20 December 2013 English I Honors

1. Objective: SWBAT Assess characters by examining their actions and decisions within the text and applying notions of the “Greek Ideal.” 20 December 2013 English I Honors Do Now: Select the best answer to the following SAT Question: The revolt against Victorianism was perhaps even more marked in poetry than either fiction or drama. (A) either fiction or drama 
(B) either fiction or in drama 
(C) either in fiction or drama 
(D) in either fiction or drama

2. Objective: SWBAT Assess characters by examining their actions and decisions within the text and applying notions of the “Greek Ideal.” Correct Answer: (D) has the preposition "in" appropriately located in the phrase. The correct sentence reads: The revolt against Victorianism was perhaps even more marked in poetry than in either fiction or drama.

3. Objective: SWBAT Assess characters by examining their actions and decisions within the text and applying notions of the “Greek Ideal.” Thesis Statement: The legendary journeys of Psyche from “Cupid and the Psyche” and Perseus from “Perseus” closely align with trajectory of events outlined in the ideal heroic epic of “Theseus” contained in Edith Hamilton’s Mythology, ultimately rendering Perseus the most traditionally heroic, as his quest requires him to demonstrate tremendous physical strength.

4. Objective: SWBAT Assess characters by examining their actions and decisions within the text and applying notions of the “Greek Ideal.” Agenda -Writing Prompt # 3: Compare and contrast the heroic journeys of Psyche from “Cupid and the Psyche” (Hamilton 121 – 134) and Perseus from “Perseus” (Hamilton 194 – 208). Identify the heroic qualities embodied by each protagonist within your response by juxtaposing them to “Theseus” (Hamilton 209 - 223) the ideal hero. -Submission of the following materials: • Best Cornell Notes • Best “Do Now” • Best One-Pager HW: None – Have a wonderful Holiday Break!

5. Objective: SWBAT Assess characters by examining their actions and decisions within the text and applying notions of the “Greek Ideal.” Most Heroic

6. Objective: SWBAT Assess characters by examining their actions and decisions within the text and applying notions of the “Greek Ideal.” Closure: Assess whether Psyche and Perseus were pre destined to become “heroes” by determining the the outlook of the Ancient Greeks towards fate as noted within “Perseus” (Hamilton 197 – 208) and “Cupid and Psyche” (Hamilton 166 – 179).