Lesson Plan

Meeting the Main Character: Launching The Lightning Thief (Chapter 1)

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Three is company! Scholars work in groups of three to discuss quotes from the first pages of The Lightning Thief. Each group records their thinking on the paper of the quotes before talking about Percy's character using the Making Inferences About Percy anchor chart. The group of three ends by completing text-dependent questions.

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Create groups prior to lesson
Classroom Considerations
  • Installment 3 of 13 consecutive lessons in Grade 6 ELA Module 1, Unit 1
  • Requires a different color marker for each group
  • Prepare quote papers in advance

Pros
  • Includes quotes for teacher reference
  • Uses different color markers to hold groups accountable
Cons
  • None