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Grade 6: Module 1: Unit 1: Lesson 5
target. Record on the academic word wall with translations in home languages, where appropriate , and invite students to record words in their vocabulary logs.
Work Time
A. Construct Anchor Charts (5 minutes)
Focus students on the Close Readers Do These Things anchor chart, and ask:
“When reading the novel, what routines have we been following to help us better understand the text?” (Student responses will vary, but may include: finding the gist, determining the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary, analyzing text in response to questions.)
Update the Close Readers Do These Things anchor chart with student responses. See Close Readers Do These Things anchor chart (example for teacher reference).
Direct students’ attention to the Work to Become E ective Learners anchor chart. Explain that it says at the top that e ective learners are people who develop the mindsets and skills for success in college, career, and life.
Read aloud the habit of character recorded:
“I collaborate: This means I can work well with others to accomplish a task or goal.”
Turn and Talk:
“What does collaboration look like? What might you see when someone is collaborating?”
(See Work to Become E ective Learners anchor chart [example for teacher reference]).
“What does collaboration sound like? What might you hear when someone is collaborating?” (See Work to Become E ective Learners anchor chart [example for teacher reference].)
As students share, record their responses in the appropriate column on the Work to Become E ective Learners anchor chart.
Work Time
B. Close Read: “Why Ancient Greek Mythology Is Still Relevant Today” – RI.6.2 (15 minutes)
Review the learning targets relevant to the work to be completed in this section of the lesson:
Use the Close Reading Guide: “Why Ancient Greek Mythology Is Still Relevant Today” (for teacher reference) to set the purpose of the close read and to guide students through a close read of this excerpt. Refer to the guide for how to integrate the Close Read Note-catcher: “Why Ancient Greek Mythology Is Still Relevant Today” or Close Read Note-catcher: “Why Ancient Greek Mythology Is Still Relevant Today” note- catcher. Refer to Close Read Note-catcher: “Why Ancient Greek Mythology Is Still Relevant Today” (example for teacher reference) as necessary.
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