Objective: By the end of class, students will understand allegory and identify cause / effet in the allegorical story, Golden Kite / Silver Wind.
DO NOW
In a clear, 4-5 sentence paragraph, explain the allegory for Golden Kite / Silver Wind.
Direct Instruction
Cause / Effect. Discuss - practice handout.
Guided
Read pages 366-
Independent
IDENTIFY CAUSE /EFFECT USING graphic organizer provided.
Answer Comprehensive Questions in packet provided.
Exit Pass
What do you think the walls in the story SYMBOLIZE?
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Friday, April 26, 2013
Monday, April 29, The Justice System
Objective: By the end of class, students will evaluate
various Justice systems and be introduced to Lady or the Tiger? by
Frank Stockton.
DO NOW
What does JUSTICE mean to you? How do you think justice is best determined?
Direct Instruction
Brainstorm different types of justice systems.
slideshare on types of governments - take notes
GUIDED
Introduce Lady or the Tiger? page - holt text
Independent
Examine the following situations and decide how you would determine justice.
1. You are in class and your backpack suddenly is gone. You think you know who took it but cannot prove it. What do you do to get justice?
2. Your boyfriend or girlfriend cheated on you with your best friend. What would determine justice in this case?
3. Your sibling tattled on you and now you are grounded.
4. SOMEONE BROKE A WINDOW. You know who did it. If you don't tell, you will be suspended for 5 days and possibly transferred out of school. What is the right and fair thing to do?
5. You get jumped on your way home from school. You know who did it. How are you going to get justice?
Exit Pass
Do you think the USA has the most fair type of government? Why?
DO NOW
What does JUSTICE mean to you? How do you think justice is best determined?
Direct Instruction
Brainstorm different types of justice systems.
slideshare on types of governments - take notes
GUIDED
Introduce Lady or the Tiger? page - holt text
Independent
Examine the following situations and decide how you would determine justice.
1. You are in class and your backpack suddenly is gone. You think you know who took it but cannot prove it. What do you do to get justice?
2. Your boyfriend or girlfriend cheated on you with your best friend. What would determine justice in this case?
3. Your sibling tattled on you and now you are grounded.
4. SOMEONE BROKE A WINDOW. You know who did it. If you don't tell, you will be suspended for 5 days and possibly transferred out of school. What is the right and fair thing to do?
5. You get jumped on your way home from school. You know who did it. How are you going to get justice?
Exit Pass
Do you think the USA has the most fair type of government? Why?
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Wednesday, April 24, Odyssey Final Test and Essay Draft
Objective: By the end of class, students will be assessed on their knowledge of The Odyssey and begin first draft of essay according to rubric and guidelines.
DO NOW
Practice editing handout.
Direct Instruction
Odyssey test.
Guided / Independent
Use a T chart to organize your thoughts prior to writing your 4 paragraph, compare / contrast essay. Write your thesis statement at the top and then, depending on your topic choice, list at least three examples from the text that you intend to include in the first paragraph (comparing) and then the second paragraph (contrasting). This will help you to see if you have enough strong evidence to support your thesis statement.
Exit Pass
Turn in completed t-chart with thesis and at least three strong points in each column of your t-chart.
DO NOW
Practice editing handout.
Direct Instruction
Odyssey test.
Guided / Independent
Use a T chart to organize your thoughts prior to writing your 4 paragraph, compare / contrast essay. Write your thesis statement at the top and then, depending on your topic choice, list at least three examples from the text that you intend to include in the first paragraph (comparing) and then the second paragraph (contrasting). This will help you to see if you have enough strong evidence to support your thesis statement.
Exit Pass
Turn in completed t-chart with thesis and at least three strong points in each column of your t-chart.
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Tuesday, April 23, THe concusion of The Odyssey
Objective: By the end of class, students will view and interpret conlusion of The Odysey, review for final assessment and discuss themes for potential essay topics.
DO NOW
Why does athena disguise Odysseus as a begger before going back to his kingdom? Why do you think Odysseus doesn't want even Penelope to know?
Direct Instruction
Add character traits to Odysseus. How has he changed so far upon his return to Ithaca? Take out the positive / negative trait sheets and add to it.
Make predictions. What is going to happen?
View Conclusion of The Odyssey.
Guided
Reiview for final test on Odyssey that you will take tomorrow!
Review themes and ideas for potential essay topic
Exit PAss
What essay topic are you choosing and why? Write a thesis statement for your topic.
