Objective: By the end of class, students will read / interpret and view ACT's 3 and 4 of Romeo & Juliet.
DO NOW
Review the character relations and the timeline of Romeo & Juliet.
Direct Instruction
Review the rest of Act 3 and then view.
Read Act 4 scene 1 and 5.
View through Act 4.
Exit Pass
In your own words, restate the Friar's plan. Do you think it was a wise plan? What might you have suggested if you were the Friar?
Monday, June 10, 2013
Friday, June 7, 2013
Friday, June 7, Act 3 Romeo & Juliet
Objective: By the end of class, students will read and analyze Act 3 scene 1 and 2, answer study guide questions and view film through Act 3.
DO NOW
Complete handout by choosing correct answers for each letter.
Direct Instruction
read / act Act 3 scene 1 & 2.
Guided
Answer study guide questions.
Independent
View through Act 3.
Exit Pass
Is exiling Romeo fair punishment? Why or why not?
DO NOW
Complete handout by choosing correct answers for each letter.
Direct Instruction
read / act Act 3 scene 1 & 2.
Guided
Answer study guide questions.
Independent
View through Act 3.
Exit Pass
Is exiling Romeo fair punishment? Why or why not?
Thursday, June 6, 2013
Thursday, June 6 Romeo & Juliet
Objective: By the end of class, students will read / analyze Act 2 scenes 3-5, answer comprehensive questions and view film to date.
DO NOW
After Romeo and Juliet profess their love for each other, Romeo goes to speak with the priest, Friar Lawrence, to ask him to secretly marry them. Do you think the priest should married them without telling their parents /Why or why not?
Direct instruction
Read analyze scenes 3-5 of Romeo and Juliet.
Identify the reasons that Friar Lawrence gets involved compared to the nurse's involvement. Do you agree or disagree with their actions? Why ?
Independent
View through Act 2.
Answer film review questions.
Exit Pass
This marriage plan is very sporadic and sudden. They have no plan for the future. Would you get married secretly against your parents wishes? D you think the Friar and Nurse should have made these teens more aware of possible problems they could encounter? Explain.
DO NOW
After Romeo and Juliet profess their love for each other, Romeo goes to speak with the priest, Friar Lawrence, to ask him to secretly marry them. Do you think the priest should married them without telling their parents /Why or why not?
Direct instruction
Read analyze scenes 3-5 of Romeo and Juliet.
Identify the reasons that Friar Lawrence gets involved compared to the nurse's involvement. Do you agree or disagree with their actions? Why ?
Independent
View through Act 2.
Answer film review questions.
Exit Pass
This marriage plan is very sporadic and sudden. They have no plan for the future. Would you get married secretly against your parents wishes? D you think the Friar and Nurse should have made these teens more aware of possible problems they could encounter? Explain.
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Tuesday, June 4, Act 1 Study Guide / Act 2
Objective: By the end of class, students will demonstrate comprehension of Act 1 and
Do Now
Do you believe in love at first sight? Do you think Romeo ever really did love Rosaline? Or is it all just LUST?
Direct Instruction
Take out study questions from Prologue and Act 1. Complete - to be turned in by first bell and graded as quiz.
Guided / Independent
Read Act 2 scene 2 in Old English!! Complete old English handouts with examples from the text.
View through Act 2 scene 2.
Exit Pass
Do you think the priest, Friar Lawrence, should have married them? Was it a sin on his part, or do his good intentions pardon him for his actions?
Do Now
Do you believe in love at first sight? Do you think Romeo ever really did love Rosaline? Or is it all just LUST?
Direct Instruction
Take out study questions from Prologue and Act 1. Complete - to be turned in by first bell and graded as quiz.
Guided / Independent
Read Act 2 scene 2 in Old English!! Complete old English handouts with examples from the text.
View through Act 2 scene 2.
Exit Pass
Do you think the priest, Friar Lawrence, should have married them? Was it a sin on his part, or do his good intentions pardon him for his actions?
Monday, June 3, 2013
Monday, June 3, Romeo & Juliet Act 1 Scenes 2-5
Objective: By the end of class, students will read the rest of Act 1 and demonstrate reading comprehension in addition to identifying and interpreting Shakespearean language.
DO NOW
According to basic plot structure where does all of ACT1 take place? Describe the setting and basic situation of Romeo and Juliet.
Direct Instruction
Read / Act scenes 2-5 of Act 1.
Identify Shakespearean words as we read and add to handout from Friday.
Guided / Independent
Answer study guide questions for Prologue and Act 1 on handout provided.
Exit Pass
Do you believe in love at first sight? Do you think Romeo ever really did love Rosaline? Or is it all just LUST?
DO NOW
According to basic plot structure where does all of ACT1 take place? Describe the setting and basic situation of Romeo and Juliet.
Direct Instruction
Read / Act scenes 2-5 of Act 1.
Identify Shakespearean words as we read and add to handout from Friday.
Guided / Independent
Answer study guide questions for Prologue and Act 1 on handout provided.
Exit Pass
Do you believe in love at first sight? Do you think Romeo ever really did love Rosaline? Or is it all just LUST?
