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.

Book review and Big ideas

 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. Work on Big Ideas Padlet wall. Add one idea together. Add one idea with a partner. Add one idea on your own.
3. Book review
1. Work on a book review for one of your books if it is shorter OR on half of your book if it is longer.
4. Work on your Greek Tragedy slides.

Homework:

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

Antigone's End

 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. Words of the Day
2. Vocabulary Review game
3. Finish the play today.
4. Work on your Greek Tragedy slides. You should be done with all of the activities. I will check your slides this week and next.
5. Watch the play from 1:11:00 to the end.

Homework:

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

Nearing the end

 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. Words of the Day
2. Vocabulary Review game
3. Start part two of the play. Read lines 1014-1131.
1. Provide an extra summary for Tiresias long speech at 956.
4. Work on your Greek Tragedy slides. You should be up to slide 28. I will check these slides tomorrow during class and Encore.
5. Watch the play 57:00 to 1:11:00 when the messenger comes in to talk to the queen.

Homework:

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

Tiresias's Speech

 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. Start part two of the play. Read lines 897-1013.
1. Provide an extra summary for Tiresias long speech at 956.
2. Work on your Greek Tragedy slides. You should be up to slide 28. I will check these slides tomorrow during class and Encore.

Homework:

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

Creon's Treatment of Others

 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. Words of the Day
2. Vocabulary Review
3. English Journal: Complexity in Antigone
4. Start part two of the play. Read lines 748-896.
1. Provide three sentences of summary for the speech by Antigone at line 856
5. Write the following paragraph with a partner:
1. Creon (justly/unjustly) treats his son Haemon like (a/an)...For example, "QUOTE" (line #). Creon continues...Another example...This evidence suggests...Consequently if,...Therefore, due to the fact that, Creon...

Homework:

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

Reviewing Complexity

 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. Words of the Day
2. Vocabulary Review
3. Start part two of the play. Read lines 656-747.
4. Identify elements of complexity in this play.
1. Where do I look for complexity?
1. Within a character (internal struggles, many layers)
2. In a character's personal relationships (layers or contradictions between characters)
3. In a character's relationships with their surroundings (Thebes, law, family)
4. In the ideas presented (many sides to the same idea, contradictory forces for the same idea)
2. What types are there?
1. Layered
1. Definition: When a character or event has multiple traits that are connotatively similar (they fit together easily).
2. Keywords to use in writing: "in conjunction with," "also," "furthermore."
2. Contradictory
1. Definition: When a character or event has traits that actively contradict one another (they clash).
2. Keywords to use in writing: "although," "however," "even though," "but," "yet."
3. Paradoxical
1. Definition: When a character or event has seemingly contradictory traits, yet they coexist and are not actually self-defeating; they work together to reveal a deeper truth.
1. For example, Oedipus's blindness represents the fact that he can truly see the truth. In this respect he becomes like Tiresias.
3. English Journal: Complexity in Antigone

Homework:

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