Writing practice about Creon

Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

Nuance Academy: None

After today I should be able to: Identify what is important in a text.

Reading: None

Agenda:

1. Writing commentary assessment.
1. Sophocles further develops Oedipus's deteriorating leadership through his confrontation with Creon, revealing how his earlier defensiveness escalates into extreme paranoia and suspicion, which exposes the destructive influence of his pride. Take, for example, how Oedipus accuses Creon of conspiring against him, declaring, “You planned it, you had it done, you thought it out, and you did the murder." Furthermore, Oedipus questions Creon's loyalty and accuses him of attempting to seize the throne, asking, “What do you want? To take my place and rule?."
2. This evidence suggests...because typically...
3. Consequently since... (show cause and effect)
4. Therefore...due to the fact that...
2. Literature provides the evidence, but ideas provide the argument. Argue ideas, not things! 

Homework:

1. Membean session

Greek Theater slide

Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

Nuance Academy: None

After today I should be able to: Identify what is important in a text.

Reading: None

Agenda:

1. Word of the Day!
2. Greek theater slides 17 and 23.
1. Click on the Greek theater video to learn about the different parts of the theater.
2. Label the theater on slide 17.
3. Fill in the chart on slide 23
3. Read the play.

Homework:

1. Membean session

Next part

Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

Nuance Academy: None

After today I should be able to: Identify what is important in a text.

Reading: None

Agenda:

1. Word of the Day!
2. Writing better commentary practice.
1. Sophocles shifts his portrayal of Oedipus during his confrontation with the prophet Tiresias, revealing how the king's initial confidence and determination gradually give way to anger and defensiveness, which highlights a weakness in his leadership. Take, for example, how when Tiresias refuses to reveal what he knows, Oedipus becomes increasingly hostile, accusing the prophet of being “a wicked man” who is plotting against him. Furthermore, Oedipus goes so far as to accuse Tiresias of participating in the murder himself, asking, “What, you know nothing? You mean to betray us and destroy the city?” This evidence suggests that...because typically...
2. This evidence suggests...because typically effective leaders...
3. Read the play lines ???.
4. Great Idea: justice.

Homework:

1. Membean session

Tiresias

Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

Nuance Academy: None

After today I should be able to: Identify what is important in a text.

Reading: None

Agenda:

1. Word of the Day!
2. Writing better commentary practice.
1. Sophocles begins by presenting Oedipus delivering an emotional speech to his suffering citizens, which highlights his strength and compassion as a leader. Take, for example, how Oedipus acknowledges the suffering of his people, explaining that “my spirit groans for city and myself and you at once” and that he has not been “sleeping in indifference” while Thebes suffers.
2. This evidence suggests...because typically effective leaders...
3. Read the play lines 376-595.
4. Great Idea: justice.

Homework:

1. Membean session

Oedipus the King

Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

Nuance Academy: None

After today I should be able to: Identify what is important in a text.

Reading: None

Agenda:

1. Word of the Day!
2. Oedipus the King lecture
3. Read the play lines 1-200.

Homework:

1. Membean session