Friday, May 31, 2013
Friday, May 31, Romeo & Juliet
Objective: By the end of class, students will read / analyze ACT 1 scene 1 of Romeo & Juliet and identify and practice Shakespearean language.
DO NOW
Read the prologue from NO FEAR Shakespeare page 3, and summarize in your own words in a short paragraph.
Direct Instruction
Assign roles.
Read together ACT 1 scene 1.
Guided / Independent
Use No Fear book to find examples of the Shakespearean words on the handout provided. You are given the definitions of the words. Find examples from Act 1 / Scene 1 for each and write down the quote below the word. You will be responsible for memorizing the meanings of these words!!
Exit Pass
In Romeo & Juliet, who speaks in prose and who speaks in poetry? Why?
DO NOW
Read the prologue from NO FEAR Shakespeare page 3, and summarize in your own words in a short paragraph.
Direct Instruction
Assign roles.
Read together ACT 1 scene 1.
Guided / Independent
Use No Fear book to find examples of the Shakespearean words on the handout provided. You are given the definitions of the words. Find examples from Act 1 / Scene 1 for each and write down the quote below the word. You will be responsible for memorizing the meanings of these words!!
Exit Pass
In Romeo & Juliet, who speaks in prose and who speaks in poetry? Why?
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Wednesday, May 28, Introduction to Shakespeare
Objective: By the end of class, students will be assessed on knowledge of poetic devices, introduced to Shakespeare, complete anticipation guides for Romeo and Juliet and practice language / phrases of Shakespearean language.
DO NOW
Poetry device quiz
Direct Instruction
Shakespeare introduction - pages 776-777.
Guided Independent
Divide into 5 groups. Click here - we will review directions together. Each group to take a section and answer the respective questions.
Closure
Each group must share findings - other groups take notes. All groups will be responsible for ALL information.
Exit Pass
How do the 5 acts of Shakespeare's plays correlate to a plot structure?
DO NOW
Poetry device quiz
Direct Instruction
Shakespeare introduction - pages 776-777.
Guided Independent
Divide into 5 groups. Click here - we will review directions together. Each group to take a section and answer the respective questions.
Closure
Each group must share findings - other groups take notes. All groups will be responsible for ALL information.
Exit Pass
How do the 5 acts of Shakespeare's plays correlate to a plot structure?
Friday, May 24, 2013
Friday, May 24, Poetry
Objective: By the end of class, students will review poetic devices, read Shakespeare's Seven Ages of Man and complete personal imagery poems.
DO NOW
Tongue twisters are good examples of Alliteration. Some examples is:
Peter piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.
Sally sold sea shells by the seashore.
Now write one of your own.
Direct Instruction
Read The Seven Ages of Man by Shakespeare pages 444-445.
Identify the metaphors within the extended metaphor.
Independent
Complete Imagery poems on laptops.
Exit Pass
Print to display.
DO NOW
Tongue twisters are good examples of Alliteration. Some examples is:
Peter piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.
Sally sold sea shells by the seashore.
Now write one of your own.
Direct Instruction
Read The Seven Ages of Man by Shakespeare pages 444-445.
Identify the metaphors within the extended metaphor.
Independent
Complete Imagery poems on laptops.
Exit Pass
Print to display.
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Thursday, May 23, Poetry / Personification / Hyperboles and Imagery Poems
Objective: By the end of class, students will learn new poetic devices and write original imagery poems with visual pairing.
DO NOW
Describe ANYTHING using sight, sound, smell, touch and taste. DO NOT TELL US WHAT YOU ARE DESCRIBING. We will have to guess when you read the description.
Direct Instruction
Personification and hyperbole worksheets.
independent
Type finalized copy of personal imagery poem. Be sure to have a title and your name on it! Then create a visual to match it. You can use a power point slide to create a collage of pictures. Minimum 5 pix
Exit Pass
Share with me on google docs or drop it in my drop box - see rihgt side of blog.
DO NOW
Describe ANYTHING using sight, sound, smell, touch and taste. DO NOT TELL US WHAT YOU ARE DESCRIBING. We will have to guess when you read the description.
Direct Instruction
Personification and hyperbole worksheets.
independent
Type finalized copy of personal imagery poem. Be sure to have a title and your name on it! Then create a visual to match it. You can use a power point slide to create a collage of pictures. Minimum 5 pix
Exit Pass
Share with me on google docs or drop it in my drop box - see rihgt side of blog.
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Wednesday, May 22, Imagery in Poetry
Objective: By the end of class, students will read and identify imagery in poetry and create their own imagery poem.
DO NOW
Using all five senses (taste, smell, sound, touch, sight) describe one of the following:
1. Your favorite ice cream.
2. Your favorite sport.
3. Your favorite season.
Direct Instruction
slideshare - imagery
Read and Analyze Hope is a thing with Feathers.
Guided
Break don and identify images. What do they represent? What picture does this create? What is the poet trying to say?
Independent
IMAGERY - Poetic thoughts
Think of a topic for which you would like to write a poem full of imagery.
