ELA 3.1

In this lesson

-use context clues to read unknown words

-use context clues to determine the meaning of unknown words and phrases

-write an opinion essay using text-based evidence

-produce complete sentences, recognizing and correcting inappropriate fragments and run-ons

Using Context Clues

• Read the word in the sentence

• Use an illustration, if there is one

Look at these 2 words from lesson 3.1

Humility and cherish

What do you think they mean?

Can you use them in a sentence?

Now lets see them in context.

I am happy for you, Arachne, but I also worry. You must remember to cherish your talent and show humility when your people praise you.

What do you think cherish means?

What do you think humility means?

cherish

Multiple Choice

What does humility mean?

• to brag about yourself

• to think you are the best at everything

• to know you are good at something but you don't show it

Multiple Choice

Arache turned into an eight legged arachnid when Athena poured the poison over her.

• spider

• beetle

• frog

Let's read part of The Weaver's Destiny

ATHENA: Are you the old shepherd? I have heard about your daughter, and I've come to see her incredible gift in action.

OLD SHEPHERD: Of course! Welcome. Arachne, this old lady has heard of your talents and would like to watch you work.

ARACHNE: Of course. She isn't the first, and she won't be the last.

OLD SHEPARD: (Sharply) Arachne! Don't be boastful!

Multiple Choice

Using context clues what do you think BOASTFUL means?

• always bragging

• being mean

• always being right

Multiple Choice

Which statement in NOT an opinion?

• Strawberries taste better than apples.

• The ferris wheel is fun, but the roller coaster is much more fun.

• The dog has black hair and is very furry.

Greek Mythology

There are a many words that come from Greek Mythology that you will or have read about in your lesson.

Trojan Horse - something which attempts to cause the downfall of an enemy

Achilles Heel - a weakness or flaw

The Midas Touch - everything you touch or do will be great

Nemesis - a mortal (human) enemy

Different Types of Sentences

• run on

• fragment of a sentence

• conjunction

Multiple Choice

It was wonderful weather outside the boy flew his kite.

• fragment

• run on

• complete sentence

Multiple Choice

Because it was cold we didn't go outside.

• fragment

• run on

• complete sentence

Multiple Choice

The little boy walked to the store and bought a bag of chips.

• fragment

• run on

• complete sentence

Opinion Writing

This week you will be writing an opinion piece. First what do we know about opinions?

Opinion writing this week will be based on the story The Weaver's Destiny

• First you will need an introduction by deciding on a hook to grab your reader's attention.

• Next a controlling idea, this will state your opinion that will answer the prompt.

Here is your prompt

After reading the Greek myth about Arachne and the informational text about spiders, in your opinion, is Athena justified in turning Arachne into a spider? Use evidence from both texts to support your response.

You will work on your opinion writing throughout the week.

You will need both The Weaver's Destiny and the informational piece on spiders to find evidence.

3.1 turn it will be the Opinion Writing Graphic Organizer.