S T U D E N T G U I D E
Temples
Why did people build temples like the Parthenon in ancient Greece, and why do these structures continue to interest people today?
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Table of Contents
Vocabulary Building
Direct Instruction Guide
STEP 1: Connect
STEP 2: Read
STEP 3: Engage with the Text
STEP 4: Summarize
STEP 5: Build an Argument
STEP 6: Create your CERCA
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Optional Extensions
SYNONYM (SIMILAR OR LIKE WORD)
ANTONYM (OPPOSITE WORD)
(if possible)
PICTURE OF VOCABULARY WORD
SENTENCE USING VOCABULARY WORD
VOCABULARY WORD & DEFINITION
PART OF SPEECH
V O C A B U L A R Y B U I L D I N G
Map a Word: Replica, Ancient
Understanding key vocabulary terms will help you understand the reading. Use the vocabulary word in the title to fill in the word map below.
Completing this process will help the word "stick" in your memory!
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D I R E C T I N S T R U C T I O N G U I D E
Cornell Notes: Understanding a Topic Through Multiple Texts
What is a central, or main, idea? | A central, or main, idea is… |
How do readers find information from more than one text? | Readers find information… |
How can readers compare and contrast multiple texts to understand information? | Readers can compare and contrast… |
Take notes on the lesson using the organizer below:
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Cornell Notes: Understanding a Topic Through Multiple Texts (continued)
Summarize and Reflect
In your own words and in complete sentences, write a 3–4 sentence summary of this skills lesson. An accurate summary will cover the lesson's central ideas and include important details to support those ideas.
Record your summary here:
S T E P 1 : C O N N E C T
Finding Your Purpose for Learning
When you've finished reading the overview, answer the following questions in the space below:
What more would you like to learn about the Parthenon? What would you like to know about the Parthenon’s original purpose, and what it is used for today?
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S T E P 1 : C O N N E C T
Think-Pair-Share
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S T E P 2 : R E A D
Pause and Reflect
When you’ve finished reading, go back and find the questions in the text marked “Pause and Reflect.” These questions will help you connect the text to yourself, to other texts, or to the world around you.
Use the space on the left below to answer the reflection questions. Then, discuss your answers, noting how they were similar or different.
Record “Pause and Reflect” answers here:
Record discussion reflections here:
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S T E P 2 : R E A D
Test Prep Strategy: Pre-Reading Strategies
Pre-reading involves making predictions before you dive into a passage. This step, before you read, strengthens comprehension and test-taking skills.
Before reading, preview the text. If you are reading on a screen, scroll through the piece to determine its length. Then, look at the text and ask the following questions:
Asking these questions before reading will help you actively think about the text as you read, and after.
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S T E P 3 : E N G A G E W I T H T H E T E X T
Highlight and Annotate
In this step, you will analyze the text closely, then discuss your findings to begin developing reasoning for your argument.
The highlighting prompts will help you with the final writing task. You will find evidence to support your own argument or informational piece, as well as models of excellence that will help you better understand a writer’s craft in narratives. The evidence you highlight will be available when you begin building your draft in the next step.
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S T E P 4 : S U M M A R I Z E
Write a Summary
Summaries help you process your thinking about a text and are often a great way to start off an argumentative or informational essay. A good summary shows you have knowledge about a topic.
Practicing summarizing also helps you prepare for the main idea questions posed on many standardized assessments. In addition, summarizing is a helpful skill for working with others, such as when you need to confirm your understanding of what someone else has said. That's a useful skill for all parts of life.
Your summary should:
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S T E P 5 : B U I L D A N A R G U M E N T
Collaborate: Share your Argument Builder
When you’ve completed the argument building step, share your results with others, and listen to how they responded to the same question. Ask questions and give feedback to help strengthen your partners’ reasons and evidence.
Share | Listen |
Why did people build temples like the Parthenon in ancient Greece, and why do these structures continue to interest people today? | Why did people build temples like the Parthenon in ancient Greece, and why do these structures continue to interest people today? |
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S T E P 6 : C R E A T E Y O U R C E R C A
Peer Editing Activity
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S T E P 6 : C R E A T E Y O U R C E R C A
Writing Reflection
Before you submit your final CERCA, write a brief reflection describing your experience.
An area for growth for me on this piece or in my writing in general is…
The strongest areas of this piece of writing are…
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Through self-assessment and/or peer editing, I learned…
Optional Extensions
The following activities can be used as optional extensions to this lesson.
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O P T I O N A L E X T E N S I O N : A C T I V I T Y
Make a Mosaic
Background
Mosaics are images made of tile, glass, or stone. These patterned pictures can appear on walls, ceilings, and floors. When exploring ancient ruins in Greece, archaeologists often uncover mosaics. These images teach us about how people lived, and about what was valued in their societies.
Above: an ancient floor tile from the island of Cypress.
With this activity, you will make your own mosaic out of paper. Your mosaic will be of a pattern or an object of interest to you (for example, a soccer ball, a car, etc.).
Materials Needed
Create
Share
We love seeing the brilliant art students create! Share your designs on social media with the hashtag #SparkCourageousThinking.
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O P T I O N A L E X T E N S I O N : I N Q U I R Y T O R E S E A R C H
Asking Questions of the Texts
As you engage with texts in any subject, you can actively ask questions about the author’s purpose, intended audience, and occasion to understand the message. The table below provides examples.
Approaches | Example |
Questions about the author | Is the author an authority on this topic? What was the author’s motivation in writing this piece? |
Questions about the audience, purpose, and occasion of the text | Why was this article written? Why was it published at this time? |
Questions about civics, economics, geography, and history | How can we learn about the lives of everyday people in the past? |
Questions about concepts and ideas | What does the Parthenon tell us about ancient Greek culture? |
Questions about self and community reflections | Why are we still so interested in the Parthenon? |
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Asking Questions of the Texts (continued)
Use the table below to record questions about the text you read.
Approaches | Questions |
Questions about the author | |
Questions about the audience, purpose, and occasion of the text | |
Questions about civics, economics, geography, and history | |
Questions about concepts and ideas | |
Self and Community Reflections | |
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