mr. verlin south philadelphia high school september 18, 2014
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Review Reading strategy: P-R-R Preview Read Review Elements of Literature Conflict Protagonist Antagonist Theme MoralTRANSCRIPT
Mr. VerlinSouth Philadelphia High SchoolSeptember 18, 2014
Preliminaries List 5 qualities of heros (ex.
bravery) 10 assessment pts. Make sure you have the
following reading strategy notes: PRR Preview Read Review/Reflect
Review Reading strategy: P-R-R
Preview Read Review
Elements of Literature Conflict Protagonist Antagonist Theme Moral
Review Notetaking Strategies
QNTs Quotes Notes Thoughts
Bullets
Objectives: The students will identify some differences
between a story and a myth. The students will identify elements of myth in
“The Great Flood”. The students will be able to define the
importance of numbers in ancient stories. The students will be able to evaluate how
Gilgamesh as a hero exemplifies American culture and support with specific lines from the reading.
Focus Lesson: A Deluge… Pre-read the “Gilgamesh” handout. The teacher will read the introductory
paragraph. Volunteers will read paragraphs aloud while bullet notes are taken as a class.
In pairs (3 max.), read the story using “6-inch voices”. While you’re reading, think about the lessons (morals) the story teaches how we should live our lives. Relate to specific lines from the text.
Exit ticket: 3 QNTs stating how well Gilgamesh fits the role of being a hero. 30 assessment pts.
Focus Lesson: A Deluge… Reconvene as a class to discuss students’
findings (e.g., Noah’s culture valued goodness and taught against wickedness).
Find 3 instances where numbers appear in these tales. What mystical meanings might they have? Why are they mentioned here?
Homework Homework: have students respond to
the following prompt: “Explain how the Gilgamesh version of the flood story is different from the others you have read so far. Do the differences make the story better or worse? Why?” 20 homework pts.
Due 9/25