Language Arts - Grade 6 - Mrs. Yialias

Language Arts Google Classroom CODES:
(UPDATED October 16, 2020)
6A1: mp4f6se
6A2: 2344c55
6B1: wkweapp
6B2: 62ypc6k
D60: bhuzefn
D61: dvfph63
*Please check my Language Arts Google Classroom Stream daily for updates, assignments, and Google Meet links.
* Previous Sections: A64/A66/B68
(You may still access your previous Google Classroom Section to refer to assignments given prior to OCTOBER 19.)
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Language Arts Supplies (for ALL Students)
(UPDATED October 16, 2020)
6A1: mp4f6se
6A2: 2344c55
6B1: wkweapp
6B2: 62ypc6k
D60: bhuzefn
D61: dvfph63
*Please check my Language Arts Google Classroom Stream daily for updates, assignments, and Google Meet links.
* Previous Sections: A64/A66/B68
(You may still access your previous Google Classroom Section to refer to assignments given prior to OCTOBER 19.)
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Language Arts Supplies (for ALL Students)
- Headphones ("plug-in")
- A marble notebook
- Pens: (red, green, blue, black)
- Highlighters
- Dry erase whiteboard (11 x 14)
- Dry erase markers (red, green, blue, black)
- One pack of large Index Cards (4 x 6 or 5 x 7)
- One pack of Coloring Markers for use on index cards (red, green, blue, yellow, black)
- A small pack of construction paper (8½ x 11) that includes the following colors: red, green, blue, yellow

Unit: Greek Myths Matter
Essential Questions:
- Why do myths matter?
- What makes a myth?
- How are myths relevant today?
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 themes of Greek mythology and determine their relevance to contemporary literature.
Unit Objectives and Topics:
- Elements of Mythology
- Analysis of Central Ideas/Themes/Elements 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 Plot Summaries
- Analyzing Character Traits and Attributes
Language Arts Grading Policy
25% Student Engagement in 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 in Class Work Participation in Interactive Discussions
25% Unit Summative Writing Pieces/Performance Tasks/ Projects
25% Homework and Literacy Assignments
25% Reading and Writing Assessments
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S = SUBMITTED
M = 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
M = 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)
Links
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
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The Lightning Thief Chapter 2
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The Lightning Thief Chapter 3
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The Lightning Thief Chapter 4
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The Lightning Thief Chapter 5
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The Lightning Thief Chapter 6
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The Lightning Thief Chapter 7
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The Lightning Thief Chapter 8
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The Lightning Thief Chapter 9
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The Lightning Thief Chapter 10
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The Lightning Thief Chapter 11
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The Lightning Thief Chapter 12
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The Lightning Thief Chapter 13
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The Lightning Thief Chapter 14
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The Lightning Thief Chapter 15
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The Lightning Thief Chapter 16
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The Lightning Thief Chapter 17
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The Lightning Thief Chapter 18
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The Lightning Thief Chapter 19
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The Lightning Thief Chapter 20
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The Lightning Thief Chapter 21
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The Lightning Thief Chapter 22
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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/
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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: