When you are done, share your ideas with the person next to you. Bellwork #1: SW go over and discuss the syllabus. SW work in groups to discuss and create: group, class, SSR, and Test/quiz norms. SW set up and discuss their portfolios. What rules (norms) should our class follow during class time and when we are in groups. Use a Tree Map to outline your ideas. When you are done, share your ideas with the person next to you.

What method helps you the most? Why? Bellwork #2: SW test their prior knowledge on a Pre-Test . SW read, discuss, and interpret a novel based upon an SSR prompt. List some good test taking strategies you can use to help yourself when you are preparing for a test or quiz. What method helps you the most? Why?

Copy down the outline of the Tree Map that is on the board. Bellwork #3: SW create a Tree Map as an outline/brainstorm for the writing impromptu they are responding to in class. SW respond to a topic in a argumentative essay and support their topic. Copy down the outline of the Tree Map that is on the board.

Bellwork #4: SW SSR + with their novel while tracking pages and then responding to a prompt. SW read an excerpt from a novel while annotating and the discussing some guided questions about the excerpt and identity. List one experience that you have had that has shaped your identity thus far. How do your experiences change and affect who you are? Explain.

Bellwork #5: SW SSR + with their novel while tracking pages and then responding to a prompt. SW read an excerpt from a novel while annotating and the discussing some guided questions about the excerpt and identity. From your previous readings from yesterday’s excerpt, what experiences did the author have that changed who they were?

Bellwork #6: SW SSR + with their novel while tracking pages and then responding to a prompt. SW read an excerpt from a novel while annotating and the discussing some guided questions about the excerpt and identity. Would you stand up for what you believe in, even if it meant you would be breaking the law or going against the government? Explain.

Bellwork #7: SW read an excerpt from a novel while annotating and the discussing some guided questions about the excerpt and identity. SW share out with the rest of the class regarding a certain excerpt from one of the identity novels with the questions that the group focused on. What do you stand for? What would you stand up for? What issues don’t really matter to you or don’t affect you? Explain.

Bellwork #8: SW work in groups with Expert Folders on Oedipus/Antigone background information. SW create a chart paper note taker based upon their article and a annotated thinking map. What do you know about Greek theatre or Oedipus already? List as much information as you can.

Bellwork #9: SW gallery walk and take notes based upon the different articles covered from the previous day. SW take guided notes based upon background info on this unit. SW apply what they learned to a quiz on Greek Theater/Drama Write Gallery Walk for your bellwork, then write Gallery Walk-Greek Theater on a separate sheet of paper.

Bellwork 10: SW finish guided notes and apply their knowledge to a background quiz. SW actively read and use the three column note method on the prologue. Explain how Antigone’s family is seen as being cursed. Do you believe in curses? Why or why not?

Bellwork #11: SW Review aspects of the prologue and critically read and discuss Scene 1. SW identify and interpret key aspects in Scene 1 with 3 column notes. SW SSR+ for 15 mins. How are both sisters weak and strong in their demeanor? Explain Which one builds a better argument? Why?

Bellwork #12: SW review scene 1 and critically read and interpret scene 2. SW apply 3 column notes to scenes 2 and critically discuss. SW discuss the family tree, the myth, and the meaning behind the scene read in class and make some connections. SW SSR+ for 15 mins. To what extent is determination an asset to characters in Antigone? How is it a hindrance?

Bellwork #13: SW analyze quotes, who said it, and what it means as they rotate around the room. SW SSR+ and respond to a prompt. SW critically read and discuss Scene 3 while responding to 3 column notes. Quote analysis- as you rotate around the room, write the quote down, the number, who said it, and what it means.

Bellwork #14: SW review scene 3 and listening, interpreting, and discuss Scene 4 & 5. SW create 3 column notes based upon this scene. Diagram Haemon’s argument Vs. Creon’s with a tree or brace map. What do you predict Haemon might do to save Antigone?

Explain how you see Creon going through a complete transformation? Bellwork #15: SW review scene 4 and 5, then listening, interpreting, and the exodus. SW create a cause and affect diagram based upon this scene. SW SSR + for 15 mins and respond to a prompt. Explain how you see Creon going through a complete transformation?

Bellwork #16: SW create their own obituary as they celebrate their life. SW SSR + and respond to a prompt. Explain how obituaries are a celebration of one’s life? Why don’t they talk about how they died?

Which character do you feel had the greatest impact on you? Why? Bellwork #17: SW SSR+ and respond to a prompt. SW create a persuasive letter from one character to another using the RAFT format. Which character do you feel had the greatest impact on you? Why?

Bellwork #18: SW review skills and concepts in our identity unit through a jigsaw review. SW share out and take notes based upon the review. If you could change the ending of Antigone, what would you change it to and why?

Bellwork #19: SW view clips of Antigone and discuss/fill out a viewing guide. SW work on their review for the exam tomorrow No Bellwork

SW apply their knowledge of Antigone and Greek culture/theatre to a unit exam. NO bellwork, take 5 minutes and look over your study guide, then turn it in!

Bellwork #20: SW SSR+ for 15 mins and respond to a prompt Bellwork #20: SW SSR+ for 15 mins and respond to a prompt. SW discuss and work on their FASFA forms for financial aid. What is the importance of filling out the FASFA for college? Does everyone get money? Explain.