DAY 1

Welcome work Check the assignments board for the materials that you will need today and take them out. Put away your backpack quickly and quietly. Finish your symbolism self-portrait.

The Lightning Thief If you have never read The Lightning Thief or read the book, jot down some predictions you have based on this trailer. If you have read the book or seen the movie, write down some reading and writing skills that you think we could practice as we read this book.

TAbleau With your group, read about the mythological creature assigned to your team. Brainstorm how you can portray, or present, a tableau, or “living picture” of your creature. When you team is called, present your tableau to the class.

Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief Characterization As you read, record evidence of Percy’s character traits. Write the quotes as they are written in the book, and don’t forget to cite the page number. What the character thinks/says/does. Evidence How the character describes himself or how others describe him

Exit Ticket What point of view is the opening paragraph written in? Support your answer using details from the text. Put your Post-It on the Jot Lot when you’re finished, and read silently until dismissal.

Day 2

Welcome work Check the assignments board for the materials that you will need today and take them out. Put away your backpack quickly and quietly.

Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief Characterization As you read, record evidence of Percy’s character traits. Write the quotes as they are written in the book, and don’t forget to cite the page number. What the character thinks/says/does. Evidence How the character describes himself or how others describe him

Exit Ticket What can you infer is the author’s purpose for writing the opening paragraphs in second person point of view? Support your answer using details (evidence) from the text. Put your Post-It on the Jot Lot when you’re finished, and read silently until dismissal.

Day 3

Welcome work Check the assignments board for the materials that you will need today and take them out. Put away your backpack quickly and quietly.

Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief Characterization As you read, record evidence of Percy’s character traits. Write the quotes as they are written in the book, and don’t forget to cite the page number. What the character thinks/says/does. Evidence How the character describes himself or how others describe him

Exit Ticket What message is the narrator trying to convey to you, the reader? Put your Post-It on the Jot Lot when you’re finished, and read silently until dismissal.

Day 4

Welcome work Check the assignments board for the materials that you will need today and take them out. Put away your backpack quickly and quietly.

Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief Characterization As you read, record evidence of Percy’s character traits. Write the quotes as they are written in the book, and don’t forget to cite the page number. What the character thinks/says/does. Evidence How the character describes himself or how others describe him

Exit Ticket Describe what kind of student Percy Jackson is. What troubles does he have at school? Support your answer using details and evidence from the text. Put your Post-It on the Jot Lot when you’re finished, and read silently until dismissal.

Book Club Day

Welcome work Check the assignments board for the materials that you will need today and take them out. Put away your backpack quickly and quietly. Read silently for 15 minutes.

Continue reading your book club novels. (70 minutes) Meet with your group to discuss what you read. What do you think is the theme so far? What evidence supports the theme? Decide which chapter you will illustrate. Be sure to show what your character is like and how your character changes throughout the course of the book. Illustrate your chapter into comic strips.

Mentor Sentences

Mentor sentence: What do you notice? “But if you recognize yourself in these pages- if you feel something stirring inside- stop reading immediately.” from The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan (page 1)

Mentor Sentence: Compare & Contrast “But if you recognize yourself in these pages- if you feel something stirring inside- stop reading immediately.” “And if you think you’re getting away with this- if you dare to try- start planning your demise.” Similar Different

Mentor Sentence: Imitation Your turn! Try using the author’s craft moves and style to create your own sentence. “But if you recognize yourself in these pages- if you feel something stirring inside- stop reading immediately.”