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ELA 2019 G6:M1:U1

Build Background Knowledge: Greek Mythology

Each unit is made up of a sequence of between 10-18 lessons. The Unit-at-a-Glance charts, available on the grade-level landing pages, break down each unit's lessons, showing CCS standards, agenda breakdown, daily learning targets, and ongoing assessments. The charts also indicate which lessons include mid- and end of unit assessments and the performance task.

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Lesson 1Discover Our Topic: Greek Mythology
Agenda Daily Learning Targets Ongoing Assessment Anchor Charts & Protocols

1. Opening

A. Engage the Learner – W.6.10 (5 minutes)

2. Work Time

A. Infer the Topic – RL.6.1 (15 minutes)

B. Introduce the Performance Task and Module Guiding Questions (10 minutes)

C. Launch the Text: Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (10 minutes)

3. Closing and Assessment

A. Reflect on Learning Targets (5 minutes)

4. Homework

A. Read and Reflect: Students read and reflect on the guiding questions for the module and discuss them with their families. Students should consider how the guiding questions make them feel. They may sketch or write about their ideas.

B. Preread Anchor Text: Students should preread chapter 1 in The Lightning Thief in preparation for studying an excerpt from the chapter in the next lesson.
  • I can infer the topic of this module from the resources. (RL.6.1, RI.6.1)
  • Opening A: Entrance Ticket: Unit 1, Lesson 1 (W.6.10)
  • Work Time A: Infer the Topic: I Notice/I Wonder note-catcher (RL.6.1, RI.6.1)

Lesson 2Establish Reading Routines: The Lightning Thief, Chapter 1
Agenda Daily Learning Targets Ongoing Assessment Anchor Charts & Protocols

1. Opening

A. Engage the Learner – W.6.10 (5 minutes)

B. Reflect on the Module Guiding Questions (5 minutes)

2. Work Time

A. Read The Lightning Thief, Chapter 1 Excerpt – SL.6.1 (20 minutes)

B. Launch Vocabulary Logs – L.6.4 (10 minutes)

3. Closing and Assessment

A. Reflect on Learning Targets (5 minutes)

4. Homework

A. Review Plot: Students complete Homework: Plot Review: The Lightning Thief, chapter 1.

B. Preread Anchor Text: Students should preread chapter 2 in The Lightning Thief in preparation for studying an excerpt from the chapter in the next lesson.
  • I can show empathy and respect as I listen to my classmates.
  • I can find the gist of chapter 1 of The Lightning Thief.
  • I can determine the difference between academic and domain-specific vocabulary. (L.6.4)
  • Opening A: Entrance Ticket: Unit 1, Lesson 2 (W.6.10)
  • Work Time A: Gist on sticky notes
  • Work Time B: Vocabulary form (L.6.4c, L.6.4d)

Lesson 3Analyze Point of View: The Lightning Thief, Chapters 1–2
Agenda Daily Learning Targets Ongoing Assessment Anchor Charts & Protocols

1. Opening

A. Engage the Learner – L.6.4 (5 minutes)

B. Strategies to Answer Selected Response Questions (5 minutes)

2. Work Time

A. Read The Lightning Thief, Chapter 2 Excerpt – SL.6.1 (15 minutes)

B. Analyze Point of View: The Lightning Thief, Chapter 1 – RL.6.6 (15 minutes)

3. Closing and Assessment

A. Reflect on Learning Targets (5 minutes)

4. Homework

A. Determine Unfamiliar Vocabulary: Students complete Homework: Unfamiliar Vocabulary: The Lightning Thief, Chapter 2.

B. Preread Anchor Text: Students should preread chapter 3 in The Lightning Thief in preparation for studying an excerpt from the chapter in the next lesson.
  • I can identify strategies to answer selected response questions.
  • I can find the gist of chapter 2 of The Lightning Thief.
  • I can explain Percy's point of view toward Mr. Brunner in chapter 1 of The Lightning Thief. (RL.6.6)
  • Opening A: Entrance Ticket: Unit 1, Lesson 3 (RL.6.4, L.6.4)
  • Work Time A: Gist on sticky notes
  • Work Time B: QuickWrite: Point of View: The Lightning Thief, Chapter 1 (RL.6.1, RL.6.4, RL.6.6, W.6.5, W.6.10, L.6.4)

