Reading Warm-Up agenda: elements of myth obj:identify elements of myth and types of conflict King of...

Reading Warm-Upagenda: elements of mythobj: identify elements of myth and types of conflict

King of all godsWife of Zeus, queen of godsDionysusAthenagod of the sunGoddess of VictoryHalf Man/Half GoatSpring MaidenFalls in love with his own reflection

FRIDAY February 10

a. goddess of wisdom and war

b. Zeusc. Herad. god of wine and

musice. Narcissusf. Apollog. Nikeh. Persephonei. Satyr

Reading Warm-Up

FRIDAYJanuary 6, 2011

Review your notes if you have any questions USE COMPLETE SENTENCES!!!!

1.What is the “moral” of a story?2.Conflict in a story represents what?3.Name the types of conflicts.4.Tell what type of conflict is present in the following situations: Internal, External, or Both?? EXPLAIN WHY!! Hector thought, "Why did I ever agree to be in this play? I'll never have the nerve to act in front of an audience.”

Violet wanted her friends to let the new girl join the club, but no one else agreed. Violet felt badly for the new girl, but she didn't know what to do about the problem.

What does this help me do?:Identify the kinds of conflict present in literary plots

AGENDA:Greek & Latin Roots/Mythology

warm-up MondayJanuary 91.What does Echo do that annoys

Hera?

2.How does Hera punish Echo?

3.What curse does Aphrodite place on Narcissus?

4.How does this myth explain the creation of an echo and of the narcissus flower? Write 2 to3 sentences explaining.

Echo talks too much and tries to distract Zeus.

Hera punishes Echo by cursing her to only repeat what is spoken to her.

Aphrodite curses Narcissus to fall in love with only himself.

The Origin of SeasonsQuiz on Friday agenda:

warm-up MondayJanuary 9

2.Which character do you have the most sympathy for? Why? What would you do in this situation?

3. Demeter is able to change Zeus’ mind about the marriage of Hades and Persephone. What does this tell you about the “green earth mother?”

The Origin of SeasonsQuiz on Friday agenda:

warm-up

Monday, January

23

agenda: Group

work/mythologyUse your text to help answer the questions.

The Flight of Icarus, pg. 677

1.Is there any conflict in the story of Icarus? If so, what kind of conflict? Between whom is the conflict?

2.Is there a moral of this story? What do you think it is? Can you relate to it?

Monday, January

23

agenda: Group

work/mythology

Each group will be assigned a story. You will work AS A GROUP to complete these worksheets.

GROUP 1: Echo & Narcissus

GROUP 2: The Origin of Seasons

GROUP 3: Orpheus the Great Musician

GROUP 4: The Flight of Icarus

Warm-Up Magical MondayJanuary 30

You will have Warm-Up in Reading class, too. Here’s how it will look:

Warm-Up: Jan. 30-Feb. 3

Monday:

Tuesday:

Wednesday:

Thursday:

Friday:

Reading Response: Title of Story, pg. #

Your Warm-Up will look like this. You will have one every day. If you are absent, you will write “absent”. When you turn it in, name is on it and it is stapled together.

After we read stories, you will have a Reader’s Response. It will look like this. If you are absent, you must get the questions from a friend, read the story, and respond. WRITE THE QUESTIONS DOWN!!

Introduction to Ms. Hensel’s Reading Group

Magical MondayJanuary 30

We will cover Mythology and Propaganda. Here is what you’ll be doing:

Mythology

•Discussion of Warm-Up•Daily notes and discussions.•Vocabulary•Three to four stories•Mythology Project and Presentation

Propaganda

•Discussion of Warm-Up•Daily Notes and discussions.•Questions after discussions.•Propaganda Project and Presentation

Expectations

•You are expected to follow the SAME RULES as you do in Geography.•LATE POLICY: No late work will be accepted after the rotation. If you do not turn in any late work, it will not receive any credit.•You are expected to actively participate in class discussions and be on task.

Introduction to Ms. Hensel’s Reading Group

Magical MondayJanuary 30

We will cover Mythology and Propaganda. Here is what you’ll be doing:

Mythology

•What do you KNOW about Mythology?

•What do you WANT to know about mythology?

Propaganda

•What do you KNOW about Propaganda?

•What do you WANT to know about propaganda?