Complete the graphic organizer provided. Then using he information on the organizer, restructure the information into poetic format. It does not have to rhyme.
Exit Pass
DO NOW
Using all five senses (taste, smell, sound, touch, sight) describe one of the following:
1. Your favorite ice cream.
2. Your favorite sport.
3. Your favorite season.
Direct Instruction
slideshare - imagery
Read and Analyze Hope is a thing with Feathers.
Guided
Break don and identify images. What do they represent? What picture does this create? What is the poet trying to say?
Independent
IMAGERY - Poetic thoughts
Think of a topic for which you would like to write a poem full of imagery.
Complete the graphic organizer provided. Then using he information on the organizer, restructure the information into poetic format. It does not have to rhyme.
Exit Pass
Monday, May 20, 2013
Monday, May 20, Imagery / Sybmolism
Objective: By the end of class, students will be assessed on allegory and introduced to imagery and symbolism in poetry.
DO NOW
What is your favorite food? Think about that food and write down all of the sensations you experience while eating that food. Think of all the senses - sight, sound, taste, touch, smell.
Direct Instruction
Allegory of the Cave video - QUIZ
Read - How to Eat a Guava- 541-544.
Write down all of the descriptive words that create imagery.
Independent
IMAGERY - Poetic thoughts
Think of a topic for which you would like to write a poem full of imagery.
Complete the graphic organizer provided. Then using he information on the organizer, restructure the information into poetic format. It does not have to rhyme.
Exit Pass
DO NOW
What is your favorite food? Think about that food and write down all of the sensations you experience while eating that food. Think of all the senses - sight, sound, taste, touch, smell.
Direct Instruction
Allegory of the Cave video - QUIZ
Read - How to Eat a Guava- 541-544.
Write down all of the descriptive words that create imagery.
Independent
IMAGERY - Poetic thoughts
Think of a topic for which you would like to write a poem full of imagery.
Complete the graphic organizer provided. Then using he information on the organizer, restructure the information into poetic format. It does not have to rhyme.
Exit Pass
Friday, May 17, 2013
Friday, May 17, The Scarlett Ibis
Objective: By the end of class, students will analyze the Scarlett Ibis as allegory.
DO NOW
What are some of the things that Doodle and the Scarlett Ibis have in common?
Direct Instruction
What do you think the message (theme) is in the Scarlett Ibis?
1. You can't try to make someone something he is not.
2. It is difficult to survive in an environment in which you are not accustomed.
3. Who you are should be good enough.
Independent
1. What might the external beauty of the Scarlett Ibis represent (symbolize)?
2. Describe how the Scarlett Ibis is an allegory for the above themes?
3. Analyze the allegory of the Scarlett Ibis. This means first show how the author uses the Ibis to represent Doodle. THEN, explain why this was a good way of expressing the above themes.
DO NOW
What are some of the things that Doodle and the Scarlett Ibis have in common?
Direct Instruction
What do you think the message (theme) is in the Scarlett Ibis?
1. You can't try to make someone something he is not.
2. It is difficult to survive in an environment in which you are not accustomed.
3. Who you are should be good enough.
Independent
1. What might the external beauty of the Scarlett Ibis represent (symbolize)?
2. Describe how the Scarlett Ibis is an allegory for the above themes?
3. Analyze the allegory of the Scarlett Ibis. This means first show how the author uses the Ibis to represent Doodle. THEN, explain why this was a good way of expressing the above themes.
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Thursday, May 16,
Objective: By the end of class, students will analyze the allegory of The Scarlet Ibis and find various ways to identify character traits.
DO NOW
Summarize the Scarlet ibis on a literal level.
Direct Instruction
What do we know about the scarlett ibis? List traits and information that we know.
Look back at the story from the beginning. On the left side of the t-chart, list quotes or specific events from the story. Then on the right side, list the corresponding character traits that the quote or event reveals about Doodle.
On the back of your t-chart, list the traits of the Scarlett Ibis. Next to it list Doodle's traits. How are they alike/ How might they be different?
Brother unsuccessfully changes Doodle into what he wanted him to be. Doodle dies. What statement is the Author trying to make about human nature? This would be the theme.
EXIT PASS
WHAT do you think the author's purpose is in using allegory to deliver the theme? Do you think this allegory was effective?
DO NOW
Summarize the Scarlet ibis on a literal level.
Direct Instruction
What do we know about the scarlett ibis? List traits and information that we know.
Look back at the story from the beginning. On the left side of the t-chart, list quotes or specific events from the story. Then on the right side, list the corresponding character traits that the quote or event reveals about Doodle.
On the back of your t-chart, list the traits of the Scarlett Ibis. Next to it list Doodle's traits. How are they alike/ How might they be different?
Brother unsuccessfully changes Doodle into what he wanted him to be. Doodle dies. What statement is the Author trying to make about human nature? This would be the theme.
EXIT PASS
WHAT do you think the author's purpose is in using allegory to deliver the theme? Do you think this allegory was effective?
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Wednesday, May 15
Objective: By hte end of class, students will finish the allegory, The Scarett Ibis, summarize on a literal level and determine author's intent.
