Unit 1 Week 1: The Lost Lake
Pages 20-37
Story Summary: Students will read about a father and son who set out to find a special
place to camp and end up reflecting on the special relationship they have with each other.
Genre:
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Realistic Fiction – These are elements of realistic fiction:
features people, relationships, and problems very much like those in real life.
is set in present day.
is set in places that could actually exist.
Reading Strategy: Story Elements – Develop a strategy for analyzing character and
setting. Follow these steps:
1. Look at the pictures. What clues do they give about where the story takes place?
2. When does the story take place?
3. Notice what the main character thinks, says, and does.
4. Use what you already know about people and places to help you understand the
story.
5. Answer the questions: What is the main character like? Where and when does the
story happen?
Vocabulary: compass, brand-new, muttered, darted, mug, talker
If you don’t know the meaning of these words, look them up in a dictionary. Watch for how
these words are used during reading. Use these words in your writing!
Story
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Questions:
Where does this story take place?
How do the characters act in the two different settings?
How can you tell that Luke’s father cares about him? Explain. (Give details from the
story.)
4. What is this story mostly about?
Making Connections to Literature: Home/Family Activity
Luke spent time with his father hiking and searching for the lost lake. This time with his
father was very special to him. Write or talk about something special that you do with your
dad. Make sure to describe the setting and characters!