1. Know - Understand - Do Organizer

  • Topic:Mythology and Historical Fiction
  • Subject(s):English Language Arts
  • Days:20
  • Grade(s):6
Which standards are students learning in this unit?
Know:
LA.6.2.1.7 -- Essentiallocate and analyze an author's use of allusions and descriptive, idiomatic, and figurative language in a variety of literary text, identifying how word choice sets the author's tone and advances the work's theme;
LA.6.2.1.5 -- Importantdevelop an interpretation of a selection around several clear ideas, premises, or images, and justify the interpretation through sustained used of examples and contextual evidence;
LA.6.2.1.9 -- Importantexplain how ideas, values, and themes of a literary work often reflect the historical period in which it was written;
LA.6.2.1.8 -- Importantcompare language patterns and vocabulary of contemporary texts to those of historical texts;
LA.6.2.1.2 -- Essentiallocate and analyze the elements of plot structure, including exposition, setting, character development, rising/falling action, conflict/resolution, and theme in a variety of fiction;
LA.6.2.1.10 -- Importantuse interest and recommendation of others to select a balance of age- and abilityappropriate fiction materials to read (e.g., novels, historical fiction, mythology, poetry) to expand the core foundation of knowledge necessary to function as a fully literate member of a shared culture.
LA.6.2.1.1 -- Importantdemonstrate knowledge of the characteristics of various genres (e.g., poetry, fiction, short story, dramatic literature) as forms with distinct characteristics and purposes;
LA.6.1.6.7 -- Importantidentify and understand the meaning of conceptually advanced prefixes, suffixes, and root words;
LA.6.1.6.11 -- Compactidentify the meaning of words and phrases derived from Greek and Latin mythology (e.g., mercurial, Achilles' heel) and identify frequently used words from other languages (e.g., laissez faire, croissant).

Characteristics of historical fiction and mythology (6.2.1.1)

Difference in language and word patterns from different historical periods (6.2.1.7)

Words or phrases derived from Greek and Roman mythology (e.g. mercurial, Achilles' heel) (6.1.6.11)

Common prefixes, suffixes and root words (6.1.6.7)

Deductive and inductive reasoning

Understand:

Ideas, values and themes reflect the historical period in which they were written.

Language patterns and vocabulary have evolved over time and continue to change even today.

Do:
LA.6.4.1.2 -- Importantwrite a variety of expressive forms (e.g., short play, song lyrics, historical fiction, limericks) that employ figurative language, rhythm, dialogue, characterization, and/or appropriate format.
LA.6.2.1.7 -- Essentiallocate and analyze an author's use of allusions and descriptive, idiomatic, and figurative language in a variety of literary text, identifying how word choice sets the author's tone and advances the work's theme;
LA.6.2.1.2 -- Essentiallocate and analyze the elements of plot structure, including exposition, setting, character development, rising/falling action, conflict/resolution, and theme in a variety of fiction;
LA.6.1.7.7 -- Essentialcompare and contrast elements in multiple texts (e.g., setting, characters, and problems);

Read historical fiction and mythology and identify characteristics of the genres (6.2.1.1, 6.2.1.10)

Identify plot structure of a story and compare/contrast literary elements in multiple texts (ET) (6.1.7.7., 6.2.1.2)

Use inductive reasoning to determine how ideas, values and themes reflect the historical period in which they are written (6.2.1.9) (ET)

Compare language patterns and vocabulary of fiction written in different historical periods (ET) (6.2.1.8)

Interpret a selection of text and support the interpretation through sustained use of examples & text evidence (ET, constructing support) (6.2.1.5)

Describe the use of language techniques and word choice in historical fiction and mythology; identify how these techniques impact author's tone and theme. (6.2.1.7)

Identify the meaning of words and phrases derived from Greek and Roman mythology (ET, deductive reasoning) (6.1.6.11)

Identify common prefixes, suffixes and root words and use them to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words. (6.1.6.7)

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