English II P. 4 & 5
May 4-May 8
Gilgamesh
The Amazons
Anasi
"A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots." Marcus Garvey
Weekly Agenda
Daily Quote:
"Preservation of one's own culture does not require contempt or disrespect for other cultures." - Cesar Chavez
EQ:
How does knowledge and acceptance of other cultures help me better understand a variety of literature/text?
Do Now:
Agenda:
Mythology Powerpoint - independently view the slides and take notes.
Research Activity - *Remember - Part 1 is an individual assignment*
Unit 3 Vocabulary Test - Wednesday May 6th - Please review your words!
Make sure you are tracking your progress - this information should be guiding your practice!
Tuesday, May 5
Daily Quote:
"Don't be satisfied with stories, how things have gone with others. Unfold your own myth." - Rumi
EQ:
How does knowledge and acceptance of other cultures help me better understand a variety of literature/text?
Do Now:
Agenda:
- Make sure you are done with the Mythology Powerpoint notes
- MLA Review and Practice Activity - Due Wednesday May 6th
Research Activity - *Remember - Part 1 is an individual assignment*
Wednesday, May 6
Daily Quote:
"Without memory, there is no culture. Without memory, there would be no civilization, no society, no future." -Elie Wiesel
EQ:
How does knowledge and acceptance of other cultures help me better understand a variety of literature/text?
Do Now:
Agenda:
Define Vocabulary Unit 4. If you were on List B and achieved a 100%, please move on to List A.
4th period - complete any incomplete assignments from yesterday before working on your research project.
Thursday, May 7
Ms. Baer out
Do Now:
Please complete the citation assignment.
Agenda:
If you finish early, continue to work on vocabulary unit 4 (define words and pre-test)
4th Period - If you have finished all of your other weekly assignments - including your research items - continue to work on vocabulary unit 4 (define words and pre-test)
- Also - Make sure your vocabulary tracker is updated and turned in.
Friday, May 8 -
Happy Birthday Baby Byrd!
EQ:
How does knowledge and acceptance of other cultures help me better understand a variety of literature/text?
Agenda:
4th period -
- If you earned lower than a 70% on your Unit 3 Vocabulary test - you must create a set of flashcards. See me for the cards - the retake test will be next Wed.
- Review and complete all of this weeks assignments. Click here to view a sample MLA paper.
5th period -
-Turn in the citation assignment from yesterday!
-Read and annotate Perseus
-Complete Hero's Journey notes
-With a partner: research Hercules