DO NOW:
Below are different mottos -words to live by, that can be interpret as themes.
WHAT IS A THEME?
Describe what these saying means in two to three sentences:
“You should not judge a book by its cover”
“Learn to walk before you run”
It is always better to forgive than hold a grudge”
State the learning target and the focus for today: I CAN IDENTIFY THE CONFLICT IN A TEXT TO DETERMINE A THEME
Opening: Today we are going to use the problem/conflict to determine the theme of the text.
What are some possible themes of Document C: "The Calydonian Boar Hunt"
Create a Theme Strategy Chart
We can use it figure out the theme. Ask Yourself…. [ANNOTATE - Underline these things below while reading the text]
1. What is the problem?
2. Where in the story does the problem exist?
3. How does the character respond?
4. What life lesson can be learned?
Work Session: Then break off into collaborative groups to work through Document D: "Atalanta and the She-bear"
Figure out the theme. Ask Yourself…. [ANNOTATE - Underline these things below while reading the text]
1. What is the problem?
2. Where in the story does the problem exist?
3. How does the character respond?
4. What life lesson can be learned?
Closing: Quick write: In 3 to 5 sentences what was the are some viable themes of Document D: "Atalanta and the She-bear". Provide key details and events that describe the conflict or theme of the myth.
This Week's Review & Extension Activities:
Option 1: Complete 7 Habits Presentations
Option 2: Play Kahoot "Essential 55" Review Game
Below are different mottos -words to live by, that can be interpret as themes.
WHAT IS A THEME?
Describe what these saying means in two to three sentences:
“You should not judge a book by its cover”
“Learn to walk before you run”
It is always better to forgive than hold a grudge”
State the learning target and the focus for today: I CAN IDENTIFY THE CONFLICT IN A TEXT TO DETERMINE A THEME
Opening: Today we are going to use the problem/conflict to determine the theme of the text.
What are some possible themes of Document C: "The Calydonian Boar Hunt"
Create a Theme Strategy Chart
We can use it figure out the theme. Ask Yourself…. [ANNOTATE - Underline these things below while reading the text]
1. What is the problem?
2. Where in the story does the problem exist?
3. How does the character respond?
4. What life lesson can be learned?
Work Session: Then break off into collaborative groups to work through Document D: "Atalanta and the She-bear"
Figure out the theme. Ask Yourself…. [ANNOTATE - Underline these things below while reading the text]
1. What is the problem?
2. Where in the story does the problem exist?
3. How does the character respond?
4. What life lesson can be learned?
Closing: Quick write: In 3 to 5 sentences what was the are some viable themes of Document D: "Atalanta and the She-bear". Provide key details and events that describe the conflict or theme of the myth.
This Week's Review & Extension Activities:
Option 1: Complete 7 Habits Presentations
Option 2: Play Kahoot "Essential 55" Review Game
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