Day #40 - 10/29/14 - Unit 2: Lesson 3 Part III

Good Morning 6th Graders,

         Today is an ‘E’ day, so we will go to Art. Make sure that you have all your materials you will need for Block 1, including your colored pencils. Last pick up an Ipad for your Triad group and work on the P2P.

                             Thank you,

                          Mrs. Sargent & Mr. T.

P2P: Complete the Haunted House Activity. that you found on your desk this morning.

For Unit 2 Lesson 3 Part III

• I can collaborate with my peers to determine themes in the myth of Cronus.
• I can explain how a theme in Cronus is connected to a theme in The Lightning Thief.

Activity #1

Add the word 'Theme' to your Word Catcher. 
Key Questions:
Who has heard of this word before?
What is the meaning of the word 'theme'?

A theme is a significant idea or lesson conveyed in the text. Theme is an important message the author conveys through the details or events. 

• Parent-Child Relationships

• A mother will put her love for her children above every other relationship.

What do you notice between the first statement and the second?

The 1st is an example of a topic.
The 2nd is an example of a thematic statement.

•  A thematic statement is expressed as a complete idea. 
• It answers the question: What idea or lesson does the story convey about the topic?

Triad Envelope Activity

• Each envelope has 11 slips inside. 

• Pull out a slip one person at a time.

• Read the slip out loud to your Triad Group

• Decide if it is an example of a topic or a thematic statement.
• See if you can match up the topic with the correct thematic statement.

Activity #2

• Read aloud the myth of Cronus

What themes are conveyed in the myth of Cronus? Refer to Lesson 3 page 9.

• In your Triad Group discuss which themes you see in the myth of Cronus
• On your white board, write the theme and thematic statement based on the myth of Cronus
• Choose 1 representative from your group to share what you wrote. 
• Be prepared to answer follow up questions from the audience.

Activity #3

Read Aloud - Chapter 11

Homework: 
Complete the Exit Ticket (Lesson 3 Page 11 or page 12, you choose)

Learning Stations

Block 1                             Block 2

Rotation 1

10:40 - 11:00                     1:20 - 1:40

Rotation 2

11:05 - 11:25                     1:40 - 2:00

Station 1  Read Aloud/Guided Reading

• Tangerine Pages 197 -206
• 1.What does "sick to his soul" mean on page 200? Why was Paul sick to his soul?
• 2. Why do you think Paul could not tell his parents about Tino and Erik or the truth about Joey?
• 3. Arthur his Luis with the blackjack. Was this action justified? Why?
• 4. Do you think Erik will be different after football season ends? Why or why not?

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

• Select an article and choose the level that is just the Right Level for you!
• Complete the 5 W’s Graphic Organizer
• Be Prepared to share what you read “IN THE NEWS"

Station 3  Independent Reading (Fiction/Narrative)

• Remember to fill in your “Book Notes” at the end of each reading session. (Notebook checks)
• See the Criteria for your letter below

Station 4  Journal Writing or Letter Writing

• See the Anchor chart for writing ideas
• Date Each Entry 

Criteria for Independent Reading Letter # 3

Block 2 - Due Thursday October 30

Paragraph 1

1. Tell me the title and author 

2. Write the Gist

3. Write a brief summary

Paragraph 2

4. Describe the main character (What type of person is the main character?)

5. Make an Inference about the main character. Use evidence from the text to support your inference. 

Paragraph 3

6. Write a prediction about what you think might happen in the book.

7. Finish with a question or something that you wonder.