story?

What did the Sonia Sotomayor do to make youlike/dislike her?

What can you say about Sonia Sotomayor's familylife?

How is the role of support character(s) important inthis story?

Cite a phrase that helps the reader learn aboutSonia Sotomayor.

What are Sonia Sotomayor's strengths?Weaknesses?

What do you think happened to Sonia Sotomayorafter this story?

How does Sonia Sotomayor interact with othercharacters?

Compare two characters. How are they alike?How are they different?

Why would you want to be or not want to beSonia's friend?

Where will Sonia be 20 years from now?

Instructions: Work with a partner. Each partner takes turns rolling twodice. Add the dice and perform the task next to the sum.

Sonia SotomayorTic-Tac-Toe

Instructions: Work in pairs and play tic­tac­toe. One person is an “X.” Theother person is an “O.” Take turns doing the activity and then mark the spot.The winner is able to draw a line between all three marks in order to form adiagonal, horizontal, or vertical line.  

Describe a cause­and­effect

relationship that ispresented in the

book. 

Identify one factfrom the book andone opinion.  

Compare SoniaSotomayor to

another characterin another book.  

Summarize thegist of the book inexactly threesentences.

Describe howSonia Sotomayor“broke the rules.”

 Make aconnection to your

own life.  

Explain how theauthor, KathleenKrull, inserted hervoice in the text.

Make aninterpretationabout one of

SoniaSotomayor’sactions.  

Identify achallenging wordand explain howyou figured out themeaning fromcontext clues. 

Identify the mainidea and three

supporting detailsof one of thechapters. 

Argue and Explain!Instructions: Lawyers and judges make arguments and judgments. Choose apartner. Complete the charts below. The first person completes Part A. Then,switch with your partner. The second person completes Part B. Next, switch backand the first person completes Part C.

Part A: Person One's Name ___________________________________

Part B: Person Two's Name ___________________________________

Part C: Person One's Name ___________________________________

Choose one of these

problems:

Make an argument for

the case:

Make an

argument against the case:

Make a judgment –

Which argument is

more sound?

Explain why you made

your judgment. 

Do you agree with your

partner’s judgment?

Why or why not?

Would you like to appeal

to another person, or

judge? If so, how will you

change your argument?

Should the driving age be increased to age 18? 

Should homework be mandatory? 

Should students have to wear gym uniforms for P.E.? 

Other problem as described by your teacher.