DO NOW
Why does athena disguise Odysseus as a begger before going back to his kingdom? Why do you think Odysseus doesn't want even Penelope to know?
Direct Instruction
Add character traits to Odysseus. How has he changed so far upon his return to Ithaca? Take out the positive / negative trait sheets and add to it.
Make predictions. What is going to happen?
View Conclusion of The Odyssey.
Guided
Reiview for final test on Odyssey that you will take tomorrow!
Review themes and ideas for potential essay topic
Exit PAss
What essay topic are you choosing and why? Write a thesis statement for your topic.
Monday, April 22, 2013
Monday, April 22, THe Odyssey
Objective: By the end of class, students will summarize events leading up to Odysseus' return to Ithaca, identify common themes and determine new character traits of Odysseus upon his return.
DO NOW
Why did Calypso let Odysseus leave her island?
Direct Instruction
Review summaries of island adventures to date. Review map of his journey on page Holt text.
Guided
Complete both sides of handout. On map side, write 2-3 bullet points regarding what happened on each of those islands. On the other side, read directions and on a separate piece of paper, complete numbers 1-4.
Indpendent
View film and complete film review sheets.
DO NOW
Why did Calypso let Odysseus leave her island?
Direct Instruction
Review summaries of island adventures to date. Review map of his journey on page Holt text.
Guided
Complete both sides of handout. On map side, write 2-3 bullet points regarding what happened on each of those islands. On the other side, read directions and on a separate piece of paper, complete numbers 1-4.
Indpendent
View film and complete film review sheets.
Friday, April 19, 2013
Friday, April 19, Summarize
Objective: By the end of class, students will make predictions and summarize specific adventures from the Odyssey in clear concise paragraphs.
DO NOW
Make a prediction - What do you think happens now that Telemachus is searching for his father? Do you think he finds him? What do you think he finds out?
Direct Instruction
SUMMARIZE - generalize. Tell who, what, where, when and why. Do not be too specific. Summaries for the following should be no more than one paragraph / 4-5 sentances.
ANALYZE - break it down. Be specific. Include evidence from the text to support your answer. Include a quote.
Guided / Independent
Get a neo and write summaries for the following. Be sure to spell check and used your best vocabulary and grammar:
1. What happened on the island of the Lotus Eaters?
2. What happened with Circe?
3. a. Summarize what happened in the land of the dead.
b. Analyze what happened in land of the dead.
4. What happened on Calypso's island?
5. What is happening on Ithaca during all of this time?
Exit Pass (include on neo)
What do you think is going to happen when Odysseus finally does get back to Ithaca?
DO NOW
Make a prediction - What do you think happens now that Telemachus is searching for his father? Do you think he finds him? What do you think he finds out?
Direct Instruction
SUMMARIZE - generalize. Tell who, what, where, when and why. Do not be too specific. Summaries for the following should be no more than one paragraph / 4-5 sentances.
ANALYZE - break it down. Be specific. Include evidence from the text to support your answer. Include a quote.
Guided / Independent
Get a neo and write summaries for the following. Be sure to spell check and used your best vocabulary and grammar:
1. What happened on the island of the Lotus Eaters?
2. What happened with Circe?
3. a. Summarize what happened in the land of the dead.
b. Analyze what happened in land of the dead.
4. What happened on Calypso's island?
5. What is happening on Ithaca during all of this time?
Exit Pass (include on neo)
What do you think is going to happen when Odysseus finally does get back to Ithaca?
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Thursday, April 18, Odyssey
Objective: By the end of class, students will read and interpret Odyssey and make real life connections.
DO NOW
QUIZ
What were the three warnings that Teresias, the blind prophet, gave to Odysseus in the Land of the Dead?
Direct Instruction
REVIEW ISLAND THEMES
CYCLOPS = LAWLESSNESS
LOTUS EATER = WARNING AGAINST DRUGS
CIRCE = INFIDELITY
UNDERWORLD = MORTALITY
CALYPSO = HIDING / CONCEALING
ITHACA = FAMILY
READ Calypso Island - 652-654
View and continue to complete film review sheets.
Exit Pass
What similar character traits do the females share in the Odyssey? Think about Circe, Calypso, Penelope, Anticlea (his mom) and Athena. How are each brave, tricky, vulnerable, powerful?
DO NOW
QUIZ
What were the three warnings that Teresias, the blind prophet, gave to Odysseus in the Land of the Dead?