Expectations

•You are expected to follow the SAME RULES as you do in Geography.•LATE POLICY: No late work will be accepted after the rotation. If you do not turn in any late work, it will not receive any credit.•You are expected to actively participate in class discussions and be on task.

Tuesday, January

31

agenda: Propaganda

Who is your favorite athletic team (any sport)? Why are they your favorite team?

What kind of shampoo do you use? Why do you use it? What made you purchase it?

What is your favorite soft drink? What made you try this drink?

Warm-up Wonderful WednesdayFebruary 1Agenda: Today we will look at Propaganda in commercials

and in advertisements.

This type of propaganda encourages you “join the crowd”.

This type of propaganda is referred to as “mud-slinging”.

(Talking negatively about a competitor).

What were the messages propaganda used during times

of war?

You are reading a magazine, you come across and advertisement that read “NEW AND IMPROVED! OUR BEST

FORMULA YET! Try this AMAZING, DOCTOR RECOMMENDED TOOTHPASTE! You will dazzle like a movie star!

What type(s) of propaganda are used here?

WE ARE GOOD. THEY ARE EVIL. STOP THEM FROM

DESTROYING US.Bandwagon and Name Calling

Loaded words and Snob Appeal

Today in class…

We will identify types of propaganda techniques used in the media.

We will watch commercials and identify what type of propaganda is being used.

We will look at advertisements from magazines and identify what type of propaganda is being used.

Warm-Up*AGENDA: we have identified different types of propaganda. Now, we will talk about WHY you think they are effective?

Give an example of each of the following types of propaganda:1.Bandwagon2.Slogan3.Plain folks4.Snob appeal5.Loaded Words6.Testimonial7.Name-calling

Thankful it’s Thursday February 2

Propaganda: Magazine AdvertisementsName the product in your advertisement. Describe the advertisement. Who do you think this advertisement is intended to reach? Identify the types of Propaganda being used in the advertisement. Be specific in your explanation. What message is the advertisement portraying? Why do you think this advertisement is effective? If you could change something about this advertisement, what would it be and why?

WARM-UP: BRAINSTORM THE FOLLOWING IDEAS. WRITE THEM DOWN IN YOUR BELLWORK:

You are going to CREATE authentic propaganda!

You may CREATE your own product OR use an existing advertisement to redesign.

You may CREATE World War II Propaganda. You must incorporate all three messages into your project.

Propaganda Project:

CREATE AN ADVERTISMENT FOR A PRODUCT OR SERVICE.

USE 3 TYPES OF PROPAGANDA.

WRITE A PARAGRAPH ON THE BACK EXPLAING WHY YOU THINK THIS PRODUCT

OR SERVICE WILL BE SUCCESSFUL TO A SPECEFIC GROUP. GIVE YOUR EXAMPLES OR

PROP.

WWII: CREATE YOUR OWN WWII PROPAGANDA.

EXPLAIN WHAT MESSAGES ARE FOUND IN YOUR MESSAGE.

WRITE A PARAGRAPH EXPLAING WHY YOU THINK PEOPLE WERE SCARED OF THE

ENEMY OR WHY THEY FELT COMPELLED TO HELP THE CAUSE.

REQUIREMENTS:

MUST HAVE FIVE COLORS.

YOU MUST HAVE A PARAGRAPH WRITTEN.IT IS DUE MONDAY.SUPERBOWL:THREE Commercials.

Describe the commercial.

Identify the PROPAGANDAYOU MUST HAVE A PARAGRAPH WRITTEN.

Propaganda Pop-Quiz:

1.Which technique of propaganda encourages everyone to “join the masses”?

2.Which technique of propaganda is also known as “mud-slinging” and often uses negative words when addressing a competitor?

3.Beyonce, Snookie, Usher, Michael Jordan, Tiger Words, and Justin Beiber all endorse a product. What type of propaganda technique would this be considered?

4.Using an everyday person in a commercial is an advertiser’s way of trying to get you to identify with him or her. What type of propaganda technique is this?

5.What were the three messages typically found in World War II Era propaganda?

