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In Class Topics/Work/Links |
Assignments to be done BEFORE next class meeting (unless otherwise noted) |
10/2 |
SSR "On the Bridge" http://www.toddstrasser.com/html/OnABridge.htm
Small groups will identify possible questions/writing prompts for this story by ID'ing big ideas/big questions Class will select BEST prompt to complete
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Block 4 answer "Why does Seth throw away the jacket" |
10/4 |
Review of "On the Bridge" paragraphs -- focus on topic sentences and use of quotation marks.
No new stories...Types of Stories
No new characters....Archetypes = character type that reoccurs in many stories. Pair characters on screen...
Now, create YOUR own pairs of character types (not the same types)... create a google doc using images -- mix up at least 4 types of characters ... HOW? Pick 2-3 Disney movies or teen movies or SIT coms... look for character types that share common traits and role ... Try the Simpsons, Family Guy, Sponge Bob... Or Cars, Mulan, and Finding Nemo... YOUR choice -- but DON'T tell others what your pairings are -- if you do it right, they will get it!
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1) REVISE your paragraph on "On the Bridge" for AWESOME topic sentence (and then awesome rest of paragraph)
2) Complete you Google doc for ARCHETYPES!
3) Find TWO words that incorporate roots on list 1-10 (in blue) Greek Roots-SET ONE You may reference the following or any number of sources online: http://www.empire.net/~merlin/greek.html
http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0907013.html Write out the DEFINITION of the found words (20 total) -- You must be able to explain why the Greek root is in that word. EX: Dent = tooth, Dentist = tooth doctor; trident = three spikes/teeth (and of course, Dentyne = sugar free gum that is safe for teeth!)* Brand names with Greek roots = extra credit :)
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10/8 |
Review Greek Roots Homework
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Watch the following to prepare for class THURS: It leaves out some key details, but it will give you a sense of how it all goes down (or up?) |
10/10 |
Greek Roots Words 1-10 review http://www.quia.com/quiz/4421294.html Mother Earth pictures...Mother Earth Images STORY TIME! The Natural World ANTHROPOMORPHIZED Gaea, Uranus, Cronus, Rhea -- family troubles... Greek Gods to KNOW and TAKE NOTES on.pdf |
Go the MYTHWEB: Take notes on the 12 Olympians -- Greek Gods to KNOW and TAKE NOTES on.pdf
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10/15 |
Greek RootsOral Histories - like telephone...differences/confusions -- details not key Check NOTES -- who is whom ... ____________ is like ...
Who ARE these Gods (Hades, Poseidon, Apollo, Hermes, Dionysus, Hephaestus)?In class groups answer a series of questions... These three sites can help: http://www.greek-gods.info/greek-gods/ http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/SitcomCharacterArchetypes http://goteenwriters.blogspot.com/2012/05/list-of-character-archetypes.html Create a google document that clearly sets out character-type of assigned god -- images where appropriate!
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BLOCK 1) Study Greek Roots for QUIZ Monday -- practice QUIA QUIZ http://www.quia.com/quiz/4421294.html
Continue to READ! You must have a book review posted on SHELFARI by 10/30!!!
Answer the following questions on a Google.doc for the 6 goddesses (Hera, Demeter, Hestia, Athena, Artemis, Aphrodite):
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10/17 |
SSR 20 min
Practice Quia Quiz Greek Roots Greek Vocab SET ONE Practice
Watch the myth about BATS: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nl_xgp_MfA and ARACHNE (how spiders came to be) ARACHNE, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qW3Bbav7w4A
STUDENTS HAVE THIS ASSIGNMENT IN THEIR ENGLISH FOLDER titled MONSTROUS OARFISH READ NEWS STORY about oarfish http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-18-foot-oarfish-catalina-island-20131014,0,3591744.story Then, look at AWESOME pictures! Imagine what people who came across this fish's carcass on the beach thought 3000 yrs ago. Describe this MONSTER from the sea as though you lived before "science" and scuba gear. Now, create a myth about the oarfish -- either as monster or former human, transformed:
Your story MUST CONTAIN:
WE WILL GO OVER GODS/GODDESSES on MONDAY 10/21
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Watch the videos -- WRITE DOWN what caused each character trouble: MIDAS, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2tMUbB2wXY ICARUS |
10/21 |
Greek Roots 1-10 QUIZ http://www.quia.com/quiz/3891173.html
SSR
Review Gods/Goddesses modern types together Review nature of myths: Bats, Arachne, Oarfish... Share oarfish stories
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CATCH UP! Below are all PAST assignments that many have not completed: Continue to READ! You must have a book review posted on SHELFARI by 10/30!!! Watch the videos -- WRITE DOWN what caused each character trouble: MIDAS, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2tMUbB2wXY ICARUS http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRr9u-Rbwfo Answer the following questions on a Google.doc for the 6 goddesses (Hera, Demeter, Hestia, Athena, Artemis, Aphrodite):
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10/23 |
SSR Gods' role in stories -- VERY HUMAN God/dess Monologue assignment https://docs.google.com/a/rsd6.org/document/d/17-fCnYsYBAY3Af50Zg5XqH_esUfDYSEuQYG__5PFa3c/editSamples Monologues - Zeus: to give you an idea, but it does not fulfill ALL of your requirements: http://www.monologuearchive.com/l/lucian_004.html
Find no fewer than 2 myths in which your god/dess plays a role. Refer to assignment for what to note down. SOURCES abound online!
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Take the following PRE-TEST on semi-colons. Doing it will count as a homework grade but the score is a baseline only. Do your best! Semi-colons and comma splices
Find no fewer than 2 myths in which your god/dess plays a role. Refer to assignment for what to note down. SOURCES abound online! https://docs.google.com/a/rsd6.org/document/d/17-fCnYsYBAY3Af50Zg5XqH_esUfDYSEuQYG__5PFa3c/edit |
10/25 |
SSR Monologue drafts GIFTS!!!! https://docs.google.com/a/rsd6.org/document/d/1vhZY_IjOlhguSv5hc-CNf2mhzHXQ_V-IshfJZGRUfRY/edit Read the Story of Prometheus together http://www.dltk-kids.com/world/greece/m-story-prometheus-fire.htm THEN Listen/watch the story of Pandora: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwV200L0HnA or read a version onn Myths to read
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10/29 |
Share Monologues -- first shared god/dess, choose better one to share
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Vocab words 11-20 Greek Roots-SET ONE find two words the are build from these roots
Read Phaeton and the Chariot of the Sun- There should be a copy of the story in your English folder already... |
10/31 |
SSR Letter to Class about SSR books: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lgVEayzjKC_zXfFoMopjJkGn6qWFRzHAvpXnbTddX-A/edit?usp=sharing
Review Phaeton questions -- science behind story?
http://www.npr.org/2012/10/26/163712865/medusas-gaze-and-vampires-bite Science behind myths..
Greek Myths' TRUTHS (knowledge about world and people)
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Compose an interesting letter to me about your SSR book -- if confused, read my letter again... https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lgVEayzjKC_zXfFoMopjJkGn6qWFRzHAvpXnbTddX-A/edit?usp=sharing
RFI -- "Prehistoric Fossil may have Inspired Greek Myths" answer multiple choice questions and both short answer (3 sentences)
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