Direct Instruction
REVIEW ISLAND THEMES
CYCLOPS = LAWLESSNESS
LOTUS EATER = WARNING AGAINST DRUGS
CIRCE = INFIDELITY
UNDERWORLD = MORTALITY
CALYPSO = HIDING / CONCEALING
ITHACA = FAMILY
READ Calypso Island - 652-654
View and continue to complete film review sheets.
Exit Pass
What similar character traits do the females share in the Odyssey? Think about Circe, Calypso, Penelope, Anticlea (his mom) and Athena. How are each brave, tricky, vulnerable, powerful?
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Wednesday, April 18, Cyclops Quiz and Circe Island
Objective: By the end of class, student will demonstrate comprehension of epic poem and make connections to real life.
DO NOW
The Island of the Cyclops represents a society of lawlessness. The Cyclops abide by no one's laws, not even Zues'. You may never meet a Cyclops, however, you may have to deal with people that have no respect for the law and do not care about potential consequences. How do you deal with these kinds of people? What if some of them are your friends who have decided they are above the law?
Direct Instruction
Cyclops Test.
Guided
Read Circe Island - pages - holt text
Independent
View film and complete film review sheets.
Exit Pass
Do you think Odysseus is still loyal to Penelope even though he spent so much time with Circe? Remember, he only had to sleep with her one time to turn his men back to human beings.
DO NOW
The Island of the Cyclops represents a society of lawlessness. The Cyclops abide by no one's laws, not even Zues'. You may never meet a Cyclops, however, you may have to deal with people that have no respect for the law and do not care about potential consequences. How do you deal with these kinds of people? What if some of them are your friends who have decided they are above the law?
Direct Instruction
Cyclops Test.
Guided
Read Circe Island - pages - holt text
Independent
View film and complete film review sheets.
Exit Pass
Do you think Odysseus is still loyal to Penelope even though he spent so much time with Circe? Remember, he only had to sleep with her one time to turn his men back to human beings.
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Tuesday, April 17, THe Odyssey
Objective: By the end of class, students will be able to determine positive vs negative character traits, compare the Cyclops to Odysseus and make real life connections.
DO NOW
Using the graphic organizer, write down Odysseus' positive traits and negative traits. Include physical and mental abilities. try to just use half the page so we can add other characters as we learn about them.
Direct Instruction
Finish reading the Cyclops. Answer all sidebars and questions at the end.
Guided / Independent
Discuss the symbolism of the Lotus Eater island and that of the Cyclops. Make connections by writing a paragraph about each according to the guidelines provided.
Exit Pass
Why is it important for Odysseus to let the Cyclops know his real name?
DO NOW
Using the graphic organizer, write down Odysseus' positive traits and negative traits. Include physical and mental abilities. try to just use half the page so we can add other characters as we learn about them.
Direct Instruction
Finish reading the Cyclops. Answer all sidebars and questions at the end.
Guided / Independent
Discuss the symbolism of the Lotus Eater island and that of the Cyclops. Make connections by writing a paragraph about each according to the guidelines provided.
Exit Pass
Why is it important for Odysseus to let the Cyclops know his real name?
Monday, April 15, 2013
Monday, April 15 The Odyssey - CYCLOPS
OBJECTIVE: BY THE END OF CLASS, STUDENTS WILL ANALYZE ODYSSEUS' ADVENTURE ON CYCLOPS ISLAND AND DETERMINE CHARACTER TRAITS.
DO NOW
Look at the depictions of the Cyclops on pages 660 and 662 purple holt text. . Describe each physically. What character traits does each suggest? Which one is more like the Cyclops in the Odyssey?
Direct Instruction
Review plot to date. Review character traits of Odysseus.
Read from the handout you were given last week pages 287- 291.
Guided
Answer sidebars through page 291.
Independent
View Odyssey until Circe Island.
Complete question on film review sheet.
Exit Pass
What are some of Odysseus' strongest character traits? Weakest?
DO NOW
Look at the depictions of the Cyclops on pages 660 and 662 purple holt text. . Describe each physically. What character traits does each suggest? Which one is more like the Cyclops in the Odyssey?
Direct Instruction
Review plot to date. Review character traits of Odysseus.
Read from the handout you were given last week pages 287- 291.
Guided
Answer sidebars through page 291.
Independent
View Odyssey until Circe Island.
Complete question on film review sheet.
Exit Pass
What are some of Odysseus' strongest character traits? Weakest?
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