-E. Quinson

Room D-201

9H period 5

 

Monday, November 17, 2008

SWBAT:  analyze the nature of an epic hero

DO NOW: Write an entry in your writer’s notebook, or in your binder?  What is a hero?  How does Atticus Finch (in the novel and/or in the movie, if you see them differently) fit your image of a hero. 

DEVELOPMENT:

  1. You have now read the preface of Bullfinch’s Mythology and the introduction to Edith Hamilton’s Mythology.  What do these two titans of the study of mythology tell us about why we need to study mythology?
  2. Bullfinch:
    1. Mythology is the handmaid of literature.  You will understand allusions that are made all the time in elegant literature.
    2. It won’t make you money, but it will entertain you and teach you virtue.  Why is that important?
  3. Distribute Mythology project. 
  4. Explain that students are responsible to look over these books tonight and this list and make a list of a few myths that they might like to present to the class.  That way, we can “jigsaw” all of our knowledge. 
  5. Brainstorms kinds of presentations students may want to make.
  6. Brainstorm rubric for grading.
  7. If time allows, today we are going to read “Perseus” which appears in Hamilton, but also in your green textbook. 
  8. Perseus is one of the great Greek heroes.
  9. Consider the definition of a hero.  Atticus Finch is considered the top movie hero of all time:  http://www.afi.com/tvevents/100years/handv.aspx
  10. Review Definition of Hero in a Myth in literature textbook.  Does this fit Atticus?  Why or why not?  What current heroes does this fit?  HARRY POTTER.   
  11. As we read aloud, let’s see if we can find example of Perseus as epic hero.
  12. Review/summarize.

H.W.:  1.  Finish reading “Perseus” in Literature Textbook.  2.  Write a response to the blog post:  This myth is thousands of years old.  What do you think it taught its first audiences?  In what ways is it still relevant today?   3.  On a piece of loose leaf paper, to be turned in first thing tomorrow in class, write your name at the top and then make a list of several myths you would like to research and present to the class on the left side.  On the right, make a list of any students with whom you would like to work on this project.

 

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

SWBAT:  analyze Perseus as a classical epic hero

DO NOW:  1.   Turn in your list.  Make sure your name is clearly labeled.  2.  Write an entry in your w.n. (or on a piece of loose leaf in the literature section of your binder:  What does the myth of “Perseus” suggest about one’s ability to escape or control fate.  Do you believe in fate?  Why or why not?  Use specific examples from the text and from current events or your own life, but be specific! 

DEVELOPMENT:

  1. Collect do now list.  I will compile the groups, etc. tonight.  I will do my best to please everyone.
  2. Share do now entry.
  3. Fate is certainly a timeless issue and here we see it addressed in an ancient myth.
  4. Review the Literary Analysis questions on p. 223. 
    1. What heroic qualities does Perseus exhibit to accomplish his goals?
    2. Which heroic qualities does Perseus exhibit when he decides to return to Argos to see Acrisius?
  5. Create a venn diagram of Danae and Perseus’ qualities.  Which are idiosyncratic?  Which do they share?.
  6. Discuss the meaning of protagonist and antagonist.  Who is the antagonist?  What actions does he take?  What are the effects of those actions on Perseus?  What is the end result?
  7. Review/summarize.  How do we reconcile the notion of heroic qualities and fate?  Are we simply fated to have certain things happen to us, or do our own qualities help us control our own fates? 

H.W.:  1.  Blog it!  What situations from other works of literature, movies, or real life can you recall in which someone tried to escape or control fate?  What were the outcomes?  2.  Meet in the library tomorrow.  We will begin our research there.

 

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

SWBAT:  research their myths in the library. 

DO NOW:  Prepare to begin researching your myth! 

DEVELOPMENT:

Student will be allowed to work quietly and respectfully in library on their projects.  Groups will naturally work together, but proper library decorum must be maintained at all times. 

H.W.:  1. Work on your myth project. 

 

Thursday, November 20, 2008

SWBAT:  research their myths in the library. 

DO NOW:  Prepare to continue researching your myth! 

DEVELOPMENT:

Student will be allowed to work quietly and respectfully in library on their projects.  Groups will naturally work together, but proper library decorum must be maintained at all times. 

H.W.:  1. Work on your myth project. 

 

Friday, November 21, 2008

SWBAT:  finish putting together their myth projects in the library. 

DO NOW:  Prepare to finish putting together your presentation! 

DEVELOPMENT:

Student will be allowed to work quietly and respectfully in library on their projects.  Groups will naturally work together, but proper library decorum must be maintained at all times. 

H.W.:  1. Finalize your myth project.   Be prepared to present Monday, back in our classroom!

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