The Lightning Thief & Greek Mythology (2020)

Lesson 26
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ELA

Unit 8

6th Grade

Lesson 26 of 28

Objective


Analyze how Percy’s relationship with his father has changed over time. 

Readings and Materials


  • Book: The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan  — Ch. 21

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Target Task


Question 1

What does Poseidon feel toward Percy? 

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Which two details support your answer? 

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Question 2

How does Percy’s relationship with his father change in this chapter? Explain using details from the text.

Key Questions


  • pp. 338–339: Describe the mood on Mt. Olympus. Make sure to use details from the text to support your answer.
  • p. 341: Why is Percy relieved when Poseidon is so distant?
  • pp. 345–346: How does Poseidon feel about Percy? What makes you think that?
  • p. 343: Who was speaking from the pit? Why do you think Zeus avoids talking about it? 
  • p.352: Why doesn’t Percy petrify Gabe when he finally has the perfect opportunity for revenge?

Vocabulary


fatalities (335)

Common Core Standards


  • RL.6.3 — Describe how a particular story's or drama's plot unfolds in a series of episodes as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution.

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Explain Luke’s motivation for stealing the master bolt. 

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