Introducing the Play

 Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

After today I should be able to: 

Reading: You are currently reading a book of your choice. It should be done by the second week of December.

Agenda:

1. Look at this map of the plot of the play.
2. Actor's Circle
1. Today we will start by reading a scene from the play. We will read it through twice.
2. Bottom (3), Quince (3), Flute, Starveling, Snout, and Snug.
3. Questions:
1. Who are these guys?
2. How do you know?
3. What is going on here? What are these guys up to? How do you know?
4. Do these guys know each other?
5. Who is the boss of the group? How do you know? Who would like to be the boss of this group? How do you know?
6. Why are they putting on the play?
4. Now we will read through the scene again. Look for new information. What did you notice that you didn't understand before? What is still confusing?

Homework:

1. Membean. It is due by Sunday at 9PM.

Antigone One-Pager

 Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

After today I should be able to: 

Reading: You are currently reading a book of your choice. It should be done by the second week of December.

Agenda:

1. Vocabulary Review game.
2. Antigone One-Pager
3. Work on your Greek Tragedy slides.
1. Slide 18
2. Slide 23 and 25
3. Slide 28
4. Slide 31 and 33
5. Slide 38 and 39

Homework:

1. Membean. It is due by Sunday at 9PM.

Grading English Journal

 Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

After today I should be able to: 

Reading: You are currently reading a book of your choice. It should be done by the second week of December.

Agenda:

1. Vocabulary Review game.
2. You will write a paragraph for an essay that seeks to defend the idea that one of the characters from either Oedipus the King or Antigone is actually complex.
3. Write a thesis statement like this:
1. Although on the surface it may seem that [CHARACTER] is merely a [SIMPLIFIED TRAIT], actually [HE or SHE] possesses many layers such as...,making them a complex character.
4. Review writing a paragraph.
1. Three parts.
1. Clear topic sentence with the word "because..."
2. Evidence which includes quotes and a bridge sentence.
3. Commentary using "This evidence suggests...Consequently if,... Therefore, due to the fact that,..."
5. Using this rubric, give yourself a grade on your English Journals. Provide a paragraph in the private comment section of this assignment that argues for why you should receive that grade.
6. Work on your Greek Tragedy slides.
1. Slide 18
2. Slide 23 and 25
3. Slide 28
4. Slide 31 and 33
5. Slide 38 and 39

Homework:

1. Membean. It is due by Sunday at 9PM.

Reviewing How to Write a Good Paragraph

 Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

After today I should be able to: 

Reading: You are currently reading a book of your choice. It should be done by the second week of December.

Agenda:

1. Vocabulary Review game.
2. Add to the story of my year document.
3. Review writing a paragraph.
1. Three parts.
1. Clear topic sentence with the word "because..."
2. Evidence which includes quotes and a bridge sentence.
3. Commentary using "This evidence suggests...Consequently if,... Therefore, due to the fact that,..."
   
2. Example
1. Another factor Carly should consider is Marc’s loyalty to her because if a guy is not loyal in a relationship then it could be a sign that he does not take the relationship seriously. Marc’s actions on Friday night should make Carly question his loyalty and make her reevaluate his commitment to her. For example, Marc writes in his schedule that he is going with Anna to a bonfire at Matt’s that will last until 1 A.M. while Carly is away at a basketball game.  Both the fact that he is staying out late and going with Anna suggests that something more may be going on between him and Anna. While at the bonfire Marc takes a picture with Anna on his back, which she posts to Instagram with the tag “#lovehim” and the comment “he’s always got my back.” Marc’s willingness to take this picture with Anna, knowing that he is in a relationship with Carly and that Anna likes him, shows he is not as loyal to Carly as she thought. This evidence demonstrates that Marc is not being honest about the kind of relationship he has with Anna and that he is willing to flirt with other girls while Carly is busy with her sport. Consequently if Marc is willing to be flirtatious while Anna is away, Carly should ask herself how committed he is to their relationship, especially because Carly does not flirt with other guys when Marc is not around.Therefore, due to fact that Marc is not as serious about the relationship, she should question if she can continue in a relationship that  lacks the solid foundation of loyalty to the other person.
2. Identify three layers that make Antigone a complex character. Write a paragraph that explains one of those layers. Write this paragraph in your English Journal.
4. Work on your Greek Tragedy slides.
1. Slide 18
2. Slide 23 and 25
3. Slide 28
4. Slide 31 and 33
5. Slide 38 and 39

Homework:

1. Membean. It is due by Sunday at 9PM.

The story of my year

 Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

After today I should be able to: 

Reading: You are currently reading a book of your choice. It should be done by the second week of December.

Agenda:

1. Vocabulary Review game.
2. Add to the story of my year document.
3. Review sentence variety. Example, "Odysseus explored the strange cave filled with goats, and he waited around to see who owned it."
1. Independent Clause: Odysseus explored the strange cave filled with goats.
2. Adverb Clause: As Odysseus explored the strange cave filled with goats, he waited around to see who owned it.
3. Adverb: Curiously, Odysseus explored the strange cave and waited for the owner.
4. Present Participle: Exploring the strange cave, Odysseus waited for the owner.
5. Past Participle: Filled with curiosity, Odysseus explored the cave and waited.
6. Prepositional Phrase: Inside the cave, Odysseus waited for the owner.
7. Demonstrative Adjective: That cave was explored by Odysseus, who waited for the owner.
8. Adjective Clause (Appositive): The cave, filled with goats, was explored by Odysseus, who waited for the owner.
4. Work on your Greek Tragedy slides.
1. Slide 18
2. Slide 23 and 25
3. Slide 28
4. Slide 31 and 33
5. Slide 38 and 39

Homework:

1. Membean. It is due by Sunday at 9PM.