Lesson 4Analyze Point of View: The Lightning Thief, Chapter 3
Agenda Daily Learning Targets Ongoing Assessment Anchor Charts & Protocols

1. Opening

A. Strategies to Determine the Meaning of Unfamiliar Vocabulary – L.6.4a (10 minutes)

2. Work Time

A. Read The Lightning Thief, Chapter 3 Excerpt – SL.6.1 (15 minutes)

B. Analyze Point of View: The Lightning Thief, Chapter 2 – RL.6.6 (15 minutes)

3. Closing and Assessment

A. Reflect on Academic Mindsets (5 minutes)

4. Homework

A. Determine Unfamiliar Vocabulary: Students complete Homework: Unfamiliar Vocabulary: The Lightning Thief, Chapter 3.
  • I can identify strategies to determine the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary. (L.6.4a)
  • I can find the gist of chapter 3 of The Lightning Thief.
  • I can explain how the author develops Percy's point of view toward Mr. Brunner in chapter 2 of The Lightning Thief. (RL.6.6)
  • Opening A: Entrance Ticket: Unit 1: Lesson 4 (RL.6.4, L.6.4a)
  • Work Time A: Gist on sticky notes
  • Closing and Assessment A: QuickWrite: Point of View, The Lightning Thief, Chapter 2 (RL.6.1, RL.6.4, RL.6.6, W.6.10, L.6.4)

Lesson 5Close Read: Informational Text: “Why Ancient Greek Mythology Is Still Relevant Today"
Agenda Daily Learning Targets Ongoing Assessment Anchor Charts & Protocols

1. Opening

A. Engage the Learner – L.6.4b (5 minutes)

2. Work Time

A. Construct Anchor Charts (5 minutes)

B. Close Read: “Why Ancient Greek Mythology Is Still Relevant Today” – RI.6.2 (15 minutes)

C. Language Dive: “Why Ancient Greek Mythology Is Still Relevant Today,” Paragraph 10 – L.6.4 (15 minutes)

3. Closing and Assessment

A. Reflect on Academic Mindsets (5 minutes)

4. Homework

A. Connect Texts: Students complete Homework: Quick Write 3: Connections between The Lightning Thief and “Why Ancient Greek Mythology Is Still Relevant Today.”

B. Preread Anchor Text: Students should preread chapter 4 in The Lightning Thief in preparation for studying an excerpt from the chapter in the next lesson.
  • I can determine a central idea of an informational text and how it is conveyed through details. (RI.6.2)
  • I can summarize an informational text. (RI.6.2)
  • I can determine the meaning of unfamiliar words and phrases in a text. (L.6.4)
  • Opening A: Entrance Ticket: Unit 1, Lesson 5 (L.6.4b)
  • Work Time A: Close Read: "Why Ancient Greek Mythology Is Still Relevant Today" note-catcher (RI.6.1, RI.6.2, RI.6.4, RI.6.10, W.6.10, L.6.4a)
  • Work Time C: Language Dive note-catcher (RI.6.1, RI.6.2, RI.6.4, SL.6.1, L.6.4a, L.6.4b, L.6.4c, L.6.4d)

Lesson 6Launch Independent Research Reading
Agenda Daily Learning Targets Ongoing Assessment Anchor Charts & Protocols

1. Opening

A. Engage the Learner – RL.6.4 (5 minutes)

B. Share QuickWrite – RL.6.9 (5 minutes)

2. Work Time

A. Read The Lightning Thief, Chapter 4 Excerpt – RL.6.1 (15 minutes)

B. Launch Independent Research Reading (15 minutes)

3. Closing and Assessment

A. Reflect on Habits of Character (5 minutes)

4. Homework

A. Determine Unfamiliar Vocabulary: Students complete Homework: Unfamiliar Vocabulary: The Lightning Thief, Chapter 4.

B. Independent Research Reading: Students read for at least 20 minutes in their independent research reading text. Then they select a prompt and write a response in their independent reading journal.
  • I can demonstrate understanding of the excerpt from chapter 4 of The Lightning Thief. (RL.6.1)
  • I can select a research reading text that I want to read.
  • Opening A: Entrance Ticket (RL.6.4, W.6.10, L.6.4)
  • Opening B: QuickWrite 3 from Unit 1 homework (RL.6.9, W.6.10)
  • Work Time A: Gist on sticky notes

