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Write to Inform: Compare and Contrast Text and Film of The Lightning Thief
Write to Inform: Compare and Contrast Text and Film of The Lightning Thief
Lessons
Lessons
1 Determine Theme and Summarize: The Lightning Thief, Chapter 13
2 Close Read: “Theseus and the Minotaur
3 Close Reading Jigsaw: “Cronus” and “Medusa”
4 Compare and Contrast Themes: Greek Myths and The Lightning Thief
5 Mid-Unit 2 Assessment: Themes in Greek Myths and The Lightning Thief
6 Compare and Contrast Essay: Analyze a Model
7 Compare and Contrast Film and Text: The Lightning Thief
8 Compare and Contrast Essay: Plan Introduction
9 Compare and Contrast Essay: Plan Proof Paragraph 1
10 Compare and Contrast Essay: Plan Proof Paragraph 2
11 Compare and Contrast Essay: Plan Conclusion
12 End of Unit 2 Assessment: Compare and Contrast Film and Text: The Lightning Thief (Lessons 12-13)
14 End of Unit 2 Assessment: Revise Compare and Contrast Essay
Designated ELD Lessons for Module 1 Unit 2
Designated ELD Lessons for Module 1 Unit 2
These are DRAFT materials developed by OUSD teachers for OUSD teachers, not yet a complete core ELD program.
Consider beginning the school year with the Secondary Designated -ELD Unit Zero, an optional three-week unit that provides an introduction to Designated ELD.
Grade 6 Module 1 Designated ELD Scope and Sequence may be viewed here for context and big picture.
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G6-M1-U2-L1 - Pictorial Language Development
G6-M1-U2-L2-L3 - Reading for Theme
G6-M1-U2-L4-L5 - Language Dive
G6-M1-U2-L6- Text Level Language Dive
Unit Description
Unit Description
In Unit 2, students will continue to read excerpts from The Lightning Thief. They will also analyze the Greek myths highlighted in the novel and compare themes and topics in the Greek myths with those evident in The Lightning Thief. In the second half of the unit, students write a literary analysis essay using the Painted Essay® structure comparing and contrasting watching parts of The Lightning Thief movie with reading about the same events in the novel.
Preparation and Materials
Preparation and Materials
Ensure that families are aware of the sensitive content of The Lightning Thief, and prepare students who may be affected by this content in advance.
The following materials are introduced in this unit and referenced throughout both the module and the school year:
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