1. Retold by William F. Russell
Damon & Pythias
Retold by
William F. Russell

2. Goals
Content Goal- To look for the timeless theme, work on character development, and evaluate characters’ decisions.
Language Goal- To support answers using text-based, cited details (10.W.9) and to determine word meanings using context and/or word patterns (10.L.4).
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3. Pre-teaching Vocabulary
Contextual sentences- write each word in a sentence that shows the word’s definition. You do not need to copy the definition if you define it within the sentence. (+6)
annals- (noun) historical records or chronicles
Historical annals, the yearbooks of LHS, show that the first graduates preferred Duran Duran to Led Zeppelin.
dire- (adjective) calling for quick action; urgent
detained- (verb) kept in custody
impediment- (noun) something standing in the way of something else
hindrance- (noun) people or things in the way, obstacles
sarcasm- (noun) a cutting, ironic remark intended to wound; a form of wit used to ridicule

4. Pre-reading brainstorm and discussion
Brainstorm a list of famous best friends.
Share your list of famous best friends with your quad.
Share your quad’s favorite best friends with the full class.
Remember to participate effectively in collaborative discussions (10.SL.1).

5. “Reteller” & Literary Term
Write an interesting detail about or translator/ author and define myth using information on page 94. (+2)
William F. Russell-
myth-
“We read myths today because they offer timeless answers to timeless questions” (Prentice Hall 94).

6. During Reading
Number the back of your vocabulary and brainstorm paper 1-13 (writing on every other line).
Each number represents a paragraph.
For each paragraph summarize the plot in that paragraph. (+13)
The story begins on page 102.
Setting: Siracusa, Sicily, Italy

7. After-Reading Assessment
(LC01) What is the main theme of this myth? Provide two details from the story that support this idea. (+3)
(LA05) How does Dionysius change in the story? Support your answer with two text-based details from the story. (+3)
(LT09) Evaluate Damon and Pythias’ plan/scheme. What are some concerns you have with it? Support your answer with two text-based details from the story. (+3)

8. Post-Reading Journal
Can you imagine taking a friend’s place in a similar situation? Elaborate on your personal feelings about this decision in ten or more complex sentences. Select your word choice carefully. (+10)