Tuesday, September 23, 2008 - BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT!

Objectives:
After this class, students will be able to:
1. read classical drama out loud.
2. discuss character development.
3. provide feedback on a complicated plot.

Agenda:
Today students will begin to read "Oedipus the King" by Sophocles. The reading schedule is as follows:

Reading Schedule: Please note that we will begin each reading in class. You will then be responsible to complete it for homework that evening.

Monday, September 22, 2008: Sophocles and Greek Tragedy Background Information
Tuesday, September 23, 2008: page 1299 - 1308, line 335
Wednesday, September 24, 2008: page 1308 - 1314, line 595
Thursday, September 25, 2008: page 1314 - 1323, line 955
Friday, September 26, 2008: page 1323 - 1333, line 1350
Monday, September 29, 2008: page 1333 - 1341 (END!)
Thursday, October 2, 2008: page 1379 - 1382
Friday, October 3, 2008: page 2038 - 2040 (psychological strategies), page 2046 - 2048 (mythological strategies), 2050 - 2052 (deconstructionist strategies)

Due Monday, October 6, 2008:
Page 1341: Considerations for Critical Thinking and Writing: #1, #2, #3, #5, #6, #8, #9

FINAL TEST ON OEDIPUS THE KING ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2008!

Homework: If the students finish the daily reading in class, there is no assigned homework. Students should continue on their independent reading projects and summer reading assignments. Refer to previous dates for the details of the independent reading projects. See Ms. Beener for the summer reading assignments.