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Day #20 - 9/30/14 - Unit 1 Lesson 10 Part II

Good Morning,
       I hope you were all respectful and responsible students while I was out. Today is an ‘E' day. It is also Day #20 of school.Please be sure you order your lunch, sharpen your pencils, and then begin working on the Point to Ponder. 
                          Thank you,
                          Mrs. Sargent & Mr. T
P2P: Reflect- Think about your behavior with the sub yesterday. Write 1 thing you think you did well, and 1 thing you can improve upon for the next substitute teacher.

For Lesson 10 - Part II

• I can get the gist of an excerpt from The Lightning Thief.

• I can answer questions using evidence about an excerpt from The Lightning Thief. 

• I can select evidence from both The Lightning Thief and “The Hero’s Journey” that shows how Percy is on a hero’s journey.

Based on today’s Learning Targets, what do you think we will be doing in today’s lesson?

If we are going to be selecting evidence, we must be reading closely. What are some things Close Readers do?


Remember that:
Archetype = a model which other things are copied or repeated, kind of like a pattern. A character or storyline that repeats again and again over time.

Follow along while I read from page 78 - 82.

How is the meaning of archetype that we learned connected to this idea of the minotaur as an archetype?

Activity 1

Purpose:

Check to see how well we can make connections and describe the relationship between two texts.

When you think of “The Hero’s Journey” and The Lightning Thief, how do you think these 2 texts are related?

 

Activity 2

Directions:
Whole group
1. Every student needs 3-4 evidence flags.
2. We will be close reading pages 78 - 82.
3. Follow along as I read aloud. 
4. After several paragraphs, stop and write the Gist of that excerpt of text. 

Independent
Complete Lesson 11 page 9. 

Activity 3
Triad Collaboration Directions:
Lesson 11 page 10

There are multiple examples of Percy being on the hero’s journey. 

Exit Ticket:
Lesson 11 page 11
How do you feel about connecting evidence from two texts?

Homework: Lesson 11 page 12

Day #19 - 9/29/14 - Unit 1 Lesson 10 Part II

Good Morning Students,
     Happy Monday. I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. I am sorry I can’t be there with you today. Please use homeroom time to prepare yourself for block 1. Be sure to order your lunch, sharpen pencils, and bring in all your materials. 
                   Thank you,
                 Mrs. Sargent & Mr. T

P2P:
What was your favorite thing you did over the weekend? Explain why.



For Lesson 10 - Part II

• I can explain the relationship between a quote from The Lightning Thief and a quote from “The Hero’s Journey.”
• I can select evidence from “The Hero’s Journey” that aligns with The Lightning Thief. 
• I can write a paragraph (with a partner) to describe how excerpts in The Lightning Thief align to “The Hero’s Journey,” citing evidence from both texts. 

What does the word align mean?

Today you are going to try to “line up’ what is happening to Percy with the steps that you read about in the article, “The Hero’s Journey.

Activity #1

Carousel of Quotes

 

 

Activity #2

Selecting Evidence from “The Hero’s Journey”

Activity # 3: Partner Writing

Homework: 

Do a  ReRead of Chapter 6 of The Lightning Thief. Complete the "Purpose for Reading worksheet" Use evidence flags to mark specific areas in the book that support your answer.

They Might Be Giants - Roy G Biv

Enjoy the Video, and have a great weekend

Day #18 - 9/26/14 - Unit 1 Lesson 10 Part I

Good Morning Students,
     Today is picture Day. Please take time to prepare yourself for block 1. Be sure to sharpen pencils and bring in all your materials. Don't forget your Library books. Let's make it a fabulous Friday!
                   Thank you,
                 Mrs. Sargent & Mr. T

P2P:
Do you like getting your picture taken? Explain why, or why not.

For Lesson 10 - Part I

• I can explain the relationship between a quote from The Lightning Thief and a quote from “The Hero’s Journey.”
• I can select evidence from “The Hero’s Journey” that aligns with The Lightning Thief. 
• I can write a paragraph (with a partner) to describe how excerpts in The Lightning Thief align to “The Hero’s Journey,” citing evidence from both texts. 

What does the word align mean?

Today you are going to try to “line up’ what is happening to Percy with the steps that you read about in the article, “The Hero’s Journey.

Activity #1

Carousel of Quotes

Activity #2

Selecting Evidence from “The Hero’s Journey”

Activity # 3: Partner Writing

Homework: 

Do a First Draft Read of Chapter 6 of The Lightning Thief

The Scientific Method...by They Might Be Giants - Put It to the Test

Day #17 - 9/25/14 - Unit 1 Lesson 9 Part II

Good Morning,
       Today is a ‘B’ day so we will go to gym. Please use your time during homeroom to get ready for Block 1.  Don’t forget to order your lunch and bring in all your materials, you won’t be allowed to go back to your locker.
                Thank you
                Mrs. Sargent & Mr. T
P2P:
Please complete the "3 Minute Test" worksheet at your desk. Then finish the graphic organizer about “The Hero’s Journey” from lesson #8

For Lesson 9 - Part II

• I can use context clues to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words in “The Hero’s Journey.”
• I can make connections between Percy Jackson and “The Hero’s Journey.

What are two strategies for finding the meaning of challenging words?

1 - Use Context Clues

2 - Use root words and prefixes

Complete Exit Ticket:

Think about the informational article you just read and the novel you have been reading. What connections do you see between Percy’s experiences in the Lightning Thief and “The Hero’s Journey” so far? Write a “STRONG” paragraph proving that Percy Jackson is on the Hero’s Journey.

