Expert groups discuss the theme of their myths and the life lessons people learn from it. They then regroup their triads so that there is a pupil from each expert myth group and share details about their myths. The class also talks about how the themes of the myths connect to the theme of The Lightning Thief and analyze the second row of the writing rubric that pertains to evidence. 

Concepts

literary themes, text connections, myths

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Create a survey for groups to complete to hold all members accountable

Classroom Considerations

• Lesson 13 of 20 consecurive installments in Grade 6 ELA Module 1, Unit 2
• Uses markers

Pros

• Allows learning from peers
• Includes ideas for meeting the needs of struggling readers

Cons

• None

Common Core

RL.6.1 W.6.2.a W.6.2.b W.6.2.c W.6.2.d W.6.2.e W.6.2.f