Lesson
type of graphic organizer, explain to them that in the middle they must write similarities and in the two sides they must write the differences. Tell them to use the descriptions they wrote on page 81, Activity 5, and that they can also add words from the previous activity if they like. Also tell them to use comparing and contrasting connectors to relate similarities and differences to create descriptions. Once they have their descriptions ready, give them some time to create images to illustrate their comparisons. Suggest that they use different styles, sizes, and colors for their fonts to make their diagrams more attractive. Monitor to give teams feedback. Differentiated Instruction Activities 2: Use the Think-Pair Share Strategy within the teams to promote peer tutoring. Don’t forget to always highlight the contributions of every team member.
Lesson
1 Choose adjectives from the box to write descriptions. 118
(Possible answers)
brave
di cult
luxurious
British
old
wonderful
wise
dangerous
wise king old magician brave sailor British forest
luxurious palace dangerous island di cult decisions wonderful adventures
a Solomon b Merlin c Sinbad d forest
e palace f Giants’ Island g decisions h adventures
2 Fill in the Venn Diagram describing the similarities and differences from the legends you chose. Illustrate it.
(Possible answers)
Merlin must nd a foster family to hide the future King.
There are babies and wise characters who must make di cult decisions.
Solomon must decide who the mother of the baby is.
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Achievement
Compare the components in legend writing.
Teaching Guidelines
• Relate similarities and differences to create descriptions. • Create images to illustrate a comparison.
Development Which aspects are similar in all the legends? Ask students: Which aspects are similar in all the legends? and invite them to share their ideas. 1. Choose adjectives from the box to write descriptions. Organize the class into small teams, read instructions aloud, and have them perform this task writing descriptions for the main aspects of the legends they read in this unit. Emphasize word order. Monitor while teams work to check. 2. Fill in the Venn Diagram describing the similarities and differences from the legends you chose. Illustrate it. Read instructions aloud and draw students’ attention to the Venn Diagram. If they are not familiar with this
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