In this unit the students will:
Differentiate between several different styles/genres of oral literature
Read and analyze works from around the world Write and develop a narrative work Projects: Newspapers/oral presentations/research project Analyze articles NOTE: ALL HANDOUTS AND ITEMS NEEDED ARE POSTED IN YOUR GOOGLE CLASSROOM! |
Standards Addressed:
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Dailies:
WEEK 1:
Aug. 20-23 Team building, getting to know the classroom and procedures, set up.
WEEK 2:
Aug. 26: Note taking on oral history genres.
Aug.27 Kahoot to check for understanding of notes.
Read Creation myths and determine main idea--look for elements of a myth.
Assign myths via a google doc in classroom--kids sign up
Aug 28: Creation Myths--groups (Creation Myths: read a creation myth, create a pictograph, retell the story and answer--what is the message? How does this fit into the 'myth' category -list characteristics) All assignment handouts on Classroom
Aug. 29: Work on Creation Myths--groups (Takes 2 days to prep)
Aug. 30: Present Creation myths
WEEK 3:
Sept. 2: NO SCHOOL-Holiday
Sept. 3: Tall Tales/Legends/Folk Tales Newspaper Project (reading day) OUTSIDE READING PROJECT REMINDER
Sept. 4: Tall Tales/Legends/Folk Tales Newspaper Project (reading & work day) Design and develop a newspaper. Choose 5 of the article types from any of the 10.
Sept. 5: Design and develop a newspaper. Choose 5 of the article types from any of the 10.
WEEK 4:
Sept. 8: No school--Teacher Workday
Sept. 9: Design and develop a newspaper. Choose 5 of the article types from any of the 10.
Sept. 10: Design and develop a newspaper. Choose 5 of the article types from any of the 10.
Sept. 11: Present Newspapers, museum style
Sept. 12: Read Grimm's Cinderella. On your own, read another Cinderella tale. (Use question guides to analyze and be prepared to discuss). Write one question of your own
WEEK 5:
Sept. 15: Soc Sem prep Soc Sem PPT/Prep for Socratic Seminars: Groups: Review Cinderella tales from around the world, retell, & compare/contrast between popular versions/Create 2 deep discussion questions/ Be prepared for socratic seminars and summaries: Discuss articles in small groups/Prep for Soc. Seminar-
Sept. 16: Socratic Seminar: Articles go over ppt and rules
Sept. 17: Socratic Seminar finish prep Discussion Questions Reflection Sheet for Socratic Seminar--packet/handout
Sept. 18: Socratic Seminar: Share summaries with your group.
Sept. 19: Socratic Seminar--Engage!
Fairy Tales: Read Fairy tales in small groups (Robber Bridegroom, The White Snake, Red Swan, etc) Be prepared to: share/retell the story, the theme, discuss the theme, find examples of lit devices (organizer). HW: --what fairy tale characteristics does this f/t have?
21: Fables--groups; discuss morals from packets (theme practice; work with a partner).
22: Fables--create an updated version of your fable to retell--your choice of how you retell--create a twist on the moral for today's kids--due at end of class.
26: Mythology from around the world (reading day)
29: Discussion and design/development.
30: Design a creature
31: Design a creature
Aug. 20-23 Team building, getting to know the classroom and procedures, set up.
WEEK 2:
Aug. 26: Note taking on oral history genres.
Aug.27 Kahoot to check for understanding of notes.
Read Creation myths and determine main idea--look for elements of a myth.
Assign myths via a google doc in classroom--kids sign up
Aug 28: Creation Myths--groups (Creation Myths: read a creation myth, create a pictograph, retell the story and answer--what is the message? How does this fit into the 'myth' category -list characteristics) All assignment handouts on Classroom
Aug. 29: Work on Creation Myths--groups (Takes 2 days to prep)
Aug. 30: Present Creation myths
WEEK 3:
Sept. 2: NO SCHOOL-Holiday
Sept. 3: Tall Tales/Legends/Folk Tales Newspaper Project (reading day) OUTSIDE READING PROJECT REMINDER
Sept. 4: Tall Tales/Legends/Folk Tales Newspaper Project (reading & work day) Design and develop a newspaper. Choose 5 of the article types from any of the 10.
Sept. 5: Design and develop a newspaper. Choose 5 of the article types from any of the 10.
WEEK 4:
Sept. 8: No school--Teacher Workday
Sept. 9: Design and develop a newspaper. Choose 5 of the article types from any of the 10.
Sept. 10: Design and develop a newspaper. Choose 5 of the article types from any of the 10.
Sept. 11: Present Newspapers, museum style
Sept. 12: Read Grimm's Cinderella. On your own, read another Cinderella tale. (Use question guides to analyze and be prepared to discuss). Write one question of your own
WEEK 5:
Sept. 15: Soc Sem prep Soc Sem PPT/Prep for Socratic Seminars: Groups: Review Cinderella tales from around the world, retell, & compare/contrast between popular versions/Create 2 deep discussion questions/ Be prepared for socratic seminars and summaries: Discuss articles in small groups/Prep for Soc. Seminar-
Sept. 16: Socratic Seminar: Articles go over ppt and rules
Sept. 17: Socratic Seminar finish prep Discussion Questions Reflection Sheet for Socratic Seminar--packet/handout
Sept. 18: Socratic Seminar: Share summaries with your group.
Sept. 19: Socratic Seminar--Engage!
Fairy Tales: Read Fairy tales in small groups (Robber Bridegroom, The White Snake, Red Swan, etc) Be prepared to: share/retell the story, the theme, discuss the theme, find examples of lit devices (organizer). HW: --what fairy tale characteristics does this f/t have?
21: Fables--groups; discuss morals from packets (theme practice; work with a partner).
22: Fables--create an updated version of your fable to retell--your choice of how you retell--create a twist on the moral for today's kids--due at end of class.
26: Mythology from around the world (reading day)
29: Discussion and design/development.
30: Design a creature
31: Design a creature
MYTHOLOGY
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FAIRY TALES
fablesLegends |
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