Home Plan - [JG3-L1-U1-LC2-10 Civics – The Court System – Laruen Otter]
The document begins with a lesson teaching students about the court system through a leveled reader story about Lauren Otter, a lawyer helping her friend Sammy Seal who is falsely accused of stealing clams. As the story unfolds, suspicion falls on Mr. Shark, culminating in a courtroom scene where the truth is revealed with Lauren’s shrewd observations playing a key role in exposing Mr. Shark as the real thief. The final section switches focus to Heidi and Javier discussing turning an empty lot into a park, highlighting their passion for community improvement. This document showcases themes of justice, critical thinking, and community involvement through engaging storytelling.
Contents
- Pages 1—13: Court system lesson
- Pages 14—26: False accusation unraveled.
- Pages 27—48: Courtroom drama revealed.
- Pages 49—62: Creating community park.
Pages 1—13: Court system lesson
This section of the document discusses a lesson on the court system, focusing on a leveled reader titled “Lauren Otter.” The lesson aims to help students understand the importance of courts in the government. It introduces learning objectives such as reading the leveled reader, using checklists for revising writing, inferring, making conclusions, and analyzing author’s word choice. The story revolves around Lauren Otter, a lawyer, who gets a call from her friend Sammy Seal asking for help as he has been arrested for allegedly stealing clams. Lauren tries to assist Sammy while grappling with her own distractions and thoughts. The document includes comprehension questions for students to answer based on the text.
Pages 14—26: False accusation unraveled.
Sammy, a bank customer, entrusted 100 clams to be saved by Sammy. However, Mr. Shark accused Sammy of stealing the clams, with police convinced of his guilt based on photos they have as evidence. Lauren Otter, suspicious of Mr. Shark’s behavior, reassures Sammy and vows to uncover the truth. During Sammy’s trial, Mr. Shark presents photos of Sammy apparently taking the clams, causing a murmur in the courtroom. When Lauren notices a bulge in Mr. Shark’s jacket, she becomes curious, leading to a series of actions that draw attention, culminating in 100 clams falling out of Mr. Shark’s jacket, suggesting potential foul play.
Pages 27—48: Courtroom drama revealed.
In this section, Sammy Seal testifies in court about putting 100 clams in the safe, and Mr. Shark accuses him of lying. Lauren Otter notices a bulge in Mr. Shark’s jacket and a commotion occurs as clams spill out. This leads to the revelation that Mr. Shark was the actual thief who framed Sammy. Lauren is quick to point this out and Sammy is vindicated, while Mr. Shark is taken away by the police. Despite being praised for saving the day, Lauren remains focused on practicing her back flip. This section highlights a courtroom scene where the truth is revealed, and Lauren’s quick observation skills play a crucial role in solving the case.
Pages 49—62: Creating community park.
Heidi and Javier are waiting for the ice cream truck in an empty lot. They discuss turning the lot into a park that everyone can enjoy. Javier suggests writing a letter to the city council for approval. Heidi plans to get volunteers to clean up and plant trees. They envision a great park as the ice cream truck arrives. The dialogue discusses their ideas and enthusiasm for transforming the space.