Ms. KidwellEnglish 6

Lesson #7: prefix/suffixMythology: “Pandora,” Writing Process: rough

draft

Prefixes &

Suffixes

Warm Up:

Undressing1. Write the prefix and suffix2. Write the root word3. Write the definition using the

root4. Use the word in a sentence5. Make a new word with the root

Undressing

1. Un- and -ing2. dress3. Not dressing; taking off

clothes4. Tom was undressing to get

ready for bed.5. Dressing, redressing, dressed

Grammar

and Parts of Speech

Verbs are actions.(swimming, fishing, running,

waving)

Verbs show a state of being.

(is, are, was, were)

Verbs show the relation between two things

Play these games to review verbs.

http://www.learn-english-today.com/wordgames/hotpot-quizzes/verb-quiz1.html

http://www.learn-english-today.com/wordgames/hotpot-quizzes/verb-quiz2.html

Let’s Write

Review the writing process:

1. Prewrite (make a plan for your paper)

2. Rough Draft (put your thoughts in paragraphs)

Review the writing process:

3.Revision (make improvements to your paper)

4.Proofread (fix your mistakes in spelling, punctuation, etc..)

This week’s Rough Draft

You will write a CHARACTERIZATION essay.

A CHARACTERIZATION essay explains the traits of a character in a story.

You will write 3 paragraphs:

I. IntroductionII. BodyIII. Conclusion

I. Introduction A. Summarize the story B. Thesis sentence (____ has many important traits)

II. Body A. State the trait B. Define the trait C. Give examples of the trait D. Connect it to another story E. Explain why it’s important

III. Conclusion A. Restate your thesis

B. Leave the reader something to think about

So your paper will look similar to this:

“Isis and the Seven Scorpions” is a story about the goddess Isis….(continue your summary for 3-5 sentences) Isis has many important traits like generosity and forgiveness.

Paragraph 1

So your paper will look similar to this:

First, Isis is forgiving. This means she__________________. She shows she is forgiving when she ________. This is similar to ___________, when __________ happens. It is important to be forgiving because ______

Paragraph 2

So your paper will look similar to this:

So you see that Isis has manyImportant traits. You will find great respect in life when you learn to have such traits.

Paragraph 3

STORY TIME

Remember:

•Ancient Greece, which was close to Egypt, had myths too.

Pandora

Prometheus, a Titan, was responsible for creating mankind.

But Prometheus was displeased with this job, so he stole fire from heaven, and gave it to man..

Zeus was angered, and commanded the other gods to create a woman, using water and earth.

Her name, Pandora means "all-gifted" because she was beautiful, curious, and intelligent.

Hephaestus, the god of fire, then delivered Pandora as a bride for Epimetheus, the foolish younger brother of Prometheus.

Zeus had given Pandora a jar as a

wedding present and told her not to open

it.

Her husband, Epimetheus, stored the jar on a high shelf to keep Pandora from temptation. Prometheus warned his brother not to trust Zeus or his presents.

Pandora couldn’t resist the temptation, her curiosity was too strong.

So she opened the jar which Zeus had given her as a wedding present, and released the swarm of evil spirits trapped within.

Pandora tried to replace the lid, but

it was too late.

All the evils, like disease, hatred and selfishness, had escaped and would ever afterwards plague mankind.

Only Hope remained behind, as a single trembling bird, as a blessing to help mankind in their suffering.

The

End

In each box, add an event from the story with a picture and a sentence to explain what is happening

Make a comic strip

Remember last time we learned:1. A cause is a situation or event.

2. An effect is the result or outcome.

Now make your own from the myth we just read

Cause Effect

1.What motivated Zeus to give Pandora the jar?

Answer: Because he was angry at Prometheus

2.Was Pandora wrong to open the box? Explain why you feel this way.

Answer: This is an opinion question, there are many possible answers.

3.Was Zeus wrong from giving Pandora the box? Explain why you feel this way.

Answer: This is an opinion question, there are many possible answers.

Thank you and I’ll see you next time.