Bellringer—Monday Write at least two complete sentences reacting to the quote to the right.

Antigone Lesson 1

I Can… Compare themes across multiple texts. Read and summarize the main events of Antigone. 9-10.RL.KID.2 Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development; provide an objective or critical summary. Determine how an author reveals information about characters and develops plot. 9-10.RL.KID.3 Analyze how complex characters, events, and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text to impact meaning.

You Will Need… The Quarter 3 Thematic Analysis handout (from your teacher) Your copy of Antigone starting on page 201 of your purple guide books The Dialectal Journal handout on page 213 of your purple guide books Writing utensils

A Quick Review of Theme Which is a theme: “Love” OR “Love conquers all”? “Love conquers all” is a THEME (or thematic statement) while “Love” is a thematic TOPIC! Remember—themes (or thematic statements must be UNIVERSAL and must be communicated using COMPLETE SENTENCES!

Let’s look at your Quarter 3 Thematic Analysis handout! Directions: Choose THREE thematic topics from the following list: leadership, conformity, sacrifice, dedication, tradition, violence, peace, faith, hope, memory, and despair. Write the thematic topics in the spaces provided on the left side of the chart. For each text labeled at the top of the chart, identify a quote (Q) that relates to the THEMATIC TOPIC on the left. Based on that quote, write a THEMATIC STATEMENT (TS) that relates to the topic. Remember that THEMATIC STATEMENTS are universal statements expressed using complete thoughts. Let’s look at your Quarter 3 Thematic Analysis handout!

“The Declaration of Independence” “Hope, Despair, & Memory” Thematic TOPIC “The Declaration of Independence” “Hope, Despair, & Memory” “The Lottery” “Antigone” “I Have a Dream”   Morality

“The Declaration of Independence” “Hope, Despair, & Memory” Thematic TOPIC “The Declaration of Independence” “Hope, Despair, & Memory” “The Lottery” “Antigone” “I Have a Dream”   Morality Q: “But when a long train of abuses and usurpations […] evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government…”

“The Declaration of Independence” “Hope, Despair, & Memory” Thematic TOPIC “The Declaration of Independence” “Hope, Despair, & Memory” “The Lottery” “Antigone” “I Have a Dream”   Morality Q: “But when a long train of abuses and usurpations […] evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government…” TS: When people see those in authority doing things that are immoral, it is their responsibility to fight against said authority.

“The Declaration of Independence” “Hope, Despair, & Memory” Thematic TOPIC “The Declaration of Independence” “Hope, Despair, & Memory” “The Lottery” “Antigone” “I Have a Dream”   Morality Q: “But when a long train of abuses and usurpations […] evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government…” Q: “All those doctors of law or medicine or theology […] who coldly, deliberately ordered the massacres and participated in them.” TS: When people see those in authority doing things that are immoral, it is their responsibility to fight against said authority.

“The Declaration of Independence” “Hope, Despair, & Memory” Thematic TOPIC “The Declaration of Independence” “Hope, Despair, & Memory” “The Lottery” “Antigone” “I Have a Dream”   Morality Q: “But when a long train of abuses and usurpations […] evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government…” Q: “All those doctors of law or medicine or theology […] who coldly, deliberately ordered the massacres and participated in them.” TS: When people see those in authority doing things that are immoral, it is their responsibility to fight against said authority. TS: Just because a person holds a respectable position does not mean that he or she is incapable of wrong.

“The Declaration of Independence” “Hope, Despair, & Memory” Thematic TOPIC “The Declaration of Independence” “Hope, Despair, & Memory” “The Lottery” “Antigone” “I Have a Dream”   Morality Q: “But when a long train of abuses and usurpations […] evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government…” Q: “All those doctors of law or medicine or theology […] who coldly, deliberately ordered the massacres and participated in them.” Q: “You didn’t give him time enough to take any paper he wanted. I saw you. It wasn’t fair!” TS: When people see those in authority doing things that are immoral, it is their responsibility to fight against said authority. TS: Just because a person holds a respectable position does not mean that he or she is incapable of wrong.

“The Declaration of Independence” “Hope, Despair, & Memory” Thematic TOPIC “The Declaration of Independence” “Hope, Despair, & Memory” “The Lottery” “Antigone” “I Have a Dream”   Morality Q: “But when a long train of abuses and usurpations […] evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government…” Q: “All those doctors of law or medicine or theology […] who coldly, deliberately ordered the massacres and participated in them.” Q: “You didn’t give him time enough to take any paper he wanted. I saw you. It wasn’t fair!” TS: When people see those in authority doing things that are immoral, it is their responsibility to fight against said authority. TS: Just because a person holds a respectable position does not mean that he or she is incapable of wrong. TS: People may only speak against evil when said evil causes them direct harm.

“The Declaration of Independence” “Hope, Despair, & Memory” Thematic TOPIC “The Declaration of Independence” “Hope, Despair, & Memory” “The Lottery” “Antigone” “I Have a Dream”   Morality Q: “But when a long train of abuses and usurpations […] evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government…” Q: “All those doctors of law or medicine or theology […] who coldly, deliberately ordered the massacres and participated in them.” Q: “You didn’t give him time enough to take any paper he wanted. I saw you. It wasn’t fair!” Q: “I did not think anything which you proclaimed strong enough to let a mortal override the gods and their unwritten and unchanging laws.” TS: When people see those in authority doing things that are immoral, it is their responsibility to fight against said authority. TS: Just because a person holds a respectable position does not mean that he or she is incapable of wrong. TS: People may only speak against evil when said evil causes them direct harm.

