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Greek Mythology
Student
Entrance Ticket: Unit 1, Lesson 6 (one per student)
Sticky notes (one per student)
Synopsis: The Lightning Thief, Chapter 4 (one per student; one for display)
Independent reading journals (one per student)
Homework: Unfamiliar Vocabulary: The Lightning Thief, Chapter 4 (one per student; from Unit 1 homework)
Opening
A. Engage the Learner – RL.6.4 (5 minutes)
Repeated routine: Follow the same routine as previous lessons to distribute and review Entrance Ticket: Unit 1, Lesson 6.
See Entrance Ticket: Unit 1, Lesson 6 (for teacher reference).
Repeated routine: Follow the same routine as the previous lessons to review learning targets and the purpose of the lesson, reminding students of any learning targets that are similar or the same as previous lessons.
With students, use the vocabulary strategies on the Close Readers Do These Things anchor chart to deconstruct the phrase research reading (reading books on the topic to find out more information). Record on the domain-specific word wall with translations in home languages, where appropriate, and invite students to record words in their vocabulary logs.
Opening
B. Share QuickWrite – RL.6.9 (5 minutes)
With an elbow partner, invite students to read aloud their QuickWrite: Connections
between The Lightning Thief and “Why Ancient Greek Mythology Is Still Relevant Today” (from Unit 1 homework).
Direct students to share one star (something the writer did well) and one step (something the writer could improve upon) with their partner. Remind students of the habits of character respect and empathy, as needed.
IfsomeELLsarefeelinguncertainabouttheirperformanceonthehomework,allowthem to use their time with their partner to share questions, rather than insights.
Refer to the QuickWrite: Connections between The Lightning Thief and “Why Ancient Greek Mythology Is Still Relevant Today” (example for teacher reference) for guidance.
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Unit 1: Lesson 6
