Posterous theme by Cory Watilo

Agenda and Homework for Friday, 2/22

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  1. Review Book II chap. 1-2
  1. Arthur v. the Orkney Brothers

a.       Differences in Education worksheet

  1. The Orkney Brothers chart
  1. Read and annotate Book II chap. 3-4

 HW:  

  • Submit the “Getting Started” assignment on turnitin.com by 8 p.m. on Friday, 2/22
  • Read Book II chapters 3-7

·         Pay attention to:

o   Differences between Arthur and the Orkneys

o   What Arthur thinks about “Might is Right”

o   What Merlyn says about War

o   The killing of the unicorn

** Reading quiz next class on chapters 3-7

Agenda and Homework for Wednesday, 2/20

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  1. Finish watching: The Sword in the Stone

a.       Chart similarities and differences between the text and the film.

  1. Turnitin “Getting Started”
  1. Notes: Introduction to Book II
  1. “Key Elements” for Book II
  1. Read and annotate Book II chap. 1-2
  1. Distribute and begin working on the Book II study questions

HW:  

  • Submit the “Getting Started” assignment on turnitin.com by 8 p.m. on Friday, 2/22
  • Read Book II Chap. 1-2
    • Pay attention to:
      • Character descriptions and traits
      • Orkney Bros. (physical description, personality, etc.)
      • Why the Orkney Bros. hate the English and the Pendragons (consider the bedtime story)
      • Differences between the Orkney Bros. and Arthur
      • What’s going on in Arthur’s court

Agenda and Homework for Tuesday, 2/12

1.        Timed Essay on Arthur’s Animal Transformations (students can use the transformation chart during the timed write)

 2.      Turn in:

a.       Timed Essay

b.      Animal Transformation Chart

 3.      Read, work on study questions, etc.

 HW:   Finish reading Book I (chap. 22-24)

·         Important Due Dates:

o   Merlyn Arthur’s Teacher/”Might is Right” & Self-Reliance sheet due Thursday, 2/14

o   Book I questions due Thursday, 2/14

Agenda and Homework for Friday, 2/8

1.   Check progress on the animal transformation chart (should have merlin, ant, and owl completed)

2.      Finish the animal transformation chart (goose and badger)

3.      Read (chap. 22-24) and finish the Book I questions

4.      Discuss the essay test to be given in class on Tuesday, 2/12

HW:   

  1. Complete the animal transformation chart and bring it to class on Tuesday for the essay test.
  2. Read chapters 22-24 and finish the Book I questions by Thursday, 2/14

·         Important Due Dates:

o   Animal transformation chart (due Thursday, 2/14 and can be used on the timed Essay)

o   Merlyn Arthur’s Teacher/”Might is Right” & Self-Reliance sheet due Thursday, 2/14

o   Book I questions due Thursday, 2/14

      **Timed Essay Test on Book I to be given on Thursday, 2/14

Agenda and Homework for Wednesday, 2/6

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1.        Reading Check #4 (Book I Chap. 20-21)

a.       Grade and discuss

 2.      Review and discuss parts of chapters 20-21

a.       Message about power and “Might is Right” (interaction with the hedgehog)

b.      Parable of Man

c.       Message about man and tyranny

 3.      Introduce and begin working on the animal transformation chart

a.       Complete the perch together as an example

b.      Discuss “key lessons” from each transformation (whole class)

c.       Continue working on the other animals (merlin, ant, owl, goose, badger)

HW:   Complete the animal transformation chart for the merlin, ant, and owl

·         Important Due Dates:

o   Animal transformation chart (due Thursday, 2/14 and can be used on the timed Essay)

o   Merlyn Arthur’s Teacher/”Might is Right” & Self-Reliance sheet due Thursday, 2/14

o   Book I questions due Thursday, 2/14

            **Timed Essay Test on Book I given on Thursday, 2/14

Agenda and Homework for Monday, 2/4

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1.        Reading Check #3 (Chap. 17-19)

a.       Grade and discuss

 2.      Review and discuss parts of chapters 17-19

a.       Character development and relationships

b.       “Might is Right” and Self-Reliance

c.       Message about War and Boundaries

 3.      Read

a.    Annotate “key elements” as they read

b.   Stop and work on study questions

 HW:   Read chapters 20-21

a.       Pay attention to:

1.      Character development and character relationships

2.      Examples of humor

3.      The animal transformations: type of society, leadership style, pros and cons of each society, and what Arthur learns during each transformation

4.      Consider the deeper meaning of the nature of man in regard to war, boundaries, and power.

5.      Parable of Man in Chapter 21 (know the story and the moral/lesson)

6.      The badger’s message about power and tyranny

**Reading check next class

Agenda and Homework for Thursday, 1/31

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1.        Reading Check #2 (Book I chap. 7-9 and 13)

a.       Grade and discuss

 2.      Read chapter 17-18

a.    Annotate “key elements”

b.   Stop and work on study questions

 HW:    Read and consider chapters 17-19

a.       Pay attention to:

1.      character development and relationships

2.      the animal transformations: type of society, leadership style, and what Arthur learns during each transformation

3.      The only reason for hunting (According to Archimedes)

4.      The message about war in chapter 18 (how Lyo-lyok and the Geese feel about war)

5.      What Lyo-lyok wants Arthur to recognize about boundaries and fighting

**Reading check next class on chapters 17-19

Agenda and Homework for Tuesday, 1/29

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1.        Reading Check #1 (Book I chap. 1-6)

 2.      Read, annotate, and and discuss

3.      Work on Book I study questions

HW:    Read Chapters 7-9 and 13

a.       Pay attention to:

1.      Character descriptions and relationships

2.      White’s use of humor (type and why it is humorous)

3.      Parable in chapter 9 (about Rabbi Jachanan)

a.       Premise and meaning of the story

b.      What is the lesson to be learned?  Why does Merlyn tell this story?  What does he want Arthur to realize?

4.       “Might is Right” and Self-Reliance and how they pertain to each animal transformation (merlin and ant)

5.      Type of society, leadership style, pros and cons of each society, and what Arthur learns for each animal transformation

**Reading check next class!

Agenda and Homework for Friday, 1/25

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1.        “Sample” Reading Check:  

  1.  
    1. Provide two examples of White’s humor in the text.  State the type of humor and explain why it is humorous for each example.

2.      Work in Small Groups:

a.       Merlyn: Arthur’s Teacher/Animal Transformation worksheet

3.      Define “Might is Right” and Self-reliance

4.      Distribute Types of Societies w.s. (review and discuss)

5.      Read/Discuss

6.  Distribute and begin working on Book I study questions

HW:    Read chapters 4-6

a.       Pay attention to:

1.      Character descriptions and relationships

2.      White’s use of humor (type and why it is humorous)

3.      Definition of “Might is Right” and Self-Reliance and how they pertains to chapter 5

4.      Type of society and leader in chapter 5

5.      What Arthur learns (consider whether he proves or disproves the theory about “Might is Right”)

6.      Plot and overall significance

**Reading quiz next class on chapters 1-6