DO NOW
Why do you think Doodle put his hands around his own neck when he saw the injured, dying red bird? Why do you think Doodle relates to the Scarlett Ibis?
Direct Instruction
Read conclusion of Scarlet Ibis.
Summerize the story on a literal level 4-6 sentences). Use the rubric provided to you yesterday. Be sure to note, "WHO WHAT WHY WHEN WHERE" and don't provide too many details.
Answer the following questions:
1. What was the Scarlett Ibis' natural habitat according to Father?
2. How did it get to the Southern US?
3. AS Doodle watches the bird die, why does he relate to him?
4. What does the physical beauty of the Ibis symbolize in Doodle?
5. How is school for Doodle similar to the Southern US for Ibis?
6. Do you think anything could have been done to help the Ibis survive?
7. Do you think Doodle could ever change enough to survive in this society on his own?
8. What is the theme or message of this allegory?
Exit Pass
What is the author's intent in using allegory to demonstrate the theme of The Scarlet Ibis?
The author's intent in writing The Scarlet Ibis was to demonstrate that..... He uses allegory in order to
DO NOW
Why do you think Doodle put his hands around his own neck when he saw the injured, dying red bird? Why do you think Doodle relates to the Scarlett Ibis?
Direct Instruction
Read conclusion of Scarlet Ibis.
Summerize the story on a literal level 4-6 sentences). Use the rubric provided to you yesterday. Be sure to note, "WHO WHAT WHY WHEN WHERE" and don't provide too many details.
Answer the following questions:
1. What was the Scarlett Ibis' natural habitat according to Father?
2. How did it get to the Southern US?
3. AS Doodle watches the bird die, why does he relate to him?
4. What does the physical beauty of the Ibis symbolize in Doodle?
5. How is school for Doodle similar to the Southern US for Ibis?
6. Do you think anything could have been done to help the Ibis survive?
7. Do you think Doodle could ever change enough to survive in this society on his own?
8. What is the theme or message of this allegory?
Exit Pass
What is the author's intent in using allegory to demonstrate the theme of The Scarlet Ibis?
The author's intent in writing The Scarlet Ibis was to demonstrate that..... He uses allegory in order to
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Tuesday, May 14, The Scarlett Ibis
Objective; By the end of class, students will read / analyze the allegory, The Scarlet Ibis and make real life connections.
DO NOW
Are you ever embarrassed of someone in your own family? Why? How do you react? What is the author's intent in showing brother's disdain for Doodle's mental and physical handicaps?
Direct Instruction
Continue to read - Scarlet Ibis - pages - 349-351
Guided / Independent
Complete double journal entries.
Review SUMMARY rubric. WRITE A summary to date for Scarlet Ibis on the LITERAL level. That means what is actually happening in the story (NOT what it symbolizes).
EXIT PASS
DO NOW
Are you ever embarrassed of someone in your own family? Why? How do you react? What is the author's intent in showing brother's disdain for Doodle's mental and physical handicaps?
Direct Instruction
Continue to read - Scarlet Ibis - pages - 349-351
Guided / Independent
Complete double journal entries.
Review SUMMARY rubric. WRITE A summary to date for Scarlet Ibis on the LITERAL level. That means what is actually happening in the story (NOT what it symbolizes).
EXIT PASS
Monday, May 13, 2013
Monday, May 13, THe Scarlett Ibis
Objective: By the end of class, students will continue to read and analyze the Scarlett Ibis - an allegory for human nature.
DO NOW
Making connections -
1. Do you ever feel "out of place"? What is the best way to handle?
2. Has anyone in your family ever tried to change your behavior so you would not embarrass them? How did you or would you react?
3. Do you feel as though you FIT IN? Why or why not? Do you care?
Direct Instruction
Read / analyze Scarlett Ibis. Compare Doodle to the Scarlett Ibis. How are they both "out of place?"
Independent
DO NOW
Making connections -
1. Do you ever feel "out of place"? What is the best way to handle?
2. Has anyone in your family ever tried to change your behavior so you would not embarrass them? How did you or would you react?
3. Do you feel as though you FIT IN? Why or why not? Do you care?
Direct Instruction
Read / analyze Scarlett Ibis. Compare Doodle to the Scarlett Ibis. How are they both "out of place?"
Independent
Friday, May 10, 2013
Friday, May 10, The Scarlet Ibis
Objective: By the end of class, students will continue to analyze allegory and identify symbols in short fiction.
DO NOW
Name three symbols that represent you and explain why you think that.
Direct Instruction
Power/point - allegory and symbolism
Write a message using symbols. We will then have to guess wht it says. - Use 3-5 symbols in a row to form a sentence.
Scarlett Ibis - holt text - pages for introduction
Handout symbols sheet for Scarlet Ibis - review symbols prior to reading
DO NOW
Name three symbols that represent you and explain why you think that.
Direct Instruction
Power/point - allegory and symbolism
Write a message using symbols. We will then have to guess wht it says. - Use 3-5 symbols in a row to form a sentence.
