It's all about the introduction. Scholars work on the introductory paragraph for their essays, connecting the theme of a myth and The Lightning Thief. They use a graphic organizer to help focus their work and then move to working on the conclusion paragraph using the same techniques. 

Concepts

writing structure, concluding paragraphs, introductory paragraphs

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Allow learners to share introductory and conclusion paragraphs with others for peer feedback

Classroom Considerations

• Lesson 17 of 20 in Grade 6 ELA Module 1, Unit 2
• Complete lessons in order

Pros

• Includes questions for teachers to ask to direct pupil thinking
• Offers ideas on meeting the needs of struggling readers

Cons

• None

Common Core

W.6.2.a W.6.2.b W.6.2.c W.6.2.d W.6.2.e W.6.2.f W.6.9.a W.6.9.b