Day 10 - 9/25/20 - The Legend of King Arthur & Review of FTM Ch. 1 - 4

Good Morning 6th Graders,
          Please make sure you have everything you need. Today we will review figurative language, and we will learn about the legend of King Arthur.  
                                Thank you
                                Mr. Trumble
Do Now:

• Write tonight's homework in your agenda
• Put your HW from ch.4  on your desk so I can check to see that you got it done

Homework: 

• Finish reading The Legend of King Arthur & answer comprehension questions 1 - 4 in complete sentences

Activity #1

Review Ch 1 - 4

• What happened in chapter 4?
• What have you learned about the characters, setting, & events
• What inferences can you make?
• Make a Claim
• Defend it with Evidence

• The Figurative Language Challenge
• In Class Students vs. Virtual Students (B1)
• Group 1 vs. Group 2 (B2 - B4)

1. Discuss in small group the figurative language you all found in chapter 4

2. Pick the piece of figurative language that you would like to challenge the other group to identify

3. You will then need to share the passage/figurative language with the whole group

4. It is the job of the other group to use their notes and their knowledge of  

Activity #2
The Legend of King Arthur

Standard

RI6.1 Making inferences about an Informational text and supporting it with relevant evidence

Directions:

Read the Legend of King Arthur, which will be referenced throughout the novel Freak the Mighty, and answer the comprehension questions.

Key Questions:

1. What significance do you think the legend of King Arthur had for medieval England?

2. How is Merlin responsible for making Arthur King?

3. Infer: How does seating the knights at a round table promote equality within their groups?

4. Explain the relationship between King Arthur, Guinevere, and Sir Lancelot.