Scarlett Ibis - holt text - pages for introduction
Handout symbols sheet for Scarlet Ibis - review symbols prior to reading
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Thursday, May 9,
Objective: By the end of class, students will identify symbolism in short fiction and answer critical thinking questions. Students will also, practice new vocabulary and understand connotations and denotations.
DO NOW
In society, we use images to represent greater ideas, themes and messages. What do the following represent?
Heart
Eagle
Owl
Book
Snake
Gold
Direct Instruction
Review answers to multiple choice quiz from yesterday.
Read introduction to THE GRANDFATHER, page 358. Take notes.
Guided / Independent
Silently read The Grandfather - pages 359-361.
Answer questions 1-9 on page 362.
Read directions for A SYMBOL OF YOUR OWN on page 362 and complete either poem or paragraph according to the directions.
Exit Pass
What kind of story uses symbols the most?
a. fiction
b. non-fiction
c. allegory
d. cause / effect
e. compare / contrast
DO NOW
In society, we use images to represent greater ideas, themes and messages. What do the following represent?
Heart
Eagle
Owl
Book
Snake
Gold
Direct Instruction
Review answers to multiple choice quiz from yesterday.
Read introduction to THE GRANDFATHER, page 358. Take notes.
Guided / Independent
Silently read The Grandfather - pages 359-361.
Answer questions 1-9 on page 362.
Read directions for A SYMBOL OF YOUR OWN on page 362 and complete either poem or paragraph according to the directions.
Exit Pass
What kind of story uses symbols the most?
a. fiction
b. non-fiction
c. allegory
d. cause / effect
e. compare / contrast
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Wednesday, May 8,
Objective: By the end of class, students will summarize and compare history with current events.
DO NOW
QUIZ
Open text book to page 381-382. Take test practice for the four Einstein articles.
Direct Instruction
View 1
View 2
View Obama speech regarding North Korea.
Read together article on "OBAMA - North Korea has failed Again." Use active reading strategies to decipher information.
1. Put comments in margins where you make personal connections.
2. ANNOTATE. This means:
Put a ? near a sentence or word you may not understand.
Put a + where you agree with something
Put a - when you disagree.
Put a !! when something surprises you.
Circle important statements.
Summerize the article in 4-5 sentences.
There are many similarities between the cold war (USA and Soviet Union) and the current events between North Korea and USA. Use the following questions to guide you to write a a compare / contrast in paragraph form between cold war and current events. Minimum - 7 sentences.
1. What type of government was Soviet Union? North Korea?
2. What did Soviet Union threaten? What is North Korea threatening?
3. How did the USA react to Soviet Union? How did that work out?
4. How is the USA reacting to the North Korean threat? Is this similar to what we did during cold war?
5. What do you expect might happen in our current situation with North Korea?
DO NOW
QUIZ
Open text book to page 381-382. Take test practice for the four Einstein articles.
Direct Instruction
View 1
View 2
View Obama speech regarding North Korea.
Read together article on "OBAMA - North Korea has failed Again." Use active reading strategies to decipher information.
1. Put comments in margins where you make personal connections.
2. ANNOTATE. This means:
Put a ? near a sentence or word you may not understand.
Put a + where you agree with something
Put a - when you disagree.
Put a !! when something surprises you.
Circle important statements.
Summerize the article in 4-5 sentences.
There are many similarities between the cold war (USA and Soviet Union) and the current events between North Korea and USA. Use the following questions to guide you to write a a compare / contrast in paragraph form between cold war and current events. Minimum - 7 sentences.
1. What type of government was Soviet Union? North Korea?
2. What did Soviet Union threaten? What is North Korea threatening?
3. How did the USA react to Soviet Union? How did that work out?
4. How is the USA reacting to the North Korean threat? Is this similar to what we did during cold war?
5. What do you expect might happen in our current situation with North Korea?
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Tuesday, May 7, Summaries/Compare/ Synthesize
Objective: By the end of class, students will be able to write summaries and synthesize information written in different genres.
DO NOW
Copy into notebooks:
In 1931, Albert Einstein was interviewed about his view on war. He was very clear that he did not believe in war and wanted peace. He believed that the money put into the war should be used for the economy. However, in 1939, his view changed. He wrote a letter to President Roosevelt explaining how Germany had uranium and could build nuclear bombs. Einstein did not want to encourage war, however, he thought perhaps the US should keep an "eye" on Germany's activities and build weapons to defend ourselves if necessary.
Direct Instruction
Read next two articles from Albert Einstein regarding nuclear weapons. Holt text pages 378-380.
Guided / Independent
Summarize each one.
Test Practice
Compare these two articles. Use the DO NOW as a guide.
View cold war
Exit Pass
What is your view on countries having nuclear weapons?
DO NOW
Copy into notebooks:
In 1931, Albert Einstein was interviewed about his view on war. He was very clear that he did not believe in war and wanted peace. He believed that the money put into the war should be used for the economy. However, in 1939, his view changed. He wrote a letter to President Roosevelt explaining how Germany had uranium and could build nuclear bombs. Einstein did not want to encourage war, however, he thought perhaps the US should keep an "eye" on Germany's activities and build weapons to defend ourselves if necessary.
