Learning Goals
Students will be able to analyze character development in The Lightning Thief using specific textual evidence to explain how events shape Percy, Annabeth, and Grover.
Students will be able to interpret figurative language and word choice from The Lightning Thief to explain how language creates mood, tone, and theme.
Students will be able to cite and integrate relevant quotations from The Lightning Thief into analytical writing that supports a clear claim about a theme or character.
Students will be able to compose a coherent analytical reflection that explains how their mixed media choices represent themes, characters, and obstacles from The Lightning Thief.
Students will be able to use reading strategies to determine the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary and multiple-meaning words encountered in The Lightning Thief.
Students will be able to collaborate with peers to plan, revise, and present a gallery exhibition of mixed media portraits based on themes from The Lightning Thief.
Products
Weekly Reader Response Journal and Analytical Artist Statement
Students will maintain a weekly reader response journal that tracks vocabulary, textual evidence, and analysis of characters and themes. They will finish with a polished artist statement that explains how their final mixed media portrait represents the novel’s ideas.
Journey Through The Lightning Thief Gallery Exhibition and Mini-Presentation
Teams will curate and present a mini-exhibition of their mixed media portraits, using visual art and brief speaking notes to explain literary themes, character change, and evidence from the novel. The exhibition includes peer feedback and a collaborative reflection on the creative process.
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