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in their choice for an alternative figure by asking 1) Can you conduct substantial research on this person; and 2) What powers or special abilities would the character inherit from this person?
„ Students may be surprised, o ended, confused, or upset by some of the events in chapter 19, for example:
– Percy's arrival in the underworld (may conflict with students’ religious beliefs, especially if mistakenly equated to hell);
– Discussion of death and depiction of the deceased;
– Mention of Hitler, terrorism, and suicide bombers.
„ Time for debriefing and reflection might help get these concerns out into the open so they can be addressed and tracked throughout the text.
Assessment Guidance
„ Monitor students’ comparisons between the model and the anchor chart. Use misconceptions as an opportunity to provide clarification.
„ Students may be overwhelmed by the amount of work shown in the model presentation. Assure students that they will have plenty of time in class to work toward the final product, drafting and revising each step.
„ Celebrate reading completed for the independent research reading share. Remind students that the purpose of research reading is to build their content knowledge, domain- specific vocabulary, and achievement on reading complex texts. Maintain positivity and excitement around the habit of recreational reading.
Down the Road
„ In the next lesson, students move away from the novel to build background on another Greek figure, Hestia. They read an informational text and identify a central idea to include in a summary. They also engage in a Language Dive to further explore the concept of central idea.
„ Students will present their performance tasks in Lesson 12 of this unit. If an outside audience is being invited to this celebration of learning, remember to invite guests long in advance and secure any necessary rooms and equipment.
In Advance
„ Strategically group students in triads with at least one strong reader per group for work during Work Time A as they read the next chapter in the novel.
„ Review the student tasks and example answers to understand what students will be required to do in the lesson (see Materials list).
„ Preread chapter 19 in The Lightning Thief to identify words or plot points that may challenge students.
„ Refer to the Independent Reading: Sample Plans to guide students through a research reading share, or use your own routine.
„ Prepare copies of handouts for students, including entrance ticket (see Materials list).
„ Post the learning targets and applicable anchor charts (see Materials list).
ADVANCE COPY NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION
Unit 3: Lesson 1