Warm-Up Monday, February 5

OBJ: create a piece own authentic propaganda using three propaganda techniques

Warm-Up Terrific Tuesday

February 7Agenda:Literary Terms for Mythology– Need to Know WordsProgress Reports out tomorrow. Please turn in all work!!!!OBJ: define literary terms and give an example of EACH

This poster is from the World War I Era. What do you think the message of the poster is? What is the poster telling you to do? (hint: it’s not we are good/they are evil/stop them..)

HAVE NOTES ON YOUR DESK.FROM YOUR LITERARY

TERMS, WHICH WORDS DO YOU THINK RELATE TO MYTHOLOGY AND

WHY?

Answer the following and explain WHY.

Which god/goddess would be your best friend?Which god/goddess would you tell your secrets to?Which god/goddess would you NOT want to invite to your birthday party?Which god/goddess would you trust most? Which would you trust least?Who would you want on your team?

Warm-Up Monday, February 5

OBJ: create a yearbook of Greek gods/goddesses using superlatives

You are going to CREATE a yearbook for the gods and goddesses.

You will choose six figures. (NOTE CARDS)

You must include SUPERLATIVES (MOST, BEST, LEAST LIKELY, MOST LIKELY, Etc.)

Include a quote that person would say or a favorite activity he or she would enjoy.

Illustrate your gods/goddess or mythological figures using 5 colors.

Warm-Up Thursday, February 6


BEST LOOKINGMOST ATTRACTIVEMOST DEADLYMOSTLY LIKELY TO…LEAST LIKELY TOO…PROM KING AND QUEENCLASS CLOWN…MOST ATHLETICWITTIEST/FUNNIEST



DRAW AND COLOR YOUR FIGURE.

GIVE THEM A SUPERLATEIVE.

GIVE THEM A QUOTE THEY WOULD SAY OR ACTIVITY THEY WOULD DO

MT. OLYMPUSPARTHENONACROPOLIS600 BC

Warm-Up Tuesday, February 14

OBJ: identify elements of myth in Echo and Narcissus

Name five elements of myth.

Two types of conflict and give the example(s) of each one.

•Set in ancient times.•Element of supernatural (relationship between mortals and supernatural)•Moral •Conflict•Explains the creation of something or a natural phenomenon

•Internal: Man vs. Himself•External: Man vs. Man, Man vs. Nature, Man vs. Technology

Tuesday, February 14


In Celebration of Valentine’s Day, we are going to read a Love story.

Read Echo and Narcissus, pg. 290. Fill out your graphic organizer as you read.

You are looking for specific examples of the elements of myth we talked about!! You MUST use specific details from the story.

Tuesday, February 14


If Narcissus wrote

a Valentine, what

would his say?

If Echo wrote a Valentine, what would hers say?

EXTRA CREDITUse 5 colors. I will give you index cards.

Warm-Up Wednesday, February 15

OBJ: select one word from each paragraph of Echo and Narcissus to create a collage that tells the Main Idea

1.What does Echo do that annoys Hera?

2.How does Hera punish Echo?

3.Why does Aphrodite place a curse on Narcissus?

4. Do you agree with how Aphrodite treated Narcissus? Why or why not?

She talks too much and distracts Hera so that Zeus can return to Mount Olympus.

She curses Echo. Echo can only repeat what is said to her.

Echo loves Narcissus and he is mean to her.



Element of Myth Part in the StorySet in Ancient Times The story makes references to Zeus, Hera, and

Aphrodite. These characters are gods and goddesses from ancient Greek Mythology.

Explains the creation of something In the story, the echo (repeating of voice) and narcissus flower are created.

Shows the relationship between mortals and supernatural

Both Aphrodite and Hera caste spells on characters, showing there is a supernatural element to the story.

Conflict Man vs. Man: Hera and Echo, Echo and NarcissusMan vs. Nature: Narcissus diesMan vs. Himself: Narcissus falls in love with himself

Moral Treat others the way you want to be treated.

Do not be self-centered.



Today, you will re-read Echo and Narcissus. You will pick out the MOST IMPORTANT WORD from each paragraph (one word ONLY!)

The word you pick must be a STRONG word that SUMMARIZES the paragraph. (NOT WORDS LIKE AND, THE, OR… )

You will do this for each paragraph of the story. There are about 28 paragraphs.

You will also select THREE scenes from the story that you will visually recreate. These three scenes must visually show the main idea of the story.



HAVE YOUR MOST IMPORTANT WORD HOMEWORK ON YOUR DESK.

