Do NowMonday, August 26th, 2013

Welcome back! Follow the directions below. At Level 0, write down the following items:

1. Favorite food2. Favorite genre and why3. 2 things you hope to learn from the World

Literature course.4. Best thing you did this summer

You should also use a sheet of paper to make a name tent for your desk.

Objective:• SWBAT locate and discuss the important

information of the World Literature Syllabus.

• SWBAT locate and discuss the important information of classroom routines & procedures.

• SWBAT identify the Big Goals and Expectations of World Literature.

Summer Assignment• Take out summer novels

• Take out typed essay

Syllabus1. Read through the syllabus. 2. As you read, highlight things that

you think are important to remember.

3. Write down any questions you have about the syllabus on your syllabus.

4. When instructed to do so, talk with the person next to you about these questions using a level 1.

Book Distribution• No Greek mythology book (you will receive a print

out)• Kite Runner• Animal Farm• Private Peaceful• Dawn • Things Fall Apart

Routines & Procedures

1. Read through the class routines & Procedures.

2. As you read, highlight things that you think are important to remember.

3. Write down any questions you have about the Routines & Procedures on your sheet.

4. When instructed to do so, talk with the person next to you about these questions using a level 1.

*Record Breakers!2012-2013 Results

2013-2014 Expected Results

Reading English

Post- Explore

16.64 19.91

Growth 1.56 4.53

Reading English

Post- PLAN 19.14 22.41

Growth 2.5 2.5

World Literature at MCP

Big Goals/ ExpectationsPUSH IT TO THE LIMIT.

80% mastery on all test and quizzes 2.5 points growth on the PLAN! 10 SSR Books 100% Homework completion 1 thesis-driven essay per unit

Deserted Island-You have just landed on a deserted island. You must choose one thing that you get to keep. It does not need to be practical (like food or water)- it should be something that is important to you. Examples: your dog, photos, a journal, a special book, your guitar, your favorite stuffed animal. -Be prepared to explain WHY you are bringing this item.

Do Now: Tuesday, August 27th, 2013

Follow the directions below. 1. Take out Homework 1. 2. Title a piece of paper with the MLA heading at the

top.3. In complete sentences, answer the questions based on

the information you find in the “Procedures Scavenger Hunt” document given to you. NOTE: Number your responses, and include headings on your paper (for example, when answering the “Noise Level” section, you will write Noise Level at the top of the section under which you answer those particular questions.

Homework Review

Objective:• SWBAT dramatize scenarios

pertaining to classroom culture

• SWBAT identify the procedures and purpose of weekly vocabulary

Class Culture Role Play!

In a group, read the scenario that has been given to you. Your group will perform the scene while the audience provides feedback on the appropriate ways to handle each situation.

Vocabulary notecards

Weekly Vocabulary• 6 total words per weeko3 words from texto3 additional words derived from a

root

Front Example

Dehumanize

(verb)

Back Example

Definition: to treat someone like they aren’t human.

Sentence: The slave owner dehumanized his slaves by beating them.

Hint/Connection: “de”=removal/away

Front ex. 2 (with root)

Retract(verb)

Back ex. 2 (with root)Definition: to draw back

Sentence: When I found out I was wrong, I was forced to retract my statement.

Hint/Connection: “re” (back) + “tractum “ = to draw back

tract = to drag

Vocabulary- Wk. 11. mythology- n. A set of stories or beliefs belonging to a particular religion or culture. Myths often include a moral or lesson.2. immortality- n. The ability to live forever. 3. fortify- v. to strengthen (mentally or physically)

Root: vinc/vict: to conquer4. invincible- adj. unable to be conquered (in= not, vince= conquer)5. provincial- adj. limited in knowledge of the world; narrow-minded (you live in a conquered place, so you don't know much)6. evince- v. to establish , to show or demonstrate clearly, to make clear

Vocabulary Example Sentences

• There’s no sense in trying to beat superman; he’s invincible (unable to be conquered).

• If you want to overcome your provincial (narrow-minded) tendencies, you should travel the world!

• She was too provincial (simple) to try Indian or Thai cuisine.

• Shirley has evinced(made clear) from the time she was little that she wants to move away when she gets older.

• Tony wants to be a vampire because he wants immortality (the ability to live forever).

• I used glue on the broken picture frame to fortify (strengthen) it.

• He read the story of Prometheus and Pandora and then realized that he didn’t believe in mythology (stories of a culture).

Vocabulary Cards• Take a moment to think of a hint/ connection for

each word and include it on your notecards.

SSR at MCP• Students will read a total of 10 books• Students will submit a tentative booklist the second

week of school.• Students will read 3 non fiction text by the end of the

year• Students will received 15 minutes in class, twice a

week, to read SSR text. • After SSR, students will be expected to write journal

entry of their SSR• Consequences: If students do not have the text they

are supposed to have, they will receive a LaSalle. Failure to have your Journal will also result in a LaSalle.