Direct Instruction
Read next two articles from Albert Einstein regarding nuclear weapons. Holt text pages 378-380.
Guided / Independent
Summarize each one.
Test Practice
Compare these two articles. Use the DO NOW as a guide.
View cold war
Exit Pass
What is your view on countries having nuclear weapons?
Monday, May 6, 2013
Monday, May 6, ColdWar / Non - fiction - summarize
Objective: By the end of class, students will read and view information on the cold war and summarize.
DO NOW
What are the main components of creating a summary?
Direct Instruction
Review how to write a summary
Read- Weapons of the Spirit/ Letters to the President - pages 375-377...
Then view
view2
view 3
Guided
Independent
Write a summary of each article using the format and graphic organizer provided.
Now SYNTHESIZE the information from both readings. Take the main points from each and combine them in summary format
Exit Pass
After reading both the article and letter, what have you learned about Albert Einstein's view of the cold war?
DO NOW
What are the main components of creating a summary?
Direct Instruction
Review how to write a summary
Read- Weapons of the Spirit/ Letters to the President - pages 375-377...
Then view
view2
view 3
Guided
Independent
Write a summary of each article using the format and graphic organizer provided.
Now SYNTHESIZE the information from both readings. Take the main points from each and combine them in summary format
Exit Pass
After reading both the article and letter, what have you learned about Albert Einstein's view of the cold war?
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Thursday, MAy 2, Allegory
Objective: By the end of class, students will practice new vocabulary and identify morals of short Aesop Fables (mini allegories).
DO NOW
What is a SYMBOL? What do the walls symbolize in Golden Kite / Silver Wind? What is the THEME or message that Bradbury is trying to convey through this allegory?
Direct Instruction
Aesop's Fables handout. Fables are allegorical stories that often use animals to symbolize an idea or message greater importance.
Guided / Independent
Read directions together. Then read each short fable an determine the MORAL or message or lesson that each one is trying to teach.
Exit Pass
Name three symbols of which you are familiar and explain what they represent.
DO NOW
What is a SYMBOL? What do the walls symbolize in Golden Kite / Silver Wind? What is the THEME or message that Bradbury is trying to convey through this allegory?
Direct Instruction
Aesop's Fables handout. Fables are allegorical stories that often use animals to symbolize an idea or message greater importance.
Guided / Independent
Read directions together. Then read each short fable an determine the MORAL or message or lesson that each one is trying to teach.
Exit Pass
Name three symbols of which you are familiar and explain what they represent.
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
WEdnesday, May 1, Allegory
Objective: By the end of class, students will practice cause / effect, summarize the literal and figurative meaning of the Allegory, Golden Kite / Silver Wind and review reading comprehensive question.
DO NOW
Cause / effect handout
Direct Instruction
Review answers to comprehensive questions completed yesterday or for homework.
Guided / Independent
Write a 4-5 sentence summary of Golden Kite/ Silver Wind - Literal meaning.
Write a 4-5 sentence summary of Golden Kite / Silver Wind - what does this story represent? What is it really talking about (underlying meaning)
Exit Pass
What do you think the author's purpose was in writing this allegory? Ray Bradbury is the author of GK/SW.
DO NOW
Cause / effect handout
Direct Instruction
Review answers to comprehensive questions completed yesterday or for homework.
Guided / Independent
Write a 4-5 sentence summary of Golden Kite/ Silver Wind - Literal meaning.
Write a 4-5 sentence summary of Golden Kite / Silver Wind - what does this story represent? What is it really talking about (underlying meaning)
Exit Pass
What do you think the author's purpose was in writing this allegory? Ray Bradbury is the author of GK/SW.
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Tuesday, April 30, The Golden Kite / Silver Wind
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?
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?
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?
Saturday, April 6, 2013
Monday, April 8, the odyssey
Objective: By the end of class, students will read the
beginning of Odysseus' adventure and determine character traits of
Odysseus (good and bad).
DO NOW
Vocabulary worksheet - Use textbook to complete side one of handout provided- page 649.
DIRECT INSTRUCTION
Review vocabulary.
Read LOTUS EATERS - page 658. Does Odysseus truly care about his men. How do you know?
USE NEOS to answer the following in paragraph format.
Make connections handout - write a paragraph in response to the prompt for the Lotus eaters.
View pics of Cyclops on pages 660 and 662. Compare and contrast their physical and suggested personality character traits. Use at least 5 descriptive adjectives for each. Which one do you think the Cyclops is going to be more like?
View film until they enter the Cyclops cave.
Read Cyclops - pages 284-287. List some character traits of Cyclops and Odysseus. How are they alike? How are they different? What do you learn so far about Odysseus?
Exit PAss
List character traits of Odysseus that make him a flawed hero?
DO NOW
Vocabulary worksheet - Use textbook to complete side one of handout provided- page 649.
DIRECT INSTRUCTION
Review vocabulary.
Read LOTUS EATERS - page 658. Does Odysseus truly care about his men. How do you know?
USE NEOS to answer the following in paragraph format.