Select three scenes from the story that explain CONFLICT. You will recreate these scenes today.

Project Example

Warm-Up Tuesday, February 21

OBJ: TCAP Tuesday

TEAM ECHO

TEAM NARCISSUS.

What characters would side with Echo? What characters would side with Narcissus? Whose team would you be on? Why? Which character has the saddest story?


OBJ: Read Origin of Seasons and answer questions about the reading.

1. Identify which Greek figure would say the following:

“I am the Maiden of Spring”

“If you want to visit me, you will have to come to the Underworld”

“All things that grow on Earth grow because of me”.

“I am the most powerful”.

“When you see a beautiful rainbow, you see me”

“Instead of a text, you could call on me”

2. Based on the title of the story, predict what you think the story will be about: The Origin of Seasons. What element of myth is this?

Persephone

Hades

Demeter

Zeus

Iris

Hermes

It is about the Earth having seasons. The element of myth is that it explains the creation of something.


OBJ: Read Origin of Seasons and identify elements of myth in the reading questions about the reading.

1. What are you first impression of the gods and goddess in this myth? What do you think of the way they treat each other and the people on Earth?

2. What does this myth explain the creation of?

3. How does the story of the kidnapping of Persephone and her mother’s grief explain the change of seasons?

4. Which character do you have the most sympathy for? Why? What would you do in this situation?

5. Demeter is able to change Zeus’ mind about the marriage of Hades and Persephone. What does this tell you about the “green earth mother?”

6. What do you think the moral of the story is? Why?



What we are going to do today:

Complete Elements of Myth Graphic Organizer. Use specific details and page number.

Complete Main idea Graphic Organizer.

Warm-Up Friday, February 24


Identify three instances of conflict in the story, The Origin of the Seasons.

Explain who the characters are that are involved and what type of conflict it is.



What we are going to do today:

Choose one of the following:

Comic Strip OR Conflict Poster

Comic Strip1. Create a comic strip about The

Origin of the Seasons.2. You must use four of the six

boxes.3. Each box must have two

characters and dialogue.4. Your comic must show conflict.5. You must also include three

other elements of myth.

Conflict Poster1. Create a “Boxing” type Poster

for two of the Characters that experience conflict.

2. You must include a paragraph explain who the characters are and what conflict they experience in the story.

3. You will then rewrite the conflict in your own words.

Warm-Up MondayFebruary 27

“Great Music can pull you right out of your chair. It can make you cry, or laugh, or feel a way, you’ve never felt before”.

Think of a time where music touched your life. Write a paragraph (at least 6 sentences) about the experience. What song can you think of that makes you feel strong emotions? What emotion do you feel? What does this song make you think of?

Warm-Up TuesdayFebruary 27

Use each of your vocabulary words in a complete sentences. These sentences must have context clues to show the meaning of the word!

Please put the sentences in your Warm-Up!

Agenda: Read Orpheus the Great MusicianObjective: create a summary by using a graphic organizer

Warm-Up TuesdayFebruary 27

Read Orpheus, the Great Musician pg.665

Fill out the Graphic organizer in order to summarize the story.

Agenda: Read Orpheus the Great MusicianObjective: create a summary by using a graphic organizer

WARM-UP

Pg. 670 #1-4

Extra! Extra! Read all About It!

Today you are going to write an article summarizing any of the three stories we have read.

Your Newspaper Should include the following:

Paragraph 1:

First line: Catchy phrase or question

Then, you will answer:WHO: Who is involved in the conflict?WHAT: What happened? WHERE: Where did it happen?WHEN: When did it happen?WHY: Why did it happen?

Use descriptive words.

Paragraph 2:

Use two details from the story.

Use two quotes a character would say in an interview. (Provide the two questions you asked the character).

Close your paragraph with a catchy phrase.

WARM-UPIf you were Orpheus, what instrument would you have played OR what song would you have played to captivate the monsters of Hades? Why? Write a paragraph (3-5 sentences explaining why?)DISCLAIMER: Please do not write about a song whose lyrics are offensive.I will print the lyrics and have your parent sign them if you select a song with obscene lyrics.

WARM-UPWhat do you think prediction means? What are some things we can predict? How do you come to a prediction?

Answer in a paragraph

Monday,March 5

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