Language Arts - Grade 6 - Mrs. Yialias

Google Classroom Codes:
601: s7p7ozp
602: amr46jn
603: 6ihjsn4
604: d7zof2p
Unit: Greek Myths Matter:
From Past to Present: How do the beliefs, culture, and myths of Ancient Greece inspire and affect contemporary literature?
Essential questions:
Anchor Text: D' Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths
Through close reading of informational and literary texts, writing, and discussion, students will analyze, compare, explain, and evaluate the purposes, elements, and central ideas of Greek mythology and determine their relevance to contemporary literature.
Unit Objectives and Topics include:
601: s7p7ozp
602: amr46jn
603: 6ihjsn4
604: d7zof2p
Unit: Greek Myths Matter:
From Past to Present: How do the beliefs, culture, and myths of Ancient Greece inspire and affect contemporary literature?
Essential questions:
- Why do myths matter?
- How are myths relevant today?
- How do myths affect contemporary literature?
Anchor Text: D' Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths
Through close reading of informational and literary texts, writing, and discussion, students will analyze, compare, explain, and evaluate the purposes, elements, and central ideas of Greek mythology and determine their relevance to contemporary literature.
Unit Objectives and Topics include:
- Analysis of Elements of Myths
- Analysis of Central Ideas/Themes of Myths
- Proper Organization and Elaboration in Written Responses
- Analyzing and Connecting Complex Informational Texts to Literary Texts
- Providing Text-based Evidence to support inferences
- Writing insightful explanations
- Analyzing Character Traits and Attributes
Language Arts Grading Policy
25% Student Engagement; Class Work; Participation in Interactive Discussions
25% Unit Summative Writing Pieces/Performance Tasks/ Projects
25% Homework and Literacy Assignments
25% Reading and Writing Assessments
25% Student Engagement; Class Work; Participation in Interactive Discussions
25% Unit Summative Writing Pieces/Performance Tasks/ Projects
25% Homework and Literacy Assignments
25% Reading and Writing Assessments
Jupiter Info:
S = SUBMITTED
MIS = MISSING/0
INC = INCOMPLETE
L = LATE
Standards-based Rubrics Scores:
4 - Exemplary
(Exceeding the Standards)
3 - Proficient
(Meeting the Standards)
2 - Basic
(Approaching the Standards)
1 - Limited
(Far Below the Standards)
S = SUBMITTED
MIS = MISSING/0
INC = INCOMPLETE
L = LATE
Standards-based Rubrics Scores:
4 - Exemplary
(Exceeding the Standards)
3 - Proficient
(Meeting the Standards)
2 - Basic
(Approaching the Standards)
1 - Limited
(Far Below the Standards)
Greek Myths Resources: AUDIO Files
D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths:
Click on the title and/or the link that appears and read along while you listen to the myth:
- In Olden Times - Athena
- Gaea - Poseidon
- The Titans - Apollo
- Cronus - Artemis
- Zeus - Hermes
- Hera - Hades
- Hephaestus - Persephone
- Aphrodite - Dionysus
- Ares
D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths:
Click on the title and/or the link that appears and read along while you listen to the myth:
- In Olden Times - Athena
- Gaea - Poseidon
- The Titans - Apollo
- Cronus - Artemis
- Zeus - Hermes
- Hera - Hades
- Hephaestus - Persephone
- Aphrodite - Dionysus
- Ares
Greek Mythology Websites:
The Lightning Thief Chapter 1
|
The Lightning Thief Chapter 2
|
The Lightning Thief Chapter 3
|
The Lightning Thief Chapter 4
|
The Lightning Thief Chapter 5
|
The Lightning Thief Chapter 6
|
The Lightning Thief Chapter 7
|
The Lightning Thief Chapter 8
|
The Lightning Thief Chapter 9
|
The Lightning Thief Chapter 10
|
The Lightning Thief Chapter 11
|
The Lightning Thief Chapter 12
|
The Lightning Thief Chapter 13
|
The Lightning Thief Chapter 14
|
The Lightning Thief Chapter 15
|
The Lightning Thief Chapter 16
|
The Lightning Thief Chapter 17
|
The Lightning Thief Chapter 18
|
The Lightning Thief Chapter 19
|
The Lightning Thief Chapter 20
|
The Lightning Thief Chapter 21
|
The Lightning Thief Chapter 22
|
Interesting Websites: The Lightning Thief:
http://rickriordan.com/book/the-lightning-thief/
http://rickriordan.com/series/percy-jackson-and-the-olympians/
http://rickriordan.com/book/the-lightning-thief/
http://rickriordan.com/series/percy-jackson-and-the-olympians/
|
Vocabulary Acquisition and Word Study Websites:
- http://www.readingrockets.org/article/root-words-roots-and-affixes
- http://www.vocabulary.co.il/root-words/
- www.visuwords.com
- www.vocabulary.com
- http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/athens_games/game.htm
Additional Resources: