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Grade 6: Module 1: Unit 3: Lesson 6
Successfully developing a new character and planning the scene revision depends first on students' understanding of the scene and the Greek god they have selected. Make sure to provide opportunities for students and/or groups to ask questions throughout Work Time B, frequently referring back to their research from Lesson 3 or extending their research as the character evolves.
Some students may not be able to spontaneously come up with ideas for their original character and scene insertion. A number of digital, interactive online tools can be leveraged, such as character name generators or storyboarding sites, to inspire ideas and help students gain momentum with their writing.
Provide choice in how students plan using their graphic organizer. Allow students to write full sentences, jot down, or sketch their ideas. Model all the available choices, and empower students to make the decision that works best for their planning style.
Assessment Guidance
Circulate and monitor as students complete the Narrative Writing Plan graphic organizer. Set up writing conferences to ensure that students understand the requirements of the assignment and to push students’ thinking.
Students will likely not finish all of their planning during this lesson. They will have time in the next two lessons to continue planning.
Down the Road
In the next lesson, students read from the final chapter in the anchor text, The Lightning Thief. They will continue to plan their narratives, using their analysis of the model narrative to determine where to insert their new character. Students will strategically edit the original scene, determining what to keep and what to change.
In Advance
Strategically group students in triads with at least one strong reader per group for work during Work Time A as they read from the next chapter in the novel.
Review the Narrative Writing checklist.
Review the student tasks and example answers to understand what students will be
required to do in the lesson (see Materials list).
Preread chapter 21 in The Lightning Thief to identify words or plot points that may challenge students.
Prepare copies of handouts for students, including entrance ticket (see Materials list).
Post the learning targets and applicable anchor charts (see Materials list).
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