Hook, Housekeeping & Homework MONDAY Are you presenting your novel today? If so, get ready! Feel free to bring up anything you need to now on the computer and minimize it at the bottom of the screen. Edith Hamilton’s The Greek Way “Sophocles is the embodiment of all we know as Greek, so much so that all definitions of the Greek spirit and Greek art are first of all definitions of his spirit and his art.” Homework: Be ready to write! Review the plays and your notes! + Consider what Key Passage you will use –Due Friday, Dec. 8th

Past, Present, Future Antigone – Finish Group Tasks Plot Summary, Conflict, Theme (do now), Perspective, Essential Questions (do now) Homework: “Miracle That Was Greece” – Read & Annotate + Consider what Key Passage you will use –Due Friday, Dec. 8th “Miracle That Was Greece” Summative – Writing Prompt - Drama: the Classic Tragic Figure Return the play Returns & Reflection

Drama: The Classic Tragic Figure 2.1.d. Reading for All Purposes: Literary criticism of complex texts requires the use of analysis, interpretive, and evaluative strategies Unit Objectives: You will be able to. . . Identify and apply the elements of Aristotle’s definition of tragedy Identify, illustrate, and explain the beliefs of Ancient Greek society as represented in their literature Inquiry/Essential Questions: What is tragedy, as defined by Aristotle? What is a tragic hero, as defined by Aristotle? How do these plays embody these definitions? Why do the characters make the decisions they do? Do the characters in this play characters act out a sense of justice? Authority? Personal needs? What happens as a result? Does justice prevails? Why is their need to act the way they do so important to them? What views of law are presented in the plays? What does Sophocles ultimately seem to support? How does drama reflect society? What beliefs of Greek society are revealed in their literature? How do these plays reveal Greek ideals? Thematic Topics: What do these plays say about…? Fate vs. Free will - Pride/Hubris – Justice – Wisdom – Morality – Integrity – Dilemma - Tolerance

Activity: Develop & Apply Purpose: to identify, illustrate, and explain the beliefs of Ancient Greek society as represented in The Oedipus Cycle Tasks: As a small group, fill out the chart… Identify 1 Greek ideal, belief, or adage, at least 2 illustrations and explain each Then, identify another Greek ideal, at least 1 illustration and explain it Now, as an individual, finish whatever work your group didn’t and then… Do another, 3rd Greek ideal, at least 2 illustrations and explanations Outcome: Finish as much of the chart as possible so that you are mentally prepared for tomorrow. “Know thyself” Polarities Mind Fate (controls lives) “Nothing in excess” Wholeness Freedom “Man is the measure” Retributive justice Fate (controls lives)

If Time Allows… Let’s grade our last Greek Theater Web Quest…

Hook, Housekeeping & Homework TUESDAY Edith Hamilton’s The Greek Way “Sophocles is the embodiment of all we know as Greek, so much so that all definitions of the Greek spirit and Greek art are first of all definitions of his spirit and his art.” Homework: Key Passage for Independent Novel - Due Friday, Dec. 8th

Past, Present, Future TUESDAY Novel Presentations - Key Passage Due Friday, Dec. 8th “The Miracle That Was Greece” Summative – Writing Prompt - Drama: the Classic Tragic Figure Return the play Returns & Peer Work& Chart & Reflect Key Passage Due Friday, Dec. 8th

Drama: The Classic Tragic Figure 2.1.d. Reading for All Purposes: Literary criticism of complex texts requires the use of analysis, interpretive, and evaluative strategie Unit Objectives: You will be able to. . . Identify and apply the elements of Aristotle’s definition of tragedy Identify, illustrate, and explain the beliefs of Ancient Greek society as represented in their literature Inquiry/Essential Questions: What is tragedy, as defined by Aristotle? What is a tragic hero, as defined by Aristotle? How do these plays embody these definitions? Why do the characters make the decisions they do? Do the characters in this play characters act out a sense of justice? Authority? Personal needs? What happens as a result? Does justice prevails? Why is their need to act the way they do so important to them? What views of law are presented in the plays? What does Sophocles ultimately seem to support? How does drama reflect society? What beliefs of Greek society are revealed in their literature? How do these plays reveal Greek ideals? Thematic Topics: What do these plays say about…? Fate vs. Free will - Pride/Hubris – Justice – Wisdom – Morality – Integrity – Dilemma - Tolerance

Activity: Apply Purpose: to show what you know about how the dramas Oedipus Rex and Antigone embody the ideals of Greek society at the time they were written Tasks: Read & annotate the prompt Read the Scoring Guide (Rubric) Write 3-4 sentence introduction - ending in thesis (SAK) Bodies that prove thesis – following PIEE 3 sentence conclusion Proof-read, edit Outcome: By the end of the period, turn in your final copy with the Scoring Guide. If you finish before others, turn it in and work on something quietly.

