Read the Quote&

Look at the Picture

Quick Write: Studying a Quote & Image recording form

Where do you think this quote came from?

Why do you think this?

• When Perseus grew up, Polydectes gave him a series of challenging tasks to complete. Armed with a sword made by the god Hermes, winged sandals, and a shiny bronze shield given to him by the goddess Athena, Perseus slew the dreaded monster Medusa. This hideous creature had writhing snakes for hair, elephant-like tusks for teeth, and blood red eyes. Whoever looked at her was instantly turned to stone.

Quick Write(get your ideas down in a few

minutes)

•Read quote & quick write for 2 minutes

•Discuss with partner–Where do you think this quote came from? Why do you think that?

How is this picture of a sculpture related to the quote?

What details made you think this?

• When Perseus grew up, Polydectes gave him a series of challenging tasks to complete. Armed with a sword made by the god Hermes, winged sandals, and a shiny bronze shield given to him by the goddess Athena, Perseus slew the dreaded monster Medusa. This hideous creature had writhing snakes for hair, elephant-like tusks for teeth, and blood red eyes. Whoever looked at her was instantly turned to stone.

So Far…• You’ve read a quote.

• The quote has been paired with an image,

• You’ve done two quick writes.• Based on what you ‘ve just done, what do you think we will be studying in the weeks to come?

Learning Targets•I can get the gist of the text “Shrouded in Myth”.

•I can identify unfamiliar vocabulary in “Shrouded in Myth”.

•I can collaborate effectively with my peers.

• Welcome to the world of mythology!

• Next Few Weeks Focus• Topic of Mythology• Using Evidence When Discussing Reading

Unpacking Learning Targets

I can get the gist of the text “Shrouded in Myth.”

I can identify unfamiliar vocabulary in “Shrouded in Myth.”

I can collaborate effectively with my peers.

Think- Pair- Share• Based on these learning targets, what do you think your learning today will be?

I can get the gist of the text “Shrouded in Myth.”

I can identify unfamiliar vocabulary in “Shrouded in Myth.”

I can collaborate effectively with my peers.

WORKTIME

First Purpose: Get The Gist

• Getting the gist means identifying what smaller sections of text are mostly about.

• In a narrative ( a story) you can divide it into smaller chunks ( 1 or 2 paragraphs)

• A long, long time ago, even before Perseus was conceived, his grandfather, Acrisios, the king of Argos, was given a prophecy that he would someday be killed by his grandson. To protect himself from this fate, the terrified king imprisioned his only daughter, Danae, in an underground dungeon, so that she could never marry or have children. Certain that he would never be a grandfather, Acrisios relaxed. But Zeus, the great father of the gods, had other plans.

• Getting the Gist• What are the important words?

• What’s your understanding of what you just read? (remember to incorporate your important words)

• Think- Pair-ShareWhat do you notice about this text?What do you wonder?

Gist

• A king was given a prophecy. He locks up his daughter.

Annotating: Making Notes

• A long, long time ago, even before Perseus was conceived, his grandfather, Acrisios, the king of Argos, was given a prophecy that he would someday be killed by his grandson. To protect himself from this fate, the terrified king imprisioned his only daughter, Danae, in an underground dungeon, so that she could never marry or have children. Certain that he would never be a grandfather, Acrisios relaxed. But Zeus, the great father of the gods, had other plans.

• Good Readers take short notes in the margin• Basicaly the “gist”

2nd Purpose: Identify & Circle Unfamiliar Words

• Some words are difficult because they are complex vocabulary.

• Other words are difficult because they are names of people and places. 

• It is important to notice these words (instead of avoiding them) and try to determine their meaning

• As you reread, pay attention to the words you don”t know, and circle them.

What words might be complex or unknown?

• A long, long time ago, even before Perseus was conceived, his grandfather, Acrisios, the king of Argos, was given a prophecy that he would someday be killed by his grandson. To protect himself from this fate, the terrified king imprisioned his only daughter, Danae, in an underground dungeon, so that she could never marry or have children. Certain that he would never be a grandfather, Acrisios relaxed. But Zeus, the great father of the gods, had other plans.

Practice

Work independently–read a chunk (1 or 2 paragraphs)–annotate for gist (take notes on what it is mostly about - in margins)–circle unfamiliar works.

Homework

•Reread “Shrouded in Myth”

•Complete annotating for the “gist” if you did not finish in class.

•After reading, try representing this story through a drawing or series of drawings that show your understanding.