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Greek Mythology
Lesson 8
RL.6.1, RL.6.7, W.6.2a, W.6.4, W.6.5, W.6.9a
Compare and Contrast Essay: Plan Introduction
Opening
A. Engage the Learner – RL.6.7 (5 minutes)
Work Time
A. Compare and Contrast Text and Film Scene – RL.6.7 (5 minutes)
B. Language Dive: Compare and Contrast Model Essay Focus Statement – W.6.2a (10 minutes)
C. Plan an Introduction – W.6.2a (20 minutes)
Closing and Assessment
A. Reflect on Habits of Character (5 minutes)
Homework
A. Plan Introduction: Students review and revise their focus statements and plan for their introduction to make sure they are responding to the prompt.
B. Preread Anchor Text: Students should preread chapter 17 in The Lightning Thief in preparation for studying an excerpt from the chapter in the next lesson.
Students engage in a Language Dive to better understand the structure of a focus statement. They also begin planning the introduction to their compare and contrast essay.
• I can compare and contrast what I see and hear when I read the text to what I perceive when I watch the same scene of the film. (RL.6.7)
• I can plan the introduction of
a compare and contrast essay with a strong focus statement. (W.6.2a)
• Work Time A: Compare and Contrast Film and Text: The Lightning Thief note-catcher (RL.6.1, RL.6.7, W.6.2b, W.6.5, W.6.9a)
• Work Time B: Language Dive: Focus Statement (W.6.2a, SL.6.1)
• Work Time C: Introduction: Informative/ Explanatory Writing Plan graphic organizer (RL.6.1, RL.6.7, W.6.2a, W.6.4, W.6.5, W.6.9a)
Lesson 9
RL.6.1, RL.6.7, W.6.2a, W.6.2b, W.6.4, W.6.5, W.6.9a
Compare and Contrast Essay: Plan Proof Paragraph 1
Opening
A. Engage the Learner – W.6.2a (5 minutes)
Work Time
A. Read The Lightning Thief, Chapter 17 Excerpt – RL.6.1 (20 minutes)
B. Plan Proof Paragraph 1 – W.6.2b (15 minutes)
Closing and Assessment
A. Pair Share – RL.6.7 (5 minutes)
Homework
A. Plan Proof Paragraph 1: Students review and revise their plan for their second proof paragraph to make sure they are accurately contrasting the experiences of seeing the film and reading the novel.
B. Preread Anchor Text: Students should preread chapter 18 in The Lightning Thief in preparation for studying an excerpt from the chapter in the next lesson.
Students read chapter 17 of The Lightning Thief and begin planning the first paragraph of their compare and contrast essay.
• I can demonstrate understanding of the excerpt from chapter 17 of The Lightning Thief. (RL.6.1)
• I can compare and contrast what I see and hear when I read the text to what I perceive when I watch the same scene of the film. (RL.6.7)
• I can plan the first proof paragraph of a compare and contrast essay. (W.6.2b)
• Opening A: Entrance Ticket (W.6.2a, W.6.5)
• Work Time A: Gist on sticky notes
• Work Time B: Proof Paragraph 1: Informative/ Explanatory Writing Plan graphic organizer (RL.6.1, RL.6.7, W.6.2b, W.6.4, W.6.5, W.6.9a)
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