Lesson 7Analyze Figurative Language: The Lightning Thief, Chapters 4 and 5
Agenda Daily Learning Targets Ongoing Assessment Anchor Charts & Protocols

1. Opening

A. Engage the Learner – L.6.5a (5 minutes)

2. Work Time

A. Read The Lightning Thief, Chapter 5 Excerpt – RL.6.1 (20 minutes)

B. Figurative Language: The Lightning Thief, Chapter 5 – L.6.5a (15 minutes)

3. Closing and Assessment

A. Exit Ticket: Personification – L.6.5a (5 minutes)

4. Homework

A. Identify Figurative Language: Students complete Homework: Unfamiliar Vocabulary and Figurative Language: The Lightning Thief, Chapter 5.

B. Preread Anchor Text: Students should finish reading chapter 5 (pages 71–74) and preread chapter 6 in The Lightning Thief in preparation for studying an excerpt from the chapter in the next lesson.
  • I can demonstrate understanding of the excerpt of chapter 5 of The Lightning Thief. (RL.6.1)
  • I can interpret figurative language in The Lightning Thief. (L.6.5a)
  • Opening A: Entrance Ticket (RL.6.4, W.6.10, L.6.5a)
  • Work Time A: Gist on sticky notes
  • Work Time B: Analyze Figurative Language note-catcher (RL.6.1, RL.6.4, L.6.4, L.6.5a)
  • Closing and Assessment A: Exit Ticket (L.6.5a, W.6.10)

Lesson 8Analyze Point of View: The Lightning Thief, Chapter 6
Agenda Daily Learning Targets Ongoing Assessment Anchor Charts & Protocols

1. Opening

A. Engage the Learner – RL.6.6 (5 minutes)

2. Work Time

A. Read The Lightning Thief, Chapter 6 Excerpt – RL.6.3 (15 minutes)

B. Complete Text-Dependent Questions: The Lightning Thief, Chapter 6 – RL.6.6 (15 minutes)

3. Closing and Assessment

A. Review Text-Dependent Questions: The Lightning Thief, Chapter 6 – RL.6.6 (10 minutes)

4. Homework

A. Identify Figurative Language: Students complete Homework: Simile: The Lightning Thief, Chapter 6.

B. Preread Anchor Text: Students should preread chapter 7 of The Lightning Thief in preparation for studying an excerpt from the chapter in the next lesson.
  • I can demonstrate understanding of the excerpt from chapter 6 of The Lightning Thief. (RL.6.3)
  • I can interpret figurative language in The Lightning Thief. (L.6.5a)
  • I can explain how the author develops Percy's point of view toward Mr. Brunner in The Lightning Thief. (RL.6.6)
  • Opening A: Entrance Ticket (RL.6.1, RL.6.6, W.6.10)
  • Work Time A: Gist on sticky notes
  • Work Time B: Text-Dependent Questions: The Lightning Thief, Chapter 6 (RL.6.1, RL.6.4, RL.6.6, W.6.10, L.6.4, L.6.5a)

Lesson 9Analyze Unfamiliar Words and Phrases: The Lightning Thief, Chapter 7
Agenda Daily Learning Targets Ongoing Assessment Anchor Charts & Protocols

1. Opening

A. Engage the Learner – L.4.1f (5 minutes)

2. Work Time

A. Language Dive: The Lightning Thief, Page 96 – L.6.5 (10 minutes)

B. Read The Lightning Thief, Chapter 7 Excerpt – RL.6.3 (15 minutes)

C. Complete Text-Dependent Questions: The Lightning Thief, Chapter 7 – L.6.4 (10 minutes)

3. Closing and Assessment

A. Review Text-Dependent Questions for Chapter 7 – L.6.4 (5 minutes)

4. Homework

A. Determine Word Relationships: Students complete Homework: Lesson 9: Language Dive Practice: Word Relationships: The Lightning Thief, Chapter 7 in Unit 1 Homework.

B. Preread Anchor Text: Students should preread chapter 8 of The Lightning Thief in preparation for studying an excerpt from the chapter in the next lesson.
  • I can use word relationships to determine meaning in The Lightning Thief. (L.6.5)
  • I can determine the meanings of unfamiliar words and phrases in chapter 7 of The Lightning Thief. (L.6.4)
  • I can demonstrate understanding of the excerpt from chapter 7 of The Lightning Thief. (RL.6.3)
  • Opening A: Entrance Ticket (L.4.1f)
  • Work Time A: Language Dive: The Lightning Thief, Page 96 note-catcher (RL.6.1, RL.6.4, L.6.4, L.6.5b, L.6.5.c, SL.6.1)
  • Work Time B: Gist on sticky notes
  • Work Time C: Text-Dependent Questions: The Lightning Thief, Chapter 7 (RL.6.1, RL.6.4, L.6.4, L.6.5a)

Lesson 10Analyze Word Choice and Point of View: The Lightning Thief, Chapter 8
Agenda Daily Learning Targets Ongoing Assessment Anchor Charts & Protocols

1. Opening

A. Engage the Learner – L.4.1f (5 minutes)

2. Work Time

A. Language Dive: The Lightning Thief, Page 96 – L.6.5c (10 minutes)

B. Read The Lightning Thief, Chapter 8 Excerpt – RL.6.3 (20 minutes)

3. Closing and Assessment

A. QuickWrite: Point of View: The Lightning Thief, Chapter 8 – RL.6.6 (10 minutes)

4. Homework

A. Analyze Connotation: Students complete Homework: Language Dive Practice: Connotation: The Lightning Thief Chapter 8.

B. Preread Anchor Text: Students should preread chapter 9 of The Lightning Thief in preparation for studying an excerpt from the chapter in the next lesson.
  • I can use differences among word connotations to determine meaning in The Lightning Thief. (L.6.5c)
  • I can demonstrate understanding of the excerpt from chapter 8 of The Lightning Thief. (RL.6.3)
  • I can explain how the author develops Percy's point of view toward Mr. Brunner in The Lightning Thief. (RL.6.6)
  • Opening A: Entrance Ticket (L.4.1f)
  • Work Time A: Language Dive: The Lightning Thief, Page 96 note-catcher (RL.6.1, RL.6.4, L.6.4, L.6.5c, SL.6.1)
  • Work Time B: Gist on sticky notes
  • Closing and Assessment A: QuickWrite: Point of View, The Lightning Thief, Chapter 8 (RL.6.1, RL.6.4, RL.6.6, L.6.4, L.6.5c, W.6.10)

Lesson 11Mid-Unit 1 Assessment: Analyze Language and Point of View: The Lightning Thief, Chapter 9
Agenda Daily Learning Targets Ongoing Assessment Anchor Charts & Protocols

1. Opening

A. Engage the Learner – L.6.4 (5 minutes)

2. Work Time

A. Mid-Unit 1 Assessment: Analyze Language and Point of View: The Lightning Thief, Chapter 9 (35 minutes)

3. Closing and Assessment

A. Review Point of View – RL.6.6 (5 minutes)

4. Homework

A. Preread Anchor Text: Students should preread chapter 10 of The Lightning Thief in preparation for studying an excerpt from the chapter in the next lesson.
  • I can interpret figurative language and use word relationships and connotations to determine meaning in The Lightning Thief. (L.6.5)
  • I can explain how the author develops Percy's point of view toward Mr. Brunner in The Lightning Thief. (RL.6.6)
  • Opening A: Entrance Ticket (RL.6.4, L.6.4c, L.6.4d)
  • Work Time A: Mid-Unit 1 Assessment: Analyze Language and Point of View: The Lightning Thief, Chapter 9 (RL.6.1, RL.6.4, RL.6.6, RL.6.10, L.6.4a, L.6.4c, L.6.4d, L.6.5, L.6.6)

Lesson 12Introduce Themes in The Lightning Thief
Agenda Daily Learning Targets Ongoing Assessment Anchor Charts & Protocols

1. Opening

A. Determine Unfamiliar Words – L.6.4b (5 minutes)
Engage the Learner (5 minutes)

2. Work Time

A. Read The Lightning Thief, Chapter 10 Excerpt – RL.6.3 (15 minutes)

B. Introduce Theme – RL.6.2 (15 minutes)

3. Closing and Assessment

A. QuickWrite: Theme in The Lightning Thief – RL.6.2 (5 minutes)

4. Homework

A. Analyze Point of View: Students complete Homework: Point of View: The Lightning Thief, Chapter 10.

B. Preread Anchor Text: Students should preread chapter 11 of The Lightning Thief in preparation for studying an excerpt from the chapter in
  • I can demonstrate understanding of the excerpt from chapter 10 of The Lightning Thief. (RL.6.3)
  • I can identify themes in The Lightning Thief. (RL.6.2)
  • Opening A: Entrance Ticket (L.6.4b)
  • Work Time A: Gist on sticky notes
  • Closing and Assessment A: QuickWrite: Theme in The Lightning Thief (RL.6.1, RL.6.2, W.6.10)

