Wednesday, 8/31: Writing, Antigone

Today, we will review MLA formatting so that our writing assignments will have a common format. (Reno's class will have a reading day. MLA will be next week when we prepare for our Antigone essay. Get caught up and continue with the reading assignment and journal below).

1. MLA in Bedford. Go to Researched Writing: Section 58a, and b.

2. What do you think of Antigone (review journal)?

3. Antigone. Read to where Antigone's doom is sealed at the cave:
"ANTIGONE
Ah, woe is me! This word I hear
Brings death most near."

HW: Read; J9 Describe Creon's character. 1/2 pg.

Tuesday, 8/30: Grammar, Antigone

(For Adivsory: Go to mvcs.org/eslr)
1. Oral review and notes on last year's grammar.


2. Read in class.

- Read Antigone until you reach Haemon and Creon's discussion:

"CREON

Soon shall we know, better than seer can tell.

Learning may fixed decree anent thy bride,

Thou mean'st not, son, to rave against thy sire?

Know'st not whate'er we do is done in love?"

1. J8 Describe Antigone's character. 1/2 pg. Use details from the drama, not from the internet. (In case you missed J7, it was this: Describe a dilemma in your life.)


HW: Read

Monday, 8/29: Reading, Antigone

I hope you all enjoyed a brief telling of our background.
Now, the curse of Laius is nearly played out. You will navigate this terrible tale to its tragic end over the course the next week (may you and your guides see well!).

1. Go to the store for iBooks (Reno's class, you may use any e-text available via Kindle, Mega Reader, etc.)

2. Search for "The Oedipus Trilogy" (or, if you so desire, Antigone - Reno's).

3. Download the free book (the first search result).
- Let's note a few of the features for your reading (the dictionary, bookmark, etc.).

4. We are reading the last play in this book: Antigone. How far to read? People will have different pagination, so we will go by events and dialogue. For today, get at least to the exit of the guard who brought strange news of the burial of Polynices.
"GUARD
I pray he may be found. But caught or not
(And fortune must determine that) thou never
Shalt see me here returning; that is sure."

5. Questions to consider for discussion (this is not a journal, just for you to consider as you read):
a. How do Antigone and Ismene (sisters) compare?
b. Antigone and Creon?

HW: Reading

Antigone and Greek Tragedy

Today we will feast on Mediterranean fare: the Greek playwright Sophocles' tragedy Antigone. Before we begin the main course (a delicious gyro), let's sample some appetizers (dolmas):

• Begin or finish J6 and/or J7 (Reno's class see Focus; Schwager's J7: Describe a dilemma you have faced in life.)
• Background on the Greeks and Sophocles here
• Possible discussion of the Festival of Dionysus
• Then begin the main course in World Lit Book (WLB 14)
• You may also read from this online edition (free, good, easy to read): http://records.viu.ca/~johnstoi/sophocles/antigone.htm#text1
• Antigone film clips

Enjoy the sweltering heat of the drama ; )

"My Tongue is the Pen of a Ready Writer"

* Extra note on email setup from Mr. White (our iPad tech warrior)

1. Have a friend or neighbor read your favorite writing sample.

2. How do we get Bulfinch into our iBooks?

3. How do we approach creative writing?

4. Work on your CWP

HW: Finish reading Bulfinch; J6: Explain Antigone's dilemma (1/2 pg. or more)

We get to Plagiarise Your Work (hehehe)

1. J5: Why is this your favorite work?

2. Review of the binder, late policy, and extra credit.

3. Review your thoughts on plagiarism.

4. Work in class

5. Note, tomorrow is the last day for opening lateness grace. After tomorrow, see the binder policy.

HW: Read though XXIII in Bulfinch

Binders Unbound

J4: Summarize the Story of Theseus

Make sure you have a clear system to organize your work.

It could be:
1. 100% binder
2. A combination of a binder and iPad
3. 100% iPad (you would scan in things I return)

Bulfinch: Read XVII-XXIII for your Block Day

http://www.sacred-texts.com/cla/bulf/

Or from Google Books
http://books.google.com/books?id=xlkqAAAAYAAJ&printsec=frontcover&dq=bulfinch%27s+mythology&hl=en&ei=vYJSTv_bA8PmiALjmMBx&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CC0Q6AEwAA#v=onepage&q&f=false

ICE: Mythology Assessment

Prompt:  The Greco-Roman story of the creation, destruction, and revival of mankind has many lessons for us today.  Using the stories of these gods and people, write an essay that teaches something significant about the gods, human nature, and the world we live in.  

Consider Jupiter (Zeus), Prometheus, Pandora's Box, the ages of mankind (Golden Age, Silver Age, Bronze Age, Iron Age), Neptune (Poseidon), the flood, Parnassus, Deucalion and Pyrrha, and new life from stones.

A thesis might be something like:

1) The Greco-Roman mythology surrounding the creation of mankind teaches us how generosity, curiosity, and mercy all contribute to the struggle and survival of our race. 

2)  The Greco-Roman mythology surrounding the ages of the world teaches us that not all development is positive; sometimes the more advanced we are the worse our lives become.  

3)  Pandora, Deucalion, and Pyrrha, teach us that humility can help straighten damage caused by fool-hardiness and ignorance. 

Here are some example organizational formats for the essay:

1) The creation, destruction, and revival of mankind  

2) The gods, human nature, and the world we live in

The details:

         -  You have all period.  It is due at the end of the period.

         -  It should have at least two paragraphs but does not need to have five.

         -  Please write in pen.

         -  Single space.

         -  Please only write on the front of each sheet of paper.

         -  Turn in your work to the box on the table in the middle of the room when you are done. 

Essay Preparation

1. Review J1

2. J3: What have you learned about essay writing in the past? I will ask what you've learned about essay composition, and we will pool the ideas into notes. This will be our staring place and a refresher before the essay.

3. If we finish early: Review for the essay (in groups). It will be open notes; therefore, take good notes. Be sure you know the Greek account of the creation of the world, the creation of mankind, and basic descriptions of the Olympians. You will have all period to respond and can use your notes.

Bedford 55

"For my mouth shall speak truth, and wickedness is an abomination to my lips" (Proverbs 8:7).

Today we review some grammar goodies.

1. Review J1.

2. J2: In your own words, using Bedford 55 and 52c, how does one avoid plagiarism?

3.. Review Grammar from Freshman year (III.8; V.19-21; VII.32-39; XI.62-65)

HW: Review Grammar from Freshman year (III.8; V.19-21; VII.32-39; XI.62-65); find and have available your favorite piece of your own writing.

Welcome to the Neighborhood

"And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it" (Colossians 2:15).

Example? The Pantheon in Rome (30 BC, then AD 125) which became the church of Santa Maria Rotonda in the 7th century:

• Greeting and seating


• First writing assignment. J1: Why should people who already speak English take an English course?


• iPads


• Focus Course


• Overall Plan


• Blog: Daily Plan


• Syllabus


• HW: Review your notes and add the Twelve Olympians if you do not have them noted with a brief description: Zeus (Jupiter), Hera (Juno), Poseidon (Neptune), Dionysus (Bacchus), Apollo (Apollo), Artemis (Diana), Hermes (Mercury), Athena (Minerva), Ares (Mars), Aphrodite (Venus), Hephaestus (Vulcan), Demeter (Ceres)