“The Declaration of Independence” “Hope, Despair, & Memory” Thematic TOPIC “The Declaration of Independence” “Hope, Despair, & Memory” “The Lottery” “Antigone” “I Have a Dream”   Morality Q: “But when a long train of abuses and usurpations […] evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government…” Q: “All those doctors of law or medicine or theology […] who coldly, deliberately ordered the massacres and participated in them.” Q: “You didn’t give him time enough to take any paper he wanted. I saw you. It wasn’t fair!” Q: “I did not think anything which you proclaimed strong enough to let a mortal override the gods and their unwritten and unchanging laws.” TS: When people see those in authority doing things that are immoral, it is their responsibility to fight against said authority. TS: Just because a person holds a respectable position does not mean that he or she is incapable of wrong. TS: People may only speak against evil when said evil causes them direct harm. TS: One must remain true to his or her values even in the face of harm or punishment.

“The Declaration of Independence” “Hope, Despair, & Memory” Thematic TOPIC “The Declaration of Independence” “Hope, Despair, & Memory” “The Lottery” “Antigone” “I Have a Dream”   Morality Q: “But when a long train of abuses and usurpations […] evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government…” Q: “All those doctors of law or medicine or theology […] who coldly, deliberately ordered the massacres and participated in them.” Q: “You didn’t give him time enough to take any paper he wanted. I saw you. It wasn’t fair!” Q: “I did not think anything which you proclaimed strong enough to let a mortal override the gods and their unwritten and unchanging laws.” Q: “In the process of gaining our rightful place, we must not be guilty of wrongful deeds.” TS: When people see those in authority doing things that are immoral, it is their responsibility to fight against said authority. TS: Just because a person holds a respectable position does not mean that he or she is incapable of wrong. TS: People may only speak against evil when said evil causes them direct harm. TS: One must remain true to his or her values even in the face of harm or punishment.

“The Declaration of Independence” “Hope, Despair, & Memory” Thematic TOPIC “The Declaration of Independence” “Hope, Despair, & Memory” “The Lottery” “Antigone” “I Have a Dream”   Morality Q: “But when a long train of abuses and usurpations […] evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government…” Q: “All those doctors of law or medicine or theology […] who coldly, deliberately ordered the massacres and participated in them.” Q: “You didn’t give him time enough to take any paper he wanted. I saw you. It wasn’t fair!” Q: “I did not think anything which you proclaimed strong enough to let a mortal override the gods and their unwritten and unchanging laws.” Q: “In the process of gaining our rightful place, we must not be guilty of wrongful deeds.” TS: When people see those in authority doing things that are immoral, it is their responsibility to fight against said authority. TS: Just because a person holds a respectable position does not mean that he or she is incapable of wrong. TS: People may only speak against evil when said evil causes them direct harm. TS: One must remain true to his or her values even in the face of harm or punishment. TS: The end does not justify the means if a person is doing a bad thing for a good cause.

This will be a running document that you add to throughout the remainder of our study this quarter! DO NOT LOSE YOUR CHART!

What Happened before Antigone? https://www.yout ube.com/watch?v =Z564uO6hb64 What Happened before Antigone?

Background Information For additional review, you can reference the “Background Note to the Story” at the top of page 201. What problems do you see that these characters have already faced? What problems do you predict they will face moving forward?

Bellringer--Wednesday Respond to the following prompt in at least three complete sentences: At what point do individuals have a moral obligation to do what is right?

I Can… Compare themes across multiple texts. Read and summarize the main events of Antigone. 9-10.RL.KID.2 Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development; provide an objective or critical summary. Determine how an author reveals information about characters and develops plot. 9-10.RL.KID.3 Analyze how complex characters, events, and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text to impact meaning. I Can…

You Will Need… Your copy of Antigone starting on page 201 of your purple guide books The Dialectal Journal handout on page 213 of your purple guide books Writing utensils

Antigone & Ismene We need 2 Readers! Follow along as our volunteers read the text. Be prepared to answer questions as you listen! NOTE: Below are some suggested questions to ask students during the reading; however, each teacher should ask questions based on areas he or she knows students are struggling. Guiding Questions and Prompts: Some sections may need clarification. Line 47 Ask students, “What is upsetting Antigone?” Line 56: Ask students, “What is Antigone planning to do? What does she want from Ismene?” Line 85 (bottom): Ask students, “What reasons does Ismene give Antigone for why they should not bury their brother? ” Line 100: Ask students, “Why does Antigone feel that it is necessary to continue forward with her plans to bury her brother?” Student Look-Fors: For the questions above, students should give the following answers: Antigone is upset because one of her brothers is being denied proper burial rites. She is planning to break the law and bury her brother, and she wants her sister, Ismene’s, help in this act. Ismene describes how all of their family members have tragically died. She also says that their place as women restricts their actions. Antigone feels that the gods require her to honor her brother in his death, and this is what must be done because she loves her brother.

Partner Work—Work with your partner to answer the questions below. What important background information supports us in fully comprehending Antigone? What is the main idea of this section of the text? Who are the main characters introduced in this section? What are the main actions of those characters? Write a summary of the first excerpt of Antigone. Student Look-Fors Students should understand that according to the background information, Antigone’s two brothers, Eteocles and Polyneices, have killed each other. One was allowed proper burial rights and the other was not. The main idea of this section is that Antigone feels she must take action to bury her brother, despite Creon’s proclamation. Antigone and Ismene are introduced in this section. Antigone’s main action is asking her sister for help and then committing herself to bury her brother on her own. Ismene’s main action is refusing to help Antigone. Sample summary: Antigone is mad because one of her brothers is not allowed to be buried properly.

Independent Practice This will be homework if you do not finish in class today. Make sure you choose quotes that reveal specific details about either the characters or the events in the text. Students should recognize that Antigone and Ismene are very different characters with very different opinions. Antigone should be considered the protagonist who has noble ideals that she is willing to take action for. Ismene is scared and less willing to take action.