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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

Agenda and Homework for Wednesday, 1/23

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1.        Check:

  1.  
    1.  books are covered
    2. extra credit (for annotations)
    3. homework (15 review questions for notes)

2.      Review with a partner

3.      Tic-tac-toe game

4.      Notes- The Once and Future King Book I

5.      Distribute and discuss “Key Elements” for Book I and Tips to become a More Effective Reader

6.      Begin reading chapter one

HW:         Read Book I chapters 1-3

                                                              i.      Pay attention to (AND ANNOTATE):

1.      Character descriptions and personality traits

2.      White’s use of humor (example, type of humor, and why it is funny)

3.      Description of Merlyn’s house (inside and out)

4.      Merlyn and Arthur’s relationship

**Reading quiz next class

Agenda and Homework for Friday, 1/18

1.        Roll call

2.      Collect remaining signed syllabi. 

3.      Library to check out The Once and Future King

4.      Check extra credit

5.      Notes: The Arthurian Legend (an overview)

 

HW:         -Write 15 quality review/study questions and answers for the notes

        -Bring TO&FK to class next time COVERED

Agenda & Homework for Wednesday, 1/16

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1.        Roll call

2.      Collect signed syllabi. 

3.      W.A.S.C. student survey

4.      New K-W-L (stone, ink, pencil)

  1.  
    1. Topic: The Arthurian Legend
    2. Review & discuss

5.      Watch Ancient Mysteries: Camelot

-Students will complete the corresponding video questions.  Questions are due at the end of the period.

HW:  -Bring your ID card next class in order to check out The Once and Future King.