⭐️Standards-based lessons using mentor texts with Ask and Answer Questions standard and makes RI2.1 and RI2.2 easy. ⭐️This unit is packed with one week of lesson plans, sticky notes teacher and student questions, anchor charts, student journal pages, rubrics, and activities. ⭐️If you do not use Common Core, this resource is still perfect for teaching, developing, or reinforcing ask and answer questions skills. Aligns with many state-specific standards, including TEKS and VA SOL. Key Features: ✅ Comprehensive - Includes one week of lesson plans and everything you need to get the most out of the listed mentor texts.* ✅ Skill Targeted - Utilizes mentor text and included resources to focus specifically on deriving meaning from poetry. ✅ Integrates Mentor Texts - Integrates three popular mentor texts into the lessons:* The Story of Ruby Bridges by Robert Coles What is the World Made of? by Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld Curious Critters by David FitzSimmons ✅ Diverse - Texts are carefully selected to ensure cultural diversity and share experiences that students can learn about and/or relate with. *See 'What's Included' below for a full list of resource contents. Mentor Text Picture Books MUST be Purchased Separately and Are Not Included. Nonfiction books are carefully selected for my units to include diverse cultures, scientific, and historical concepts for students to learn about and relate with. What is included? Pedagogy Behind the Curriculum (2 pgs.) Lesson Prep Instructions Sticky Note Template Lessons Plans: Days 1-5 and Differentiation (3 pgs.) Ask and Answer Questions Anchor Chart The Story of Ruby Bridges Journal Template The Story of Ruby Bridges Teacher Sticky Note Questions (2 pgs.) Asking and Answering Questions Student Sticky Note Questions Questions Flipbook & Instructions (5 pgs.) What Is the World Made Of? Journal Template What Is the World Made Of? Teacher Sticky Note Questions (2 pgs.) Who, What, When, Where, Why, How Student Sticky Note Questions Questions Flipbook & Instructions (2 pgs.) Curious Critters Journal Template Curious Critters Teacher Sticky Note Questions Student Sticky Note Questions Pentagon Questions Foldable & Instructions (3 pgs.) Sticky Note Questions Rubric Craft Coloring Toppers & Instructions (8 pgs.) Copyright & Terms of Use For copyright information and a summary of how this resource can and cannot be used, please review the Terms of Use Page. *************************************************************************** Related Products This product works great in conjunction with my 2nd & 3rd Grade RI.2.1 & RI.3.1 Passages and Questions! RI.2.1 & RI.3.1 Ask and Answer Questions Passsages Answering Fiction and Nonfiction Questions *************************************************************************** Customer Tips: How to get TPT credit to use on future purchases: • Please go to your My Purchases page (you may need to login). Beside each purchase, you'll see a Provide Feedback button. Simply click it and you will be taken to a page where you can give a quick rating and leave a short comment on the product. Each time you give feedback, TPT gives you feedback credits that you use to lower the cost of your future purchases. I value your feedback greatly as it helps me determine which products are most valuable for your classroom so I can create more for you. ☺ Be the first to know about my new discounts, freebies, and product launches: • Look for the green star next to my store logo and click it to become a follower. Voila! You will now receive email updates about this store. ☺ • Follow me on Facebook for updates on new products and sales • Follow me on Instagram *****************************************************************************