Day #26 - 10/8/14 - Unit 1 Lesson 12 Part II

Good Morning Students,

        It was fun to see those of you who came to Open House last night. Mrs. Sargent and I enjoyed meeting many of your parents.  It is an ‘A’ Day so we will go to Music. 

        Now, in accepting yesterday’s quest to defeat the Mess Monster, you have all taken on the role of “Hero” and have accepted the call to adventure. As your Mentors we  see many of you struggling to organize your binders, and we have seen how the mess monster will threaten you on this road of trials. Therefore it is time we pass on our wisdom to  you.

        In order for you to succeed on your journey through 6th grade you will need to read these next words very carefully. You MUST switch your Social Studies Binder over to a Social Studies Folder . This simple action will ensure your survival through the treacherous journey ahead, and protect you as you travel the road of trials. If you are not able to get your own folder to guard against the mess monster, you may ask one of your mentors for this magical item. We will provide one for you.

                            Thank you,

                             Your Mentors 

P2P: I am claiming that YOU are all on a Hero’s Journey! How does your journey through 6th grade compare with the Hero’s Journey? Think about it & discuss it quietly with your Triad.

Picture of the Day

For Lesson 12 - Part II

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

• I can write a paragraph describing how Percy’s experiences align with “The Hero’s Journey”

Activity #1 - Writing: How does Percy’s Experiences align with The Hero’s Journey?

 Use pages 93 - 99 in Ch 7.

1. Choose one experience from The Lightning Thief that you think matches with The Hero’s Journey. 
2. Write the name of the stage it matches.
3. Write the quote from The Hero’s Journey that matches Percy’s Experience. 
4. How does the “Match” you created show Percy is a Hero?

• Use your graphic organizer on Lesson 12 page 6 to help you write the paragraph. 

1. Entering the Unknown
2. Supernatural Aid
3. Allies and Helpers
4. The Road of Trials

Lesson 12 Page 6

Outline for your paragraph

I - 

D - 

E - 

E -

C - 

Lesson 12 Page 7

Homework - Finish writing your paragraph aligning The Lightning Thief and The Hero’s Journey. (Lesson 12 page 7)

Learning Stations

Station 1  Read Aloud/Guided Reading

• Do you think Paul will be happy at Tangerine Middle? Explain your reasoning. 

Station 2  Computers NewsELA.com (Non-Fiction/Expository)

• Select a category & choose an article that looks interesting.
• Read the Article that is at just the Right level for YOU!!
• Complete the 5 W’s chart
• Be ready to share about your article

Station 3  Independent Reading (Fiction/Narrative)

• Remember to fill in your “Book Notes” at the end of each reading session
• Letters will be due on Friday Oct. 10 (Block 2 only)

Station 4  Journal Writing

• See the Anchor chart for writing ideas
• Be prepared to share your writing

Independent Reading Letter # 2

Criteria:
Block 1 - Due Friday October 3
Block 2 - Due Friday October 10

1. Tell me the title and author 
2. Include the main character & the Gist
3. Make an Inference (What type of person is the main character?) Use evidence from the text to support your inference. 
4. Include a prediction about what you think might happen in the book.
5. Finish with a question or something that you wonder.