Hook, Housekeeping & Homework WEDNESDAY Are you presenting your novel today? If so, get ready! Feel free to bring up anything you need to now on the computer and minimize it at the bottom of the screen. Isaac W Becka J Paige B Justin B Xavier B Johanna B Cody K Emma P Rachel H Nathan P Abbey B Olivia G Julane F Before we start…

Past, Present, Future WEDNESDAY Summative – Timed Writing - Drama: the Classic Tragic Figure Return the play Due Friday, Dec. 8th Questions? Returns & Peer Work - Chart & Reflect

PERIOD 4 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Nov 29 1. Stephanie V 2. Anthony M 3. 4. Destiny C 5. Kambri H 6. Kimberly W Nov 30 7. China C Dec 1 8. Rose P Dec 4 9. Ricardo C-A Dec 5 10. Dec 6 11. Isaac W 12. Becka J 13. Paige B 14. Justin B 15. Xavier B 16. Johanna B Cody K? Dec 7 17. Sequoia G Ryan Wilcox Dec 8 18. Brynn K Dec 11 19. Jamie S Dec 12 20. Mason C Dec 13 21. Sadie C 22. Isabella V 23. Megan B 24. Sarah B 25. Eric O 26. Kyle M Dec 14 Final Exam Day 27. Stuart R

PERIOD 5 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Nov 29 1. Nya G 2. Julane F 3. Drew R 4. Travis N Nov 30 5. Izzy F Dec 1 6. Christian E Dec 4 7. Rachel N Dec 5 8. Dec 6 9. Emma P 10. Rachel H 11. Nathan P 12. Abbey B Olivia G Julane F Dec 7 13. Bailey D Dec 8 14. Samantha M Dec 11 15. Katelyn B Dec 12 16. Lubna A Dec 13 17. Vivian B 18. Gab 19. Grayson Dec 15 Final Exam Day

Hook, Housekeeping & Homework THURSDAY Are you presenting your novel today? If so, get ready! Feel free to bring up anything you need to now on the computer and minimize it at the bottom of the screen. Homework: Key Passage for Independent Novel - Due Friday, Dec. 8th

Past, Present, Future THURSDAY Summative – Timed Writing - Drama: the Classic Tragic Figure - Return the play Novel Presentations Returns & Peer Work Chart & Reflect Due Friday, Dec. 8th Questions?

The Power of Poetry Colorado Academic Standards 2. Reading for All Purposes: 1. Literary criticism of complex texts requires the use of analysis, interpretive, and evaluative strategies 3. Writing and Composition: 2. Ideas, evidence, structure, and style create persuasive, academic, and technical texts for particular audiences and specific purposes Objectives: you will be able to … use analytical and interpretive strategies to analyze poetry. dissect AP Literature exam prompts. identify, illustrate, and explain stylistic elements of a poem, including the tone and theme of a poem. practice writing well-organized analyses for specific prompts and poems examine high-scoring student responses for the components of persuasive literary analysis. evaluate your own analyses and identify individual needs and/or goals for timed writing responses to AP prompts. Essential/Inquiry Questions What language do we use when analyzing poetry? What are poetic devices? How are poetic techniques used to effect and engage readers? How do poetic devices create meaning and impact the purpose of a text? What are the forms and conventions of a sonnet?

Activity: Develop Re-read your analysis with my comments (5) Purpose: to collaboratively examine your peers’ and your own analyses for pluses & needs in order to chart a more developed analysis Tasks: Re-read your analysis with my comments (5) Get into pre-assigned groups - Orally share your analyses with each other (3-5 per) In a round table fashion, start with peer essay 1, briefly discuss the pluses and deltas of each, including my comments, and help each other change and add ideas to make the essay stronger; write down ideas (5-7 per) Outcome: Be prepared to chart 2 re-worked body paragraphs tomorrow (see model)

Hook, Housekeeping & Homework FRIDAY Are you presenting your novel today? If so, get ready! Feel free to bring up anything you need to now on the computer and minimize it at the bottom of the screen. Homework: Key Passage for Independent Novel - Due today, Friday, Dec. 8th, by 3:15

Past, Present, Future FRIDAY Summative – Timed Writing - Drama: the Classic Tragic Figure - Return the play Novel Presentations Returns & Peer Work Chart & Reflect Key Passage for Independent Novel - Due today, Friday, Dec. 8th, by 3:15 Returns & Bubbles and foils  Death of a Salesman

The Power of Poetry Colorado Academic Standards 2. Reading for All Purposes: 1. Literary criticism of complex texts requires the use of analysis, interpretive, and evaluative strategies 3. Writing and Composition: 2. Ideas, evidence, structure, and style create persuasive, academic, and technical texts for particular audiences and specific purposes Objectives: you will be able to … use analytical and interpretive strategies to analyze poetry. dissect AP Literature exam prompts. identify, illustrate, and explain stylistic elements of a poem, including the tone and theme of a poem. practice writing well-organized analyses for specific prompts and poems examine high-scoring student responses for the components of persuasive literary analysis. evaluate your own analyses and identify individual needs and/or goals for timed writing responses to AP prompts. Essential/Inquiry Questions What language do we use when analyzing poetry? What are poetic devices? How are poetic techniques used to effect and engage readers? How do poetic devices create meaning and impact the purpose of a text? What are the forms and conventions of a sonnet?

Activity: Develop Purpose: to examine your own analysis and chart ideas for a more developed analysis Tasks: Examine model Individually, re-work two of your body paragraphs by charting PIE Outcome: Turn in the completed charted stapled on top of your original essay

Coming soon… Reflect on Writing Pictionary/Charades/Hangman Returns & Bubbles and foils  Death of a Salesman Reflect on Writing Pictionary/Charades/Hangman Baking symbolism

Activity: Develop Purpose: to examine our written responses for content and style in order to critique and evaluate your own writing in order to make goals for future literary analyses Tasks: Re-read your own analysis. How are you doing with your 2 goals? Have you been addressing the areas you said needed improvement from the past assignments? How? Are you making improvements? How? Reading & Writing Self-Assessment and Reflection Chart: Fill in a new entry based on the poetry essay Outcomes: What do you need to consider for future poetry analysis? Always feel free to make a time to see me later, if needed