Theme - the message that appears throughout the text Bell-Ringer 3 minutes Record these in your vocabulary section: Theme - the message that appears throughout the text Tumult (noun) - commotion; uproar; confusion. Very happy about this. “It’s important to know the theme appears throughout the entire text. If it doesn’t, then it can’t be a theme.”
Defining Central Themes The Odyssey
CHAMPS: Teacher-Led C: No communication. Only speak when prompted by teacher. H: Raise hand. Wait silently. A: Active note taking, listening, and participation in discussions M: No movement unless otherwise stated by teacher. P: Look at speaker. Respect speaker. Take notes. Participate. S: Success!
Review Theme The theme establishes a message about a certain topic. Topics: hospitality, perseverance, gender roles, leadership, strength, temptation, identity, loyalty
I-Do Turn to pg. 1064
I-Do Copy this chart: 0:39 0:40 0:38 0:42 0:43 0:37 0:41 0:35 0:31 0:30 0:32 0:33 0:44 0:34 0:36 0:46 0:54 0:53 0:55 0:56 0:58 0:57 0:52 0:51 0:47 0:29 0:48 0:49 0:50 0:45 0:28 0:08 0:07 0:09 0:10 0:12 0:11 0:06 0:05 End 2:00 0:01 0:02 0:04 0:03 0:13 0:14 0:23 0:22 0:24 0:25 0:27 0:26 0:21 0:20 0:16 0:15 0:17 0:18 0:19 0:59 1:00 1:41 1:40 1:42 1:43 1:45 1:44 1:39 1:38 1:33 1:32 1:34 1:35 1:37 1:36 1:46 1:47 1:56 1:55 1:57 1:58 2:00 1:59 1:54 1:53 1:49 1:48 1:50 1:51 1:52 1:01 1:31 1:10 1:09 1:11 1:12 1:14 1:13 1:08 1:07 1:03 1:02 1:04 1:05 1:06 1:15 1:16 1:25 1:24 1:26 1:27 1:29 1:28 1:30 1:23 1:18 1:17 1:22 1:19 1:20 1:21 “Write this chart in your notebook, either underneath your bell-ringer or on a new page. Remember to date the page!!!!!! The reason we’re using this chart is because we need to see how our theme is sustained (or repeated) throughout the text.” The “Where I’ve Seen This Before” part connects to a place in the text that you’ve seen proof for your particular theme statement.
Scylla and Charybdis
Pick a theme statement/WRITE THE ONE YOU CHOOSE DOWN Leadership: To be a strong leader, one must be able to motivate and encourage his/her followers. Strength: Mental strength is ultimately more powerful than physical strength (Brains over brawn). Temptation: Giving into temptation can lead one into dangerous situations. Identity: One’s identity is created by themselves, not by outside forces. Loyalty: Loyalty to the family is more important than friendship.
I Do Read pg. 1066 line 716 to pg. 1071 line 843 Be on the look out for instances of the theme statement you chose
I-Do Write down 1 example from the text in your chart that supports the theme statement you selected 10 minutes
Chart Example Cite Evidence Explain = How it connects to the theme Where else have you seen this theme in the story? Circe makes the prophecy that if Odysseus and his crew “raid the beeves, [there will be] destruction for his ship and crew” (715-716). We know from “Sing in Me, Muse” that Odysseus’ crew does in fact get killed by the Sun God and it has been our experience so far with Greek mythology that prophecies always come true (see Helen and Paris). -Polyphemus’ prophecy comes true
I-Do - Pull the Thread Now go back through The Odyssey and find 4 more connections to your theme Log them in your chart 20 minutes “So, you’re going back through the text and finding instances where your particular theme appears. For instance, my theme statement I wrote about fate shows up here (choose place from text). That means I will log it in my chart and draw an arrow between the selections, showing their connection. Remember, the theme of a text shows up throughout the entire text. That’s why it’s important to go back and find your specific theme to make sure if it really is a theme.”
Exit Ticket Answer the essential question in 1-2 sentences: How are central themes in The Odyssey, Part 1, developed and sustained by Odysseus, his crew, and his enemies? 10 minutes
Exit Ticket – Pre IB/Honors Answer the essential question in ACES style: How are central themes in The Odyssey, Part 1, developed and sustained by Odysseus, his crew, and his enemies? 10 minutes