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Dive into the origins of literature and art, their impact on society, and the role of foundational texts. Explore key questions and habits of mind to enhance your understanding. Homework and additional resources available on the website.
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Once Upon A Time: The Story Behind Stories World Literature Lesson One English with Mrs. Francis
Helpful Vocabulary Society- (n) Literature- (n) Habit- (n) Art- (n) Essential- (adj) Lore- (n)
Helpful Vocabulary Secular-(adj) Oral Tradition- (n) Ancient- (adj) Civilization- (n) Sacred- (adj)
Literature & Art: • Educates- teaches facts about the world, common sense, customs, one’s place in the world, new ideas. • Entertains- exercises one’s emotions, allows one to briefly escape reality. • Inspires- explores new ideas & views; affects changes in society. • Preserves the society’s history- includes multiple points of view. • Bonds humans together- universal themes
How Did Literature Develop? Oral Tradition • Speeches • Sermons • Stories • Songs • Folktales • Ballads • Sayings • Chants • Myths • Legends • Tall tales
Our Study in 10th Grade English:Foundational Texts in World Literature We will explore how certain important texts, although ancient, still impact our literature, art, and society as a whole.
EQs to Think About • In what ways does an ancient sacred text provide a foundation & frame for society, literature, & art of its civilization? • What does it mean to be “civilized”? • What, if anything, do all religions have in common? • Does literature reflect or shape its society? What SHOULD literature do?
Habits of Mind (HoM) to Practice (class brainstorm)
In Case You Missed It . . . • Helpful Vocabulary • Five Purposes that literature & art serve in our society • Oral Tradition- world’s first form of literature • What we will study (EQs) & the habits that will help us study it successfully (HoM). Check www.englishfrancis.wordpress.com for anything you missed.
Homework • Record (written, audio, video) & prepare to share TWO real examples of oral tradition from your family. • Look up the helpful vocabulary for this lesson. Add the definitions that relate to today’s lesson to your notes. • Extra credit- The terms “society” and “civilization” are synonyms. However, their connotations are different. Explain how.