World Lit Class Activities for Sept 30

Siddhartha Quiz - chapters 1-4 - see me to schedule a time and day to make this up

Listened to and discussed Ghandi's speech "On God" and compared to Siddhartha Chapt 3 - pick up your copy of the speech from the class folder and check with a classmate for notes/highlighted areas

Personal Journal #3 - this will need to be completed on your own time

HW-Siddhartha chpts 5-6 by Oct 2, bring computers to class tomorrow

World Lit Class Activities for Sept 29

Grammar #12 - check with a classmate for corrections

Hero's Journey Departure Stage scene depictions - pick up your copy of the graphic organizer from the class folder and get notes from a classmate

HW-Siddhartha Chapters 3-4, Quiz Chpts 1-4

AP World Lit Class Activities for Sept 29

Reviewed Nonfiction Assignment

Library for research - see me about topic to research and when it will be presented

HW-Siddhartha read by Oct 6, reading log due Oct 8, notes pages for nonfiction assignment due Oct 1

AP World Lit Class Activities for Sept 26

Reviewed Steps of the Hero's Journey - review this and check with me for any questions

Personal Journal #1 - this will need to be completed on your own time

HW- Siddhartha read by Oct 6, reading log due Oct 8

World Lit Class Activities for Sept 26

Grammar Sent #11 - pick up your sentences from the class folder and check the vocabulary definitions and your corrections with a classmate for this sentence

Usage Glossary in the Handbook for Writers  reviewed (pgs 343-362) - review this on your own time and let me know if you have any questions

Personal Journal Response #2 written in class - you will need to make this up on your own time.

HW-Siddhartha Chpts 3-4 by Sept 30

World Lit Class Activities for Sept 25

Siddhartha chapters 1-2 discussed - check with a classmate for answers to study guide questions

Venn Diagram - comparing/contrasting Siddhartha and Daniel - get notes from a classmate - this discussion will be continued as we study the novel

HW-read Chapters 3-4 by Sept 30, quiz Sept 30 on chapters 1-4

AP World Lit Class Activities for Sept 23

In-class essay on Antigone or Oedipus - see me to schedule a time to make this up

World Lit Class Activities for Sept 23

Grammar Quiz - see me to schedule a time to make this up

Reviewed Initiation Stage steps in the Hero's Journey (first page) - see me if you have any questions about any of these.

Siddhartha Writing Assignment reviewed - 2nd to last page in the packet - see me for any questions

Journal #1 written in class - you will need to complete this on your own time

HW-Siddhartha chapters 1-2

World Lit Class Activities for Sept 22

Siddhartha introduction - pick up your copy of the unit packet, the book, and anticipation guide from the class folder.  Read through the "Steps in the Hero's Journey" in the packet - highlighting important points about each step and giving a different example from a film if you are not familiar with the ones given.

HW-read Siddhartha chapters 1-2 by Thursday, Sept 25

World Lit Class Activities for Sept 19

Grammar #9 - get corrections from a classmate

Greek Tragedy Wrap-up - reviewed Oedipus Anticipation Guide, tied to Antigone and modern tragedies presented yesterday, also tied to 1 Corinthians 1:1-4 - looking for hope in Corinth?

HW-have a good weekend! :)

World Lit Class Activities for Sept 17

Group work for tragedies

HW-Modern Tragedies due tomorrow and presentations are during 4th and 5th period - report to the Theatre Room at the beginning of 4th period tomorrow

AP World Lit Class Activities for Sept 17

Modern Tragedy rough drafts checked - please show me yours when you come to school

Group work for tragedies

HW-Modern Tragedies due tomorrow and presentations are during 4th and 5th period

World Lit Class Activities for Sept 16

Modern Tragedy rough drafts checked - make sure I have seen yours by tomorrow

Rubrics reviewed to make sure all elements are included - check your rubric and let me know about any questions you may have

Group Work to prepare for tragedies

HW-come prepared to practice your tragedy tomorrow

World Lit Class Activities for Sept 15

Group work for modern tragedies

HW-rough drafts of individual 25 lines due tomorrow

World Lit Class Activities for Sept 12

Modern Tragedy Group Work - Plot Maps approved

HW-Modern Tragedy rough drafts due Sept 16

World Lit Class Activities for Sept 11

Oedipus Reflections collected

Antigone Ode on Man color coded - pick up your copy from the class folder and get notes from a classmate

Modern Tragedy Assignment given and reviewed - pick up your copy from the class folder

HW-plot maps for tragedies due by the end of class on Friday

World Lit Class Activities for Sept 10

MLA citation information reviewed - get notes from a classmate

Grammar #8 - check with a classmate for corrections

Antigone Plot Map - get notes from a classmate

HW-written reflection - 5 vocab words should be used and vocab lists are to be turned in with the relfection

World Lit Class Activities for Sept 9

Socratic Seminar - see me to schedule a time to make this up

HW-written reflection - pick up your copy of the assignment from the class folder

World Lit Class Activities for Sept 8

Oedipus Modern Rewrite Presentations

Class discussion of resolution, catharsis, Oedipus as a tragic hero, and fate vs free will - check with a classmate for notes

HW-prep for Socratic Seminar (30 points - 15 for participation in inner circle, 15 for notes while in outer circle)

AP World Lit Class Activities for Sept 8

Final Allusions Presentation - pick up your copy of the handout from the class folder

Oedipus discussion - allusions and dramatic irony identified and explain - check with a classmate for notes

HW-prep for Socratic Seminar

World Lit Class Activities for Sept 5

Oedipus Modern Revision Activity Instructions

(20 points)

1. 3-5 min presentation (maximum) of your scene - choose most important dialogue and rewrite in modern language - keep characters the same but may use modern nicknames - maintain serious/dramatic tone

2. 1 script turned in per group - may be handwritten

3. Minimal props/costumes to add to the presentation

*Bonus* (up to 4 points) - Greek masks for characters (handmade) - to show emotions

World Lit Class Activities for Sept 4

Grammar Sent #6 - pick up your copy of the sentences from the class folder

Grammar Activity - reviewed coordinating structure and practiced finding coordinating sentences in the text of Oedipus.

Oedipus scene 4 - identified Oedipus' points of recognition and reversal - check with a classmate for sections of the text that were marked and identified - be sure you understand the terms recognition and reversal when used for a Greek tragic hero.

HW-finish Oedipus

World Lit Class Activities for Sept 3

Socratic Seminar for Oedipus scenes 1-3 - pick up handouts from the class folder and review the questions asked in the seminar.  See me or check with a classmate for any questions you cannot answer on your own

HW-read Oedipus scene 4

World Lit Class Activities for Sept 2

Oedipus - Reviewed scenes 1-3 by doing Tableux Vivant - check with a classmate for notes

HW-prepare for Socratic Seminar - review study guide through the end of scene 3 - should be able to address all topics/questions identified

AP World Lit Class Activities for Sept 2

Library for work on Allusions Projects and clarified instructions - email me with any questions

Commentaries returned - may be rewritten, but need to conference with me first - before school, during break on Monday or Wednesday, or during sixth period (if you have study hall)

HW-Allusions presentations

World Lit Class Activities for Sept 1

Grammar Quiz - Sent #5 - see me to schedule a time to make this up and turn in Sent #1-4

Oedipus - scene 2 and stasimon 2 discussed, began reading scene 3

HW-read scene 3, through top of pg 53 (line 1305)

AP World Lit Class Activities for Sept 1

Intro to Greek Theatre - get notes from a classmate

Allusions Project assigned - pick up your copy from the class folder on my desk

HW- Allusions Presentations - Sept 3, read Oedipus by Sept 4