Do Now: Wednesday, August 28th, 2013

Follow the directions below.

1.Take out Homework 22.Read through the

Introduction to Greek Mythology handout.

Objective:• SWBAT describe the Enduring

Understandings and the Essential Questions of the Greek Mythology Unit

• SWBAT identify the main idea of Prometheus & Pandora

• SWBAT locate important details that support the main idea of Prometheus & Pandora.

MID 501 NotesMain Idea vs.

Topic• Topic: A general word that describes what the

paragraph or passage is about.

• Main Idea: An idea or point being made about the topic.

How to determine the main idea in a

paragraph:Step 1: Identify the topic

1. Look at the title2. Identify the reappearing nouns

How to determine the main idea in a

paragraph:Step 2: Write a MID statement (at the paragraph level)

1. Identify the 5W’s 2. Ask yourself, “what point or

idea is being made about the topic?”

How to determine the main idea in a

paragraph:Example)• One of the most important messages I like to

share at this time of year is to “Eat breakfast every day.” If your summer schedule was a bit lax, take the next few days to get back on track. As kids start back to school they need to start each day with some nutritious food in their stomachs. It’s really brain food. Countless studies have shown that kids perform better in school, and are less irritable, when their day starts with breakfast.

Introduction to Greek Mythology

Get ready to be blown away!!!!!

Greek Mythology

What it is: What is isn’t:• Exciting! • Interesting!• Weird!• Not for young

children!• Scandalous!• Like a soap opera!• Like the lives of your

craziest friends!

• Boring!• Lame!• Stupid!• Useless!• Stupid!• Boring! • Lame!

Prometheus and Pandora

Purpose of Reading:

SWBAT identify the main idea of Prometheus and Pandora.

SWBAT locate important details that support the main idea.

Do Now: Thursday, August 29th, 2013

Directions: Answer the following questions in complete sentences. Define topic: __________________________________________________

Define main idea: _______________________________________________________________

Instructions: Read the following paragraph and use it to answer the questions that follow.During the confusion and bewilderment of the second day Mary hid herself in the nursery and was forgotten by everyone. Nobody thought of her, nobody wanted her, and strange things happened of which she knew nothing. Mary alternately cried and slept through the hours. She only knew that people were ill and that she heard mysterious and frightening sounds. Once she crept into the dining-room and found it empty, though a partly finished meal was on the table and chairs and plates looked as if they had been hastily pushed back when the diners rose suddenly for some reason. The child ate some fruit and biscuits, and being thirsty she drank a glass of wine which stood nearly filled. It was sweet, and she did not know how strong it was. Very soon it made her intensely drowsy, and she went back to her nursery and shut herself in again, frightened by cries she heard in the huts and by the hurrying sound of feet. The wine made her so sleepy that she could scarcely keep her eyes open and she lay down on her bed and knew nothing more for a long time.

What is the topic of the paragraph above? _____________________________________________

What is the main idea of the paragraph above? _________________________________________

Chapter Quiz: Thursday, August 29th, 2013

Follow the directions below. Take out your homework (Prometheus and Pandora packet).

*Answer the following questions in complete sentences on a half sheet.1. What race was Prometheus?2. What was the job of both Prometheus and Epimetheus?3. Why does Epimetheus give man fire?4.Why was Pandora sent to Prometheus?5. Why does Jupiter/Zeus want to destroy earth? How does he do this?6. Explain the differences between the stories in a short paragraph.

Chapter Quiz Answers

1. What race was Prometheus? A god/ a titan2. What was the job of both Prometheus and Epimetheus? To create animals & man; to give beings gifts3. Why does Epimetheus give man fire? He ran out of other gifts.4. *How did ancient Greeks understand the Milky Way? It was the road to Heaven. 5.Why was Pandora sent to Prometheus? She was sent to punish Prometheus and Epimetheus (story 1) OR to bless man (story 2). 6. Why does Jupiter/Zeus want to destroy earth? How does he do this? It was filled with crime, divisions, violence, and wickedness. 7. Explain the differences in the boxes that Pandora gave in each story. Story 1: box/jar was full of evils + hope. Story 2: box was filled with all blessings.

Pyramis & ThisbePURPOSE FOR READING:

SWBAT identify the main idea of Pyramus & Thisbe.

SWBAT locate important details that support the main idea.

Apollo & DaphnePURPOSE FOR READING:

SWBAT identify the main idea of Apollo & Daphne.

SWBAT locate important details that support the main idea.

Do Now: Friday, August 30th, 2013

Follow the directions below.

1.Take out your homework (Apollo & Daphne Questions).

2.Take out a pencil. 3.Clear your desk except for

your vocab notecards. You may study your words for 5 minutes.