The purpose of this paragraph is to prove that Percy is on the “Hero’s Journey.”

Criteria for your paragraph:

• Introduce the paragraph by making a claim about how Percy’s experiences align with the hero’s journey.
• Use quotes from both texts as evidence to support the claim.

1st Text: ___________________________

2nd Text: __________________________

• Write a sentence making it clear how the evidence from the two texts is connected.
• Close the paragraph with a clear concluding statement

Homework:

Finish Graphic Organizer in Lesson 9 on pages 7 & 8.

Day #16 - 9/24/14 - Unit 1 Lesson 9 Part I

Good Morning 6th Graders,

       Today is an ‘A’ day, therefore we will go to Music. Please use your time this morning to get ready for your day. Let’s make it a Wonderful Wednesday.

                         Thank you 

                         Mrs. Sargent & Mr. T

P2P: What does this quote mean to you?








Here's to the Hero
Do you have a hero, someone you look up to?
Someone who’s bigger than life.
Do they have a heart that’s gentle and tender?
And a will of steel when they must do what is right!

 So here’s to the heroes who do what they must!
Here’s to the hero who stands for what’s just!
Sharing the burden when someone is hurtin’,
Here’s to the hero in all of us!

Every-day people sometimes are heroes,
Though they don’t get a big prize.
They’ll move on the double when
someone’s in trouble,
Their own comfort they would sacrifice!

You have been heroic, though you didn’t know it,
It happened every time...
That you offered help, with no thought of yourself...
A hero’s heart is a heart that it is kind,
A hero’s heart is a heart that it is kind

For Lesson 9 - Part I

• I can practice reading closely.
• I can gather important details and determine the main idea of an excerpt of the text “The Hero’s Journey.”
• I can use context clues to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words in “The Hero’s Journey.”
• I can make connections between Percy Jackson and “The Hero’s Journey.

What words seem most important in these targets?

Do you Understand todays Learning Targets?

(Thumbs up or thumbs down)

Turn and talk about the gist notes you wrote yesterday. (2 minutes)

Directions for Partner Work:

1. Look back at the text of “The Hero’s Journey” to look for the most important details of Act 2 & Act 3. 
2. Remember that the important details will be quotes from the text that are essential to the author’s message.
3. Today we will fill in the the sections for Initiation & Transformation, and The Return.

What are two strategies for finding the meaning of challenging words?

1 - Use Context Clues

2 - Use root words and prefixes

Complete Exit Ticket:

Think about the informational article you just read and the novel you have been reading. What connections do you see between Percy’s experiences in the Lightning Thief and “The Hero’s Journey”?

Homework:

Read chapter 5. Use the “Purpose for Reading” worksheet to prepare for tomorrow’s class.

Day #15 - 9/23/14 - Unit 1 Lesson 8 Part II

Good Morning 6th Graders,
      I Learned it takes about 20 days to create a new habit! Therefore, Mrs. Sargent and I want to see you getting ready for block 1. Let’s make it a terrific Tuesday! 
                       Mrs. Sargent & Mr. T 

P2P: What does this picture mean to you? Hint: Justice = Fair or reasonable

For Lesson 8 - Part II

• I can practice reading closely.
• I can get the gist of an excerpt of the text “The Hero’s Journey.”
• I can gather important details and determine the main idea of an excerpt of the text “The Hero’s Journey.”
• I can identify characteristics of a strong paragraph.

What words seem most important in these targets?

Give me a thumbs up if you understand the targets or thumbs down if you don’t.

Archetype = a model which other things are copied or repeated, kind of like a pattern.

Stories have character archetypes.

Examples:

The Hero

The Sidekick

The Mentor

The Maiden

The Villain

They are different characters in each story, with different names, but in every story they are always present. 

Directions for Partner Work:

1. Look back at your annotated text of “The Hero’s Journey” to look for the most important details. 
2. The important details will be quotes from the text that are essential to the author’s message.
3. Today we will just fill in the first 2 sections, the Introduction & Separation.

 Things Close Readers Do:

• Gets the gist of what the text is mostly about
• Cites Evidence
• Uses context clues to figure out word meanings
• Makes inferences based on details
• Talk with others about the text
• Pay attention to vocabulary
• Use Prefixes to determine word meanings
• Scan the Text for Structure
• Annotate the Text

What is the Purpose of this paragraph?

What does the author want the reader to understand?

The author is trying to prove that Percy is on a “Hero’s Journey.”

Now you will have an opportunity to write with this same purpose, to show how Percy’s experiences in The Lightning Thief align with The Hero’s Journey.

Directions:

1. With your partner, reread the example paragraph. 
2. Highlight and annotate important words and phrases.
3. Write your own paragraph showing how Percy’s experiences in the Lightning Thief align with The Hero’s Journey.

Criteria for your paragraph:

• Introduce the paragraph by making a claim about how Percy’s experiences align with the hero’s journey.
• Use quotes from both texts as evidence to support the claim.
• Write a sentence making it clear how the evidence from the two texts is connected.
• Close the paragraph with a clear concluding statement

Exit Ticket:

How has your idea of “Hero” changed? (5 minutes)

Homework:

Finish the first 2 sections of the chart about Central Ideas & Important details. You only need to complete the Introduction & Separation sections.