2. Write Homework: 1. Review “Arachne”
Monday, October 23, 2017:
Do Now: Get text books –page 61
Write Homework:
1. Review “Arachne”
2. TEST: 10/26 ( What are the 8 sentence starters? N2SSTSW)

3. Remember:
What are the purposes of myths? The purpose of myths are “to make meaning of the world and to teach important lessons about life.
What types of morals do myths often teach? Myths often teach about human flaws or weaknesses: greed, pride, recklessness, and
Why do we tell myths? We tell myths to entertain, to teach, and explain mysteries.

4. Think about the Plot Structure
Exposition: background information
**Author sets up characters and setting.
** Author also introduces first conflict –inciting incident
Rising Action: conflicts and complications to build the plot
Climax: the most suspenseful
moment and turning point
Falling Action: Events in
winding down, often
consequences
Resolution: end/solution
“tying up loose ends”
reflections
Climax
Pressure Builds
Event #3
Rising Action
Falling Action
Pressure Builds
Event #2
Pressure Builds
Event #1
Resolution
Exposition

5. Answer questions 1-4 with complete sentences and evidence from the text. Complete #6.

6. Strategy: Diffusing
With this strategy, you use context clues to help find the meaning of unknown words. When diffusing, circle words that are unfamiliar. Think of 2 possible synonym substitutions and confirm your definition. (confirm with dictionary or thesaurus)

7. Example of a loom.
Athena is goddess of crafts and the arts. She is also goddess of wisdom, warfare, and intelligence.
Talents - weaving
Attributes - She is beautiful

8. During Reading…As you read the myth, underline details you learn about Arachne’s character, and circle unknown words and phrases. 

9. After Reading…Answer questions 1-4 with complete sentences and evidence from the text. Complete #6. Be prepared to journal about the lessons learned.

10. Monday, October 23, 2017: take out your devices!
It’s time for a quick use of your device:
go to Kahoot.com
Start thinking about clauses and phrases
***You must use your first name only to play!