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Language Arts - Grade 6 - ​Mrs. Yialias

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SUMMER READING 2021
Language Arts Supply List 2021-2022
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Google Classroom Codes:
601: s7p7ozp
602: amr46jn
603: 6ihjsn4
604: d7zof2p


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 Unit: Greek Myths Matter: 
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From Past to Present: How do the beliefs, culture, and myths of Ancient Greece inspire and affect contemporary literature?
Essential questions:
  1.         Why do myths matter?
  2.         How are myths relevant today?
  3.         How do myths affect contemporary literature?   
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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.
   
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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

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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)
STAR Assessment
CCLS
United Nations World Food
Parent Guide to CCSS
Complex Text and Lexiles
Renzulli Learning
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:

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        - In Olden Times                            - Athena
        - Gaea                                             - Poseidon
        - The Titans                                    - Apollo
        - Cronus                                          - Artemis
        - Zeus                                              - Hermes
        - Hera                                              - Hades
        - Hephaestus                                  - Persephone
        - Aphrodite                                     - Dionysus

        - Ares
Greek Mythology Websites:
  • www.greekmythology.com/Olympians/olympians.html
  • www.mythweb.com
  • www.timelessmyths.com/classical/olympians.html
  • http://www.webexhibits.org/greekgods/index.html​
  • http://www.pantheon.org/areas/mythology/europe/greek

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AUDIO FILES: The Lightning Thief Resources: 
​After reading and annotating each chapter, you may listen to the Audio versions (LINKS below)  This resource is offered to build listening and comprehension skills.

AUDIO LINKS BELOW:
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:
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http://rickriordan.com/book/the-lightning-thief/
http://rickriordan.com/series/percy-jackson-and-the-olympians/

Future Unit of Study
​Dragonwings Audiobook Files​​:
​ Click on the Chapter to listen:
Dragonwings - Introduction
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Dragonwings - Chapter 1
Dragonwings - Chapter 2
Dragonwings - Chapter 3
Dragonwings - Chapter 4
Dragonwings - Chapter 5
Dragonwings - Chapter 6
Dragonwings - Chapter 7
Dragonwings - Chapter 8
Dragonwings - Chapter 9
Dragonwings - Chapter 10
Dragonwings - Chapter 11
Dragonwings - Chapter 12
Dragonwings - Afterwo
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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:
Spelling Websites:
  • http://www.spellingcity.com/
  • http://www.bigiqkids.com/
  • http://www.spelling-words-well.com/spelling-word-games.html
  • http://www.k12reader.com/subject/spelling-skills/spelling-patterns​

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