Standard Activities Assessment Interdisciplinary Connections Careers Read aloud in class Observation RL.6.1 Cite textual evidence to support (6-7 9.1.8.A.1, Read with a partner Review analysis of what the text says weeks) 9.1.8.C.1 homework Silent, independent reading explicitly as well as inferences drawn (comprehension Journal entries from the text. Greek Technology questions, RL.6.2 Comprehension questions Mythology 8.1.8.A.1, Determine a theme or central idea of a journal entries, Graphic organizer text and how it is conveyed through 8.1.8.A.3, etc.) Compare myth text to movie particular details; provide a summary 8.1.8.A.5 Myths such as log version (Heracles or of the text distinct from personal war of the Comprehension Odysseus) opinions or judgments. Visual and Titans, quizzes RL.6.3 Review theme by reading Performing Arts Prometheus, Describe how a particular or story’s Mythology test Greek fables. plot unfolds in a series of 1.3.8.C.1-2 Theseus, drama’s Book report Book report (choice reading) episodes as well as how the characters Heracles, (quiz grade) respond or change as the plot moves Social Studies Odysseus and toward a resolution. 6.2.8.D.3.f the Cyclops, RL.6.4 various god and Determine the meaning of words and World Languages phrases as they are used in a text, goddess myths including figurative and connotative 7.1.IL.A.8, meanings; analyze the impact of a 7.1.IL.C.2 focus on Greek specific word choice on meaning and heroes tone. RL.6.5 Analyze how a particular sentence, chapter, scene, or stanza fits into the overall structure of a text and contributes to the development of the theme, setting, or plot. RL.6.7 Compare and contrast the experience of reading a story, drama, or poem to listening to or viewing an audio, video, or live version of the text, including contrasting what they “see”
Standard Activities Assessment Interdisciplinary Connections (6-7 weeks) Greek Mythology Myths such as war of the Titans, Prometheus, Theseus, Heracles, Odysseus and the Cyclops, various god and goddess myths focus on Greek heroes RL.6.1 Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. RL.6.2 Determine a theme or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments. RL.6.3 Describe how a particular story’s or drama’s plot unfolds in a series of episodes as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution. RL.6.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone. RL.6.5 Analyze how a particular sentence, chapter, scene, or stanza fits into the overall structure of a text and contributes to the development of the theme, setting, or plot. RL.6.7 Compare and contrast the experience of reading a story, drama, or poem to listening to or viewing an audio, video, or live version of the text, including contrasting what they “see” Read aloud in class Read with a partner Silent, independent reading Journal entries Comprehension questions Graphic organizer Compare myth text to movie version (Heracles or Odysseus) Review theme by reading Greek fables. Book report (choice reading) Observation Review homework (comprehension questions, journal entries, etc.) log Comprehension quizzes Mythology test Book report (quiz grade) Careers 9.1.8.A.1, 9.1.8.C.1 Technology 8.1.8.A.1, 8.1.8.A.3, 8.1.8.A.5 Visual and Performing Arts 1.3.8.C.1-2 Social Studies 6.2.8.D.3.f World Languages 7.1.IL.A.8, 7.1.IL.C.2
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