***SNOWDAY*** Day #55 - 11/21/14 - Lesson 9 Part I ***SNOWDAY***

Good Morning 6th Graders,

      Let’s make today awesome!!! It is an ‘E’ day so we will go to Art. It is also an early dismissal day so our schedule will be a bit different. Please be sure that you have all your materials for Block 1. Last, pick up an Ipad for your triad and think about the Point to Ponder. 

                        Thank you,

                        Mrs. Sargent & Mr. T.

P2P: What happens if you are not organized? Can you perform at your best? 


I think not! 
Therefore it is now time to step up to the call to action and defeat the mess monster once again. This time for good. 
Please Clean out:
1. Your Locker

• remove all loose papers
• straighten up other materials like colored pencils, gym clothes, etc.

2. Your ELA Binder

• remove any old book notes
• remove_________________
• remove_________________

3. Your Social Studies Folder

• remove all papers about maps and geography
• keep your notes about early civilizations

For Unit 2: Lesson

• I can collaborate with my triad group to identify the key elements of mythology and the theme of the Myth of Prometheus.

Activity #1

What Key Elements of mythology do you see in the story of Prometheus? 

(Use lesson 4 Page 12 & 13)

1. Discuss with your triad group.

2. Identify one of the elements that you see

3. Highlight the evidence in the text in orange

The Key Elements of Mythology

1. Tension between Opposing Forces in the Universe
2. A Struggle for Power
3. Explanation of the Origins of Life & the Natural World
4. Fate and Prophecy
5. Supernatural or Non-human Characters
6. A Quest or Completion of a Task

What themes do you see in the myth of Prometheus?(Use lesson 3 page 10)

You must be able to support your thinking with details!!

1. Discuss with your triad group.

2. Identify one of the themes that you see

3. Highlight the evidence in the text in Yellow

ACTIVITY #2
Independent Reading (Fiction/Narrative)

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

Criteria for Independent Reading Letter

Block 1 - Due: Tuesday 11/25/14

Block 2 - Due: Tuesday 11/25/14

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 rest of the book.

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