Mythology+and+The+Lightning+Thief+Lessons

= Saranac 7th Grade ELA  =

All materials adapted from [|www.rickriordan.com]
Most hand-outs can be printed off from that website.


 * I can:**
 * name the major Greek/Roman gods and goddesses
 * describe the main characteristics, special powers, and unique traits of the gods, goddesses, and mythological creatures in Greek mythology.
 * explain the role that mythological stories played in ancient societies.
 * construct a myth that provides a non-scientific explanation for a natural occurrence.
 * utilize the basic elements of fiction (plot, characters, setting, conflict) to help develop my myth.
 * evaluate the characteristics of gods and goddesses and properly assign them roles within my story.

Common Core I can statements used throughout the unit:

 * I can read closely and find answers explicitly in text (right there answers) and answers that require an inference.
 * I can analyze an author's words and determine multiple pieces of textual evidence needed to support both explicit and inferential questions.
 * I can compose an objective summary stating the key points of the text without adding my own opinions or feelings.
 * I can explain the mental images that occur while reading (what I see and hear).
 * I can contrast (analyze the differences) mental images I created while reading and the images presented in a media or staged version of the same text.
 * I can choose a reading strategy that will help me comprehend difficult texts.
 * I can choose a side of the argument and identify reasons that support my choice.
 * I can select a topic and identify and gather relevant information to share with my audience.
 * I can identify technology that will help me compose, edit, and publish my writing.
 * I can chose credible websites on the Internet that will help me compose, edit, and publish my writing.
 * I can determine textual evidence that supports amy analysis, reflection, and/or research.
 * I can compose written responses and include textual evidence to strengthen my analysis, reflection, and/or research.
 * I can create questions and locate key textual evidence to contribute to a discussion on the given topic, text, or issue.
 * I can define the roles and rules necessary for collaborative discussion.
 * I can participate in a discussion by posing questions, responding to questions, and elaborating on my own ideas and/or ideas of others.
 * I can support my claims and/or findings with pertinent descriptions, facts, details, and examples that support the main idea or theme.
 * I can recognize and define common Greek and Latin affixes and roots (units of meaning).

Listening Link Pre-reading Day 1 Pre-reading Day 2 Pre-reading Day 3