Instructional Objectives

Terminal Objective 1: To recognize the use of major Greek gods, goddesses, and characters frequently referenced in literature, movies, and pop culture Enabling Objectives: 1A. To identify the major Olympian characters (Zeus and Hera for example) (cognitive) 1B. To list the characters attributes, symbols, and physical descriptions (cognitive) 1C. To locate examples of Greek characters used in modern culture (cognitive)

Terminal Objective 2: To identify the use of an allusion in literature Enabling Objectives: 2A. Define allusion (cognitive) 2B. Compare and contrast Greek characters with modern equivalents in literature or film (cognitive) 2C. Create an allusion using Greek characters (cognitive)

Terminal Objective 3: To demonstrate reading skills independently Enabling Objectives: 3A. Read The Lightning Thief to improve comprehension skills (cognitive and psychomotor) 3B. Discuss the novel with other students to improve comprehension skills (cognitive and psychomotor) 3C. Compare and contrast information in the novel using a Venn diagram (cognitive) 3D. Analyze materials using various graphic organizers such as the Frayer Model (cognitive) 3E. Write a summary of chapters to reinforce understanding of materials read (psychomotor)

Terminal Objective 4: To design activities which not only reinforce what is read but also create life-long learners Enabling Objectives: 4A. Create written forms such as skits or role playing (psychomotor) 4B. Construct artistic forms such as graphic novels (psychomotor) 4C. Examine Greek culture and its contributions to modern society by viewing at least two online sources (cognitive) 4D. Read extensively on own for knowledge and pleasure (at least one other novel) (affective)

Relationship between Instructional Objectives and Standards

Instructional Goal Common Core Georgia Performance Standards / American Association of School Librarians Standards CC.6.R.L.1 Key Ideas and Details: Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text CC.6.R.L.1 Key Ideas and Details: Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text CC.6.R.L.1 Key Ideas and Details: Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text 4.4.4. Interpret new information based on cultural and social context CC.6.R.L.1 Key Ideas and Details: Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text 4.4.4. Interpret new information based on cultural and social context CC.6.R.I.4 Craft and Structure: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text

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CC.6.R.L.1 Key Ideas and Details: Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text 4.4.4. Interpret new information based on cultural and social context

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CC.6.W.3.b Text types and Purposes: Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, and description, to develop experiences, events, and/or characters CC.6.R.L.10 Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity: By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, in the grades 6-8 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed CC.6.R.L.5 Craft and Structure: Analyze how a particular sentence, chapter, scene, or stanza fits into the overall structure of a text and contributes to the development of the theme, setting, or plot CC.6.SL.1.a Comprehension and Collaboration: Come to discussions prepared, having read or studied required material; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence on the topic, text, or issue CC.6.R.L.2 Key Ideas and Details: Determine a theme or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments CC.6.R.L.2 Key Ideas and Details: Determine a theme or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments CC.6.R.L.2 Key Ideas and Details: Determine a theme or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments 4.1.3. Respond to literature and creative expressions of ideas in various formats and genres

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CC.6.W.3.b Text types and Purposes: Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, and description, to develop experiences, events, and/or characters CC.6.SL.2 Comprehension and Collaboration: Interpret information presented in diverse media and formats and explain how it contributes to a topic, text, or issue under study 2.1.3. Use strategies to draw conclusions from information and apply knowledge to curricular areas, real world situations, and further investigations CC.6.R.L.10 Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity: By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, in the grades 6-8 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed