6 th Grade ELA Unit 2 Lesson 15

6 th Grade ELA Unit 2 Lesson 15 Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Do Now How does the author create suspense in Paragraphs 9 through 11? A. by changing to a different character’s point of view, giving the reader new ideas B. by indicating that Jesse did not see Sarah, making the reader wait for more C. by giving a detailed description of the setting, changing the reader’s focus D. by providing more facts about the race, giving the reader background information Write out your answer choice ONLY!

Daily Report Opening A. Do Now B. Unpacking Learning Targets C. Do Now Review Work Time ¡ Re-read Cronus ¡ Carousel: Key Elements of Myth in Cronus ¡ Determining a Theme of the Myth of Cronus: Theme Graphic Organizer Closing and Assessment ¡ Fist of Five Homework ¡ Read Chapter 21: Why does Percy have such trouble making a decision about his future?

Do Now Review How does the author create suspense in Paragraphs 9 through 11? A. by changing to a different character’s point of view, giving the reader new ideas B. by indicating that Jesse did not see Sarah, making the reader wait for more C. by giving a detailed description of the setting, changing the reader’s focus D. by providing more facts about the race, giving the reader background information Write out your answer choice ONLY!

Learning Target ¡I can explain how various elements of mythology connect to the myth of Cronus. ¡I can use details from the text to determine a theme of the myth of Cronus. “So now that you have seen the learning targets for this lesson, what do you think you will be doing today? Why? ”

Moving On… SLANT

Re-read Cronus (5 minutes) ¡Turn to page 54 and re-read “Cronus” (from Lesson 2). Today, I just want you to skim the text quickly to refresh your memories and think about its mythological elements.

Moving On… SLANT

Carousel: Key Elements of Myth in Cronus – 10 mins. The Key Elements of Mythology charts, which have elements leading to theme, are posted around the room. Directions: 1. As a group, travel around to each chart, keeping the myth of Cronus with you. 2. When you get to a chart, read the description of the element of mythology and ask: “Does this element of mythology help me to think about a theme in the Cronus myth? ” 3. Discuss what events in the Cronus myth help you to think about this element as a theme. For example: “This could be a theme in the myth of Cronus because ______________” 4. On a sticky note, write a possible theme of the Cronus myth that relates to that element of mythology and stick it on the chart.

Moving On… SLANT

Determining a Theme of the Myth of Cronus: ¡Though the story of Cronus has multiple elements of mythology, you will focus on the Struggle for Power This struggle for power may be between two supernatural forces, a supernatural force and a mortal, or two members of a single family. ¡You were brainstorming the question: “What does the Cronus myth teach us about struggles for power? ”

Determining a Theme of the Myth of Cronus: You are going to work with your group to determine a theme of the Cronus myth that relates to the element of mythology Struggle for Power. Use the Theme graphic organizer: The Myth of Cronus on page 111. Directions: 1. Discuss a possible theme that relates to Struggle for Power. Decide a “first draft” theme to work with. 2. Find details in the text that support your “first draft” theme. Record these details on your graphic organizer. 3. In the row “My Thinking about This Detail …, ” you should explain how the detail connects to theme. If you were able to support your “first draft” theme idea, then you can make it your claim. If not, revise your theme.

Closing Fist of Five ¡How confident are you with using determining theme in Cronus based on an Element of Mythology?