Make connections handout - write a paragraph in response to the prompt for the Lotus eaters.
View pics of Cyclops on pages 660 and 662. Compare and contrast their physical and suggested personality character traits. Use at least 5 descriptive adjectives for each. Which one do you think the Cyclops is going to be more like?
View film until they enter the Cyclops cave.
Read Cyclops - pages 284-287. List some character traits of Cyclops and Odysseus. How are they alike? How are they different? What do you learn so far about Odysseus?
Exit PAss
List character traits of Odysseus that make him a flawed hero?
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Thursday, April 4, Greek Mythology Quiz an introduction to Odyssey
Objective: By the end of class, students will be assessed on background of Greek Mythology and view the introduction to the Odyssey.
DO NOW
CONNOTATION - something suggested or implied by a word or thing, rather than being explicitly named or described. Example: If I say, " I guess it would be OK if you came to the party," what do I really mean?
DIRECT INSTRUCTION
You my use your notebooks to complete the 14 question quiz. Each question is worth 5 points. You may earn an extra 5 points by summarizing the Trojan War. Remember a summary should include who, what, where and why.
Guided / Independent
View the introduction to the Odyssey and complete the film review sheets as you view. The review sheets will be collected and graded at the end of the film. You may keep it in your folder throughout the viewing if you think you may lose it.
Exit Pass
Why is Posiden angry with Odysseus. What does he say he is going to do? What is Odysseus' response? What, then, is Odysseus' greatest character flaw so far?
DO NOW
CONNOTATION - something suggested or implied by a word or thing, rather than being explicitly named or described. Example: If I say, " I guess it would be OK if you came to the party," what do I really mean?
DIRECT INSTRUCTION
You my use your notebooks to complete the 14 question quiz. Each question is worth 5 points. You may earn an extra 5 points by summarizing the Trojan War. Remember a summary should include who, what, where and why.
Guided / Independent
View the introduction to the Odyssey and complete the film review sheets as you view. The review sheets will be collected and graded at the end of the film. You may keep it in your folder throughout the viewing if you think you may lose it.
Exit Pass
Why is Posiden angry with Odysseus. What does he say he is going to do? What is Odysseus' response? What, then, is Odysseus' greatest character flaw so far?
Wednesday, April 3, Greek Myths / intro to the Odyssey
Objective: By the end of class, students will read introduction to the Odyssey, determine literary elements and character traits.
DO NOW
Definition of Odyssey / Od·ys·sey - write into notebooks
Direct Instruction
What makes a HERO? Name/ list character traits (both positive and negative). Are these traits universal or specific to our culture? Do we expect heroes be perfect?
Read introduction to Odyssey page - 649
Internal Conflict vs. external conflict
click here for examples
click here for visual examples
View History of Odysseus / Curse of the Sea and Warrior's revenge - note character traits an background information.
1. Add three more character traits to the HERO as Odysseus was labeled in the video.
2. what is an internal conflict? Give me a personal example.
3. External Conflict - ?? Give an example?
4. How far was Ithaca from Troy?
5. How many ships sailed from Troy back to Ithaca with Odysseus? How many sailors?
6. In paragraph form, summarize the Trojan war from beginning to end.
Closure
Review for quiz on Thursday
Exit Pass
What is the difference between having PRIDE and EGO? How is this a problem for Odysseus?
DO NOW
Definition of Odyssey / Od·ys·sey - write into notebooks
What makes a HERO? Name/ list character traits (both positive and negative). Are these traits universal or specific to our culture? Do we expect heroes be perfect?
Read introduction to Odyssey page - 649
Internal Conflict vs. external conflict
click here for examples
click here for visual examples
View History of Odysseus / Curse of the Sea and Warrior's revenge - note character traits an background information.
1. Add three more character traits to the HERO as Odysseus was labeled in the video.
2. what is an internal conflict? Give me a personal example.
3. External Conflict - ?? Give an example?
4. How far was Ithaca from Troy?
5. How many ships sailed from Troy back to Ithaca with Odysseus? How many sailors?
6. In paragraph form, summarize the Trojan war from beginning to end.
Closure
Review for quiz on Thursday
Exit Pass
What is the difference between having PRIDE and EGO? How is this a problem for Odysseus?
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Tuesday, April 2, Greek Mythology
Objective: By the end of class, students will learn
the history of Greek mythology and the events that lead up to the Trojan
War (The Illiad) and The Odyssey.
DO NOW
In your own words in paragraph form, explain the importance of the gods to the people of Ancient Greece. Name at least three gods/goddesses and what they are the god of.
Direct Instruction
THEMES and SYMBOLS - what are they?
Continue to read the Introduction pages 642-645 and answer the following questions:
1. What is an epic poem? - page 640
2. Who was Paris? page 641
2. Who was Helen ? Who was her husband? page 641
4. Who was Agamemnon? Page 641
5. Who ultimately kills Agamemnon? page 642
6. Who is our Hero in Trouble? Why is he in trouble? page 642
7. Why doesn't he want to go to war? (page 643
8. Who is his wife ? Who is his son?
9. How did he try to trick Agamemnon and Menaleus to not go to war? Why did it not work? page 643
10. What was Odysseus' plan to get into Troy? page 643
11. How long did it take to get inside those walls? page 643
12. Name a major theme of the Odyssey . (page 644)
13. Define MYTH. page 644
14. Who were the rhapsodies?
15. What is a homeric simile (page 645)?
View History - Background of Odyssey.
