Thunder Boy, Jr. by Sherman Alexie
Title: Thunder Boy Jr. (.pdf lesson plan)
Author: Sherman Alexie
Grade Level: K-2
Standards*
- Common Core: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.K.1, K.2, & K.3; CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.1.1, 1.2, & 1.3; CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.2.1, 2.2, & 2.3
- Virginia Standards of Learning: K.9; 1.9; 2.8
Overarching Theme(s): Point of View, Empathy, Inferencing
Timeframe: (45-60 minutes)
Summary
This book is about an American Indian boy who does not like his name. He shares the same name as his dad and wants a new name that represents him. The book talks about the different names he has in mind.
Lesson Goal(s)
- Identify feelings and motivations of characters
- Learn history of Japanese internment camps
- Determine fairness of camps