I. Introduction A. Hook: Ask students if they have ever heard of pugs and what they know about them. B. Background information on the book Pugs of the Frozen North by Philip Reeve and Sarah McIntyre. C. Inquiry question: How do the pugs survive in the frozen north? D. Learning objectives: 1. Students will be able to identify the main characters and setting of the story. 2. Students will be able to make predictions about the story based on the title and cover. 3. Students will be able to analyze the challenges faced by the pugs in the frozen north.

II. Chapters 1-2 A. Student-centered activity: 1. Create a Venn diagram comparing and contrasting the two main characters, Shen and Sika. 2. Write a journal entry from the perspective of one of the pugs, describing their journey so far. B. Differentiation activity: 1. Graphic organizer for struggling readers to help them keep track of the characters and plot. 2. Audio book for students who struggle with reading comprehension. C. Teaching pacing guide: 1. Week 1: Read and discuss chapters 1-2. 2. Week 2: Review and complete student-centered activities.

III. Chapters 3-4 A. Student-centered activity: 1. Create a map of the pugs’ journey so far. 2. Write a persuasive letter to the pugs, convincing them to continue their journey. B. Differentiation activity: 1. Graphic organizer for struggling readers to help them keep track of the characters and plot. 2. Audio book for students who struggle with reading comprehension. C. Teaching pacing guide: 1. Week 3: Read and discuss chapters 3-4. 2. Week 4: Review and complete student-centered activities.

IV. Chapters 5-6 A. Student-centered activity: 1. Create a comic strip summarizing the events of the story so far. 2. Write a script for a play based on the story. B. Differentiation activity: 1. Graphic organizer for struggling readers to help them keep track of the characters and plot. 2. Audio book for students who struggle with reading comprehension. C. Teaching pacing guide: 1. Week 5: Read and discuss chapters 5-6. 2. Week 6: Review and complete student-centered activities.

V. Chapters 7-8 A. Student-centered activity: 1. Create a storyboard for a movie based on the story. 2. Write a news article reporting on the pugs’ journey. B. Differentiation activity: 1. Graphic organizer for struggling readers to help them keep track of the characters and plot. 2. Audio book for students who struggle with reading comprehension. C. Teaching pacing guide: 1. Week 7: Read and discuss chapters 7-8. 2. Week 8: Review and complete student-centered activities.

VI. Plenary A. Inquiry question: How did the pugs overcome the challenges they faced in the frozen north? B. Student-centered activity: 1. Create a poster summarizing the pugs’ journey and the challenges they faced. 2. Write a reflection on what they learned from the story. C. Differentiation activity: 1. Graphic organizer for struggling readers to help them keep track of the characters and plot. 2. Audio book for students who struggle with reading comprehension. D. Teaching pacing guide: 1. Week 9: Review and complete student-centered activities. 2. Week 10: Plenary and assessment.