1. Thursday, December 10, 2015 U3-R2: P.O.V. Contribution to Character Traits

2. Do Now… Think about the how Polyphemus and Odysseus were portrayed differently in the 2 versions of “The Monster in the Cave”. With your team, complete the “Comparing Play and Video” assessment document. Prepare to discuss your findings.

3. U3-R2: P.O.V. Contribution to Characteristics LessonVocabulary Point of View Point of View Myth Myth Hero Hero Villain Villain Cyclops Cyclops Odysseus Odysseus Evaluate Evaluate Connection Yesterday, we discussed how character traits alter based on the point of view and experiences of that person. Today, we continue background discovery for The Lightning Thief by evaluating the 2 versions of the myth, “The Monster in the Cave”. Now, we think about HOW POINT OF VIEW contributes to our understanding character traits. We realized that our thinking alters depending on what details the author shares and how author presents those details. Readers must carefully evaluate those details to conclude whether characters are heroic or villainess.

4. MINI-LESSON… Close Readers explain how the Point of View contributes to our understanding of character traits. Close Readers explain how the Point of View contributes to our understanding of character traits. RL.6.1; RL.6.3; RL.6.6; W.6.4 RL.6.1; RL.6.3; RL.6.6; W.6.4 DOK4 DOK4

5. TASK… READING Hero or Villain Analyze the 2 versions of “The Monster in the Cave”. Think about how the characteristics of Cyclops and Odysseus vary because of the differing points of view. WRITING Hero or Villain? Evaluate the 2 versions to determine who the REAL hero is and the TRUE villain? Support your thinking with evidence from both the play & video CLUE: Look for what the characters say and do, as well as things that others say about them.

6. Model… When it comes to Odysseus and Cyclops, people have different opinions depending on which version of the story they were told. Can it be argued that a character is both clever and cunning? Was the plan to get himself out of bad situations—or a cunning villain who takes advantage of others? Point of View: RL.6.6 Character: RL.6.3 Readers must pay attention to the details that characters narrators include to explain how the point of view contributes to the character traits.

7. POINT OF VIEW “Cyclops Side of the Story” CONTRIBUTION – CRAFT/TBE Adding tone to target words; using all CAPS body language- shoulder shrugs; steam coming from ears Word choice – “give me gifts” and “call me Nobody” and RESULT The “viewer” feels sympathetic for Polyphemus The “viewer” thinks that Odysseus is manipulative

8. Assessment: Video As Odysseus sails away in the end, you can infer that Polyphemus feels________ because he says ____________. a.Annoyed: “Ahh! My eye! What have you done?! I’m blind! I’m blind!” b.Angry: “Avenge me, great Poseidon! Grant that Odysseus never reaches his home alive!” c.Heartbroken: “The monster no longer has his eye, but he still has his ears.” Play Which of the following is NOT one of the ways Odysseus tricks the Cyclops? a.He gives the Cyclops wine in a pretend display of friendship. b.He orders the Cyclops to show hospitality. c.He says his name is “Nobody.” d.He says his ship has been destroyed.

9. CHOICE INDEPENDENT WORK… Draw evidence from BOTH the play and video to ONE of the following writing prompts. 1.What character traits helped Odysseus escape the Cyclops? Do you think both Odysseus and the Cyclops got what they deserved? Why or why not? 2.Who is the good guy; who is the bad guy? How is ONE character is more heroic than the other or more villainess than the other? Explain your analysis of each character.