Day 1: Introduction to The Wild Robot Objective: To introduce students to the novel and engage them in critical thinking and discussion.

1. Begin the lesson by asking students if they have ever heard of or read The Wild Robot. Allow a few students to share their thoughts or experiences.
2. Introduce the novel by providing a brief summary and discussing the author, Peter Brown.
3. Engage students in a class discussion about the themes and ideas they think might be explored in the book. Encourage them to think critically and make predictions.
4. Assign the first few chapters of the book as homework and ask students to write a short reflection on what they have read so far. Encourage them to think about the characters, setting, and any themes they notice.

Day 2: Character Analysis Objective: To analyze and understand the main character, Roz, in The Wild Robot.

1. Begin the lesson by reviewing the homework assignment from the previous day. Allow a few students to share their reflections on the first few chapters.
2. Introduce the concept of character analysis and discuss the importance of understanding the main character in a story.
3. Provide students with a character analysis graphic organizer and ask them to fill it out for Roz. Encourage them to think about her personality traits, motivations, and how she changes throughout the story.
4. After completing the graphic organizer, ask students to write a short paragraph summarizing their analysis of Roz. Encourage them to use evidence from the text to support their ideas.

Day 3: Visualizing the Setting Objective: To use visual thinking strategies to create artwork inspired by the setting in The Wild Robot.

1. Begin the lesson by discussing the importance of setting in a story and how it can impact the overall mood and tone.
2. Show students a few images of natural landscapes, such as forests, mountains, or beaches. Ask them to describe the feelings or emotions these images evoke.
3. Read a passage from The Wild Robot that describes the setting in detail. Ask students to close their eyes and visualize the scene as you read.
4. Provide students with art supplies, such as colored pencils, markers, or watercolors, and ask them to create a piece of artwork inspired by the setting in The Wild Robot. Encourage them to use their visualizations and the passage from the book as inspiration.

Day 4: Writing a Letter Objective: To practice persuasive writing by writing a letter from Roz’s perspective.

1. Begin the lesson by discussing the concept of persuasive writing and how it can be used to convince or persuade someone.
2. Ask students to imagine they are Roz and have just arrived on the island. Instruct them to write a letter to the animals on the island, persuading them to accept her and give her a chance.
3. Provide students with a persuasive writing graphic organizer to help them organize their thoughts and arguments.
4. After completing the letter, ask students to share their writing with a partner or in small groups. Encourage them to provide feedback and suggestions for improvement.

Day 5: Book Review and Reflection Objective: To reflect on the novel and create a book review.

1. Begin the lesson by asking students to share their overall thoughts and feelings about The Wild Robot. Encourage them to discuss their favorite parts, characters, and any themes they noticed.
2. Introduce the concept of a book review and discuss the purpose and elements of a good review.
3. Provide students with a book review template and ask them to write a review of The Wild Robot. Encourage them to include a summary, their opinion, and reasons to support their opinion.
4. After completing the book review, ask students to share their reviews with the class or in small groups. Encourage them to provide constructive feedback to their peers.