Exit Pass
What is more important in your opinion - Fighting for your country, or being there for your family? What would you have done/said to Agammennon if you were Odysseus?
DO NOW
In your own words in paragraph form, explain the importance of the gods to the people of Ancient Greece. Name at least three gods/goddesses and what they are the god of.
Direct Instruction
THEMES and SYMBOLS - what are they?
Continue to read the Introduction pages 642-645 and answer the following questions:
1. What is an epic poem? - page 640
2. Who was Paris? page 641
2. Who was Helen ? Who was her husband? page 641
4. Who was Agamemnon? Page 641
5. Who ultimately kills Agamemnon? page 642
6. Who is our Hero in Trouble? Why is he in trouble? page 642
7. Why doesn't he want to go to war? (page 643
8. Who is his wife ? Who is his son?
9. How did he try to trick Agamemnon and Menaleus to not go to war? Why did it not work? page 643
10. What was Odysseus' plan to get into Troy? page 643
11. How long did it take to get inside those walls? page 643
12. Name a major theme of the Odyssey . (page 644)
13. Define MYTH. page 644
14. Who were the rhapsodies?
15. What is a homeric simile (page 645)?
View History - Background of Odyssey.
Exit Pass
What is more important in your opinion - Fighting for your country, or being there for your family? What would you have done/said to Agammennon if you were Odysseus?
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Monday, April 1, Intro to Greek Mythology
Objective: By the end of class, you will be introduced to greek mythology and the epic poem, The Odyssey. You will learn who the major greek gods are and how they play a role in greek history.
DO NOW
Copy this down into notebooks:
"Greek myths are based in religious beliefs and often used to explain natural phenomenons (occurrences) and/or other mysteries.
Direct Instruction
Natural occurrences or phenomenons include things that occur naturally but were hard to explain a long time ago. These include, rain, fire, storms, tornadoes, hurricanes, etc. Myths help explain these things. For example, if there wa a storm, the ancient greeks would say, "The gods must be angry!"
Many cultures have their own myths, gods and goddesses that were created to help explain things. In America, there are folktales that explain how mountains and rivers were formed, etc.
Guided Practice
On the graphic organizer provided, you will see four columns:
God/goddess Of What Symbol Adjective to describe
As you view, try to complete the blanks. We will watch it completely through i time, then I will stop the video periodically the 2nd time so you can takes notes. click here
Direct Instruction
Natural occurrences or phenomenons include things that occur naturally but were hard to explain a long time ago. These include, rain, fire, storms, tornadoes, hurricanes, etc. Myths help explain these things. For example, if there wa a storm, the ancient greeks would say, "The gods must be angry!"
Many cultures have their own myths, gods and goddesses that were created to help explain things. In America, there are folktales that explain how mountains and rivers were formed, etc.
Guided Practice
On the graphic organizer provided, you will see four columns:
God/goddess Of What Symbol Adjective to describe
As you view, try to complete the blanks. We will watch it completely through i time, then I will stop the video periodically the 2nd time so you can takes notes. click here
2. Check graphic organizers.
2. Shared Reading (model)- introduction to Greek Mythology pages 640-642. Using the textbook, answer the following questions in notebooks :
a. What is an epic poem?
b. How were epics originally told?
c. What three goddesses wer arguing over who was most beautiful?
c. What three goddesses wer arguing over who was most beautiful?
d. Who did Paris pick and why?
e. Why did Helen go to Troy with Paris?
f. What goddess looks out for Odysseus?
Check for Understanding
Round robin around room - groups share answers with the class and corrections are made as necessary.
Round robin around room - groups share answers with the class and corrections are made as necessary.
Closure
Review gods and goddesses, importance of mythology in greek history.
Exit Pass
Do you relate to any one greek that we learned about more than another? Why? Does it connect to a story from your own culture?
Friday, March 22, 2013
OBJECTIVE: By
the end of class, students will use laptops to complete their personal
website project, using Google Sites. Websites will contain students’
crafted vignettes, along with biographical information and media.
DO NOW:
Review requirements for website project.
GUIDED/INDEPENDENT PRACTICE:
Complete your personal website project.
This is DUE TODAY!
Link to Google Sites:
Mr. Scottoline’s Example Site:
Remember, your site must include the following:
1) A homepage, with a welcome message and attention grabbing text and images.
2) A biography or “about me” page, with your background and interests, as well as photos.
3) Your 3 vignettes with one image per vignette
4) An image collage (at least 5 images of things relating to your vignettes or interests)
This project is worth 100 points and counts as much as a test grade.
75 points are based on content requirements
25 points are based on website theme and professionalism. Aka, looks nice and is written well.
EXIT PASS:
This is how I will grade your website.
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