Thematic Unit 1: August 24-October 3, 2015
~~ Heroes and Journeys ~~ (Analyzing the Hero in Fiction)
Selected Unit Texts:
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*NOTE= This course will often read abridged, adapted versions for many of the myths in this unit (see below).
From the online Pearson Literature textbook:
Myths from PART ONE:
-"Sing in Me, Muse" (p.757)
-"Sailing from Troy" (p.759)
-"The Lotus Eaters" (p.760)
-"The Cyclops" (see p.762 in textbook or click HERE for the class packet)
-"Land of the Dead" (p.776)
-"Sirens" (p.783)
-"Scylla & Charybdis" (p.785)
Myths from PART TWO:
-"Meeting of Father and Son" (p.801)
-"The Challenge" (p.813)
-"Odysseus' Revenge" (p.817)
-"Penelope's Test" (p.821)
OR click HERE for the class packet of all Part 2 Myths)
(See Timeline ONE and Timeline TWO for specific myth titles and order of readings.)
Due Dates: (subject to change at the teacher's discretion)
(* indicates summative assessments)
*Unit Journals (10 total; 1 completed per day in class)= Sept. 24 / 25
*The Unit Journals packet is the major, long-term unit writing assignment* Rubric and Guidelines
Pop Quiz #1 on "The Judgement of Paris" (open notes)= Aug. 25 / 26
Odyssey Film Guide= Sept. 3 / 4
Odyssey Webquest= Sept. TBA
Pop Quiz #2 on "The Cyclops" (open notes)= Sept. 10 / 11
Narrative Essay- Character Point-of-View Rewrite= Sept. TBA
Surprise Notes Check (as a Creative Writing Piece)- Sirens Song= Sept. TBA
*Literature Circle Assignment= Sept. 17 / 18
Annotated Texts/ Close Reading Analyses (3 total)= Sept. 10/11 ; 17/ 8 ; 22/23
*Culminating Unit Essay preparation sheet= Oct. 1 / 2
*Culminating Unit Test & Essay= Oct. 1 / 2
*BENCHMARK EXAM TESTING WINDOW= Sept. 24 - Oct.2
Copies of Unit Notes:
Mythology Unit Cover Page
Reading Strategies for Mythology
Trojan War & Judgment of Paris myths- background information and visual overview
Epics, Gods, Myths! Unit Introduction to Mythology- notes and graphic organizer
The Hero’s Journey- graphic organizer of steps & visual overview
The Archetypal Hero Traits- notes and assignment
“The Odyssey” by Homer -map & visual overview
Odyssey Webquest
Odyssey Anticipation Guide Q's
Odyssey Film Guide Q's
Xenia lesson/activity (identify textual examples of xenia in "The Cyclops")
MLA Lesson: notes and assignment (pg. 1 & 2)
*Major Project- Superhero/Supergod Cape! :)
Homeric Similes notes and assignment
Creative Writing Piece- Sirens Song
Narrative Essay- Character Point-of-View Rewrite
**Unit JOURNALS assignment
Literature Circles
(General Overview/ Guide Sheet)
Role Assignments=
+ Reading Guide Q's (Leader): Part 1 & 2 RGQs
+ Archetypal Hero Traits- notes and assignment
+ Homeric Similes: assignment & helpful tutorial/resources
+ Timelines (2 total): Part ONE & Part TWO
+ Vocabulary Tracker (2 pgs.): assignment
+ Steps of the Hero’s Journey- graphic organizers of steps & visual overview/assignment
+ Historical & Cultural Context: assignment & helpful tutorial/resources
Extra Credit:
(*Due Date: on or before September 19)
Perform a Close Reading Analysis (addressing all 5 sections on the guide) for the nonfiction text: Veteran's Day: What Makes A Hero?