English III November 19, 2012 Ms. Roule
Bellringer –Rewrite and correct its my job to bake a pumpkin pie setting the table and to entertain my young nephew when my family gets together on thanksgiving
Objective Demonstrate mastery of Anglo-Saxon background knowledge Activate prior knowledge - hero Analyze a text to connect to central theme
Agenda Anglo-Saxon quiz Quick Write – Hero World’s Greatest Activity!
Quiz – 15 minutes Write your answers directly on the quiz paper
Quick Write In your own words, define “hero,” and give an example of someone who is one (EXPLAIN!)
World’s Greatest Activity – Guided Questions – write on separate sheet of paper List 3 quotes from the lyrics that describe a hero, and explain what they mean Synthesize the images and examples within the song to summarize the speaker’s definition of “hero.” Are there modern-day heroes who have been left out? Be specific and explain why they should be included.