Unit Title:
Unit 6– Myths, Legends and Tales
Duration
6 Weeks
7th Grade
Big Ideas:
 Effective Readers use strategies before, during and after reading to construct and extend meaning
 Effective Writers understand that writing is process.
 Effective Readers understand that all parts of a story work together to determine ideas and themes.
 Effective Writers understand that the rules of grammar help support the clarity of ideas in writing.
 Effective Speakers know how to orally convey thoughts and ideas using academic language
Essential Questions:
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How do multiple parts of a story help to create a universal message?
How does connecting to the story and making predictions aid in the comprehension of a text?
How does identifying the main idea help readers understand the author’s purpose of a text?
Why is it important for writer to understand where their mistakes are?
Learning Objectives- Students will be able to Identify the key terms of unit by providing a written definition.
 Identify the characteristics of traditional stories by accurately identifying myth. legend, epic, fable, and tall tale
 Analyze an author’s use of myth by closely reading fictional stories
 Compare and Contrast fables with similar themes by analyzing fictional stories
 Identify the stages of a plot by creating plot chart graphic organizer
 Analyze the application of cultural values in stories by closely reading mythical stories.
 Analyze an author’s use of theme in stories by closely reading mythical stories.
 Create a fable, tall tale, or myth by accurately applying the characteristics to a written composition.
PACCSS:
1.3 Reading Literature
Students read and respond to works of literature—with an emphasis on comprehension, vocabulary acquisition, and
making connections among ideas and between texts with a focus on textual evidence
CC.1.3.7.A
Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text; provide an objective
summary of the text.
CC.1.3.7.B
Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly, as well as inferences, conclusions,
and/or generalizations drawn from the text.
CC.1.3.7.C
Analyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact and how setting shapes the characters or plot.
CC.1.3.7.D
Analyze how an author develops and contrasts the points of view of different characters or narrators in a text.
CC.1.3.7.E
Analyze how the structure or form of a text contributes to its meaning.
CC.1.3.7.F
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in grade‐level reading and content, including interpretation of
figurative, connotative meanings.
CC.1.3.7.I
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple‐meaning words and phrases based on grade‐level reading and
content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies and tools.
CC.1.3.7.J
Acquire and use accurately grade‐appropriate general academic and domain‐specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary
knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.
CC.1.3.7.K
Read and comprehend literary fiction on grade level, reading independently and proficiently
1.4 Writing
Students write for different purposes and audiences. Students write clear and focused text to convey a well defined
perspective and appropriate content.
CC.1.4.7.D
Organize ideas, concepts, and information using strategies such as definition, classification, comparison/contrast, and
cause/effect; use appropriate transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts; provide a
concluding statement or section; include formatting when useful to aiding comprehension.
1.5 Speaking and Listening
Students present appropriately in formal speaking situations, listen critically, and respond intelligently as
individuals or in group discussions
Learning Strategies:
 Mini-Lessons: Teacher will introduce, model, explain, and/or review strategies that align with the day’s
objectives. Mini Lessons should also include anticipatory sets (Warm Up and Closing)
 Guided or Independent Student Practice: Students will practice the modeled strategies that align with the
day’s objective. The activities could include:
o Peer Editing for outlines for short essays
o Peer Editing for short essays
o Group work for activities that coincide with stories
o Group work for vocabulary acquisition and usage
o Group or Peer work for Grammar in Context Activities
o Group Work for creation of fables, myths, or tall tales
o Independent work for outlines
o Independent work short essays
o Independent work for quizzes
o Independent work for tests
 Reflection –Whole class will regroup and review the lesson objectives and allow teacher to address concepts
that students still need to work on. Activities could include:
o Lesson Review (Whole Class Activity)
o Quick Write- What did students understand? What didn’t they understand?
o Open Ended Questions
o Sentence Stems
Academic Vocabulary:
Attribute
Conduct
Physical
Status
Acquire
Assist
Civil
Domestic
Immigrate
Formative Assessments:
 Completed Outlines (See Outline Rubric, Appendix E)
 Short Essays (See Writing Scoring Rubric, Appendix A)
 Accurate Completion of Grammar in Context Worksheet
 Accurate Completion of Worksheets and Activities found in online (See Suggested Materials)
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Summative Assessments:
 “End of Unit” Tests ( See Suggested Materials)
 “ End of Reading” Tests (See Suggested Materials)
 Group Project “Writing a Myth or a Legend”
Essential Materials Needed:
PA Writing Rubric (Appendix 4)
Holt McDougal Literature Book, 7th Grade Edition
Outline Rubric
Fever 1776
Suggested Materials And Readings:
Holt McDougal Literature Book, 7th Grade-Unit 6- Myths, Legends, and Tales- “Text Analysis Workshop” (pages 640-645)
- “Unit Introduction” Worksheets
o Note Taking Part 1 (found online at my.hrw.com)
o Note Taking Part 2 (found online at my.hrw.com)
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Holt McDougal Literature Book, 7th Grade- Unit 6- Myths, Legends, and Tales - “Prometheus” (pages 646-659)
o Reading Strategy: Ask Questions
o Vocabulary Study
o Vocabulary Practice
o Vocabulary Strategy
o Grammar in Context
o Selection Tests A, B/C
Holt McDougal Literature Book, 7th Grade- Unit 6- Myths, Legends, and Tales - “Two Ways to Count to Ten/The Race Between
Toad and Donkey” (pages 732-741)
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Reading Skill: Make Inferences
Vocabulary Study
Vocabulary Practice
Vocabulary Strategy
Grammar in Context
Selection Tests A, B/C
Holt McDougal Literature Book, 7th Grade- Unit 6- Myths, Legends, and Tales - “Sally Ann Thunder Ann Whirlwind Toad” (pages
742-755)
o Summary
o Text Analysis: Characteristics of Tall Tales
o Reading Strategy: Visualize
o Vocabulary Study
o Vocabulary Practice
o Vocabulary Strategy
o Grammar in Context
o Selection Tests A, B/C
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Holt McDougal Literature Book, 7th Grade-Unit 1- Plot, Conflict and Setting- “An American Childhood” (pages 121-131)
o Text Analysis: Setting in Nonfiction
o Reading Skill: Recognize Cause and Effect
o Vocabulary Study
o Vocabulary Practice
o Vocabulary Strategy
o Grammar in Context
o Selection Tests A, B/C
Websites:
https://newsela.com/
An integrated and interactive website containing nonfiction news articles for students. Teacher can save articles to binder and assign
them to class using laptops.
http://m.socrative.com/
Online platform used to assess students using a variety of activities. Teacher options include: creating a multiple choice quiz, true or
false quizzes as well as interactive games used to facilitate student learning.