Wenesday, October 3, 2012

Do Now: Theseus gets what he needs from Ariadne and then leaves her on Naxos. Did Theseus desert Ariadne? Why? Use evidence from the text to support your opinion.

Classwork: 

1. What about the sails? Is this an honest mistake or retribution?
2. Theseus, King of Athens: Explain two events that illuminate Greek values.
3. "All you need is a ball of string".
Homework: Study for test on Theseus - Friday. The summary questions on your handout will guide you. SAT Vocabulary Group 1 is also included!

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Do Now: School-wide initiative -  Grammar mini lesson. Correct the sentences on the board.
Classwork: Theseus and Ariadne

How does Ariadne save Theseus's life?
What bargain does he make with her?
What's your opinion concerning the controversy?
Theseus and Aegeus 
Black sail/ White sail confusion
Is Theseus responsible for Aegeus's death?
All's well that ends well
Is Theseus an archetypal hero? Why
Homework: Use 7 vocabulary words to create a scenario.

Monday, October 1, 2012

Do Now: Why does Aegeus want to poison Theseus? What role does Medea play in this? Why?
Classwork: Theseus and the Minotaur: Creating the Archetypal Hero

Meet the Minotaur - summarize his birth, the circumstances of the tribute and the Labyrinth.

How does Theseus become involved in this mess? Why? 
Homework: Finish reading "Theseus Steps Up" section and summarize the plot in your notebook. Focus on Ariadne and the black/white sail issue.

Friday, September 28, 2012

Do Now: Review your roots and affixes for the test.
Classwork: Test
Theseus and archetypal traits continued.
Homework: Read ahead to meet the Minotaur and the second test for Theseus.

Thursday, September 27, 2012

Do now: Quiz -  Roots and affixes
Classwork: 

Theseus is re-united with his father: Focus on direct and indirect characterization and plot.
1. The trip to Athens
2. Aegeus's jealousy combined with Medea's duplicity
3. Evidence from the text that supports Theseus as a archetypal hero.
4. Introduction to the quest and the Minotaur.
Homework: Finish reading questions for Part 1.

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Do Now: Take out this week's vocabulary handout and your homework. Based on the roots and affixes list, what do you think the following words might mean?
1. polygamist
2. thermodynamics
3. incredible
4. geology
5. circumnavigation
6. benediction
Classwork:
1. We will continue with the character traits of archetypal heroes.

2. The Myth of Theseus: Part 1
Under what conditions was Theseus raised?
What is the first sign that he's going to take the hard road?
Homework: Make sure your reading questions for this section are complete. 

Monday, September 24, 2012

Do Now: Journal - Who is your favorite hero? Consider sports, movies, politics,etc. What character traits make this person a hero? 5 lines/ 5 minutes
Classwork:
1. SAT Vocabulary List and Roots and Affixes - List 1
Welcome to Greek Mythology!
2. We are focusing today on informational text that provides background.

 
3.  PowerPoint link: The Archetypal Hero's Nine Traits.
For a copy of the handout click here.
Homework: TWO PARTS!
1. Make sure you have annotated the text for background information and The Archetypal Hero.
2. Use the first group of  SAT words to create a scenario that uses at least 7 of the words correctly. Hint: Choose words that have something in common.