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?
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?
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