Lesson 13Generate Discussion Norms
Agenda Daily Learning Targets Ongoing Assessment Anchor Charts & Protocols

1. Opening

A. Engage the Learner – L.6.4 (5 minutes)

2. Work Time

A. Read The Lightning Thief, Chapter 11 Excerpt – RL.6.3 (20 minutes)

B. Generate Discussion Norms – SL.6.1b (15 minutes)

3. Closing and Assessment

A. Reflect on Academic Mindsets (5 minutes)

4. Homework

A. Analyze Point of View: Students complete Homework: Lesson 13: Point of View: The Lightning Thief, Chapter 11.

B. Independent Research Reading: Students read for at least 20 minutes in their independent research reading text. Then they select a prompt and write a response in their independent reading journal.
  • I can demonstrate understanding of the excerpt from chapter 11 of The Lightning Thief. (RL.6.3)
  • I can generate norms for a productive discussion. (SL.6.1b)
  • Opening A: Entrance Ticket (RL.6.4, L.6.4)
  • Work Time A: Gist on sticky notes
  • Work Time B: Discussion Norms (SL.6.1b)

Lesson 14Prepare for Text-Based Discussion: The Lightning Thief, Chapters 1–12
Agenda Daily Learning Targets Ongoing Assessment Anchor Charts & Protocols

1. Opening

A. Engage the Learner – RL.6.3 (5 minutes)

2. Work Time

A. Generate Discussion Norms – SL.6.1b (5 minutes)

B. Prepare for a Text-Based Discussion – RL.6.3 (25 minutes)

3. Closing and Assessment

A. Peer Feedback – SL.6.1a (10 minutes)

4. Homework

A. Preread Anchor Text: Students should preread chapter 12 of The Lightning Thief, paying careful attention to pages 188–196, in preparation for the End of Unit 1 Assessment.
  • I can prepare for a text-based discussion about how Percy Jackson changes in response to events. (RL.6.3)
  • Opening A: Entrance Ticket (RL.6.1, RL.6.3, W.6.10)
  • Worktime A: Discussion Norms (SL.6.1b)
  • Work Time B and Closing and Assessment A: Prepare for Text-Based Discussion: The Lightning Thief, Chapters 1–12 note-catcher (RL.6.1, RL.6.3, SL.6.1a)

Lesson 15End of Unit 1 Assessment: Text-Based Discussion: The Lightning Thief, Chapters 1–12 (Lessons 15-16)
Agenda Daily Learning Targets Ongoing Assessment Anchor Charts & Protocols

1. Opening

A. Return Mid-Unit Assessments (10 minutes)

B. Engage the Learner (5 minutes)

2. Work Time

A. Read The Lightning Thief, Chapter 12 Excerpt – RL.6.1 (15 minutes)

B. End of Unit 1 Assessment: Text-Based Discussion: The Lightning Thief, Chapters 1–12 (45 minutes)

3. Closing and Assessment

A. Track Progress – SL.6.1 (15 minutes)

4. Homework

A. Independent Research Reading: Students read independently for 20 minutes and select a prompt to respond to in their independent reading journals.

B. Preread Anchor Text: Students should preread chapter 13 of The Lightning Thief in preparation for studying an excerpt from the chapter in the next lesson.
  • I can demonstrate understanding of the excerpt from chapter 11 of The Lightning Thief. (RL.6.1)
  • I can use evidence from the text to support my ideas during a text-based discussion. (RL.6.1, RL.6.3, SL.6.1a)
  • I can follow discussion norms to have an effective text-based discussion. (SL.6.1b)
  • Opening A: Entrance Ticket
  • Work Time A: Gist on sticky notes
  • Work Time B: End of Unit 1 Assessment: Text-Based Discussion: The Lightning Thief, Chapters 1–12 (RL.6.1, RL.6.3, RL.6.10, SL.6.1a, SL.6.1b)
  • Closing and Assessment A: Track Progress: Collaborative Discussion (SL.6.1a, SL.6.1b)

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