November 9

IRT: ~20 minutes
WNB: Outside Entry

We recapped our reading of Antigone yesterday and finished the literary devices page in the packet. Students then worked with their groups to find allusions in Scene 4 and Ode 4 and to apply elements of the tragic hero to Creon and Antigone. Students handed in the packet before the end of class.

Students will spend the next few days creating a scene to add to the play. They will present their scenes to the class on Wednesday.

Students will have a substitute tomorrow, and we're on a weird schedule because of the Veteran's Day assembly during 2nd period and pep rally at the end of the day. I'll still post a recap of the day.

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November 8

IRT: ~20 minutes
WNB: Some people believe that there is no such thing as a truly unselfish act, that even when we do something to help others, we're seeking glory and satisfaction for ourselves. What do you think?

We finished reading Antigone (Scene 4, Scene 5, Paean, and Exodos) today! We will complete the packet tomorrow before handing it in.

Students will begin working on a group project tomorrow, so they spent some time deciding whom they would like to work with.

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November 7

IRT: ~20 minutes
WNB: "If I am young, and right, what does my age matter?" - Haemon // Discuss this question in your entry today. You may choose to apply it to your own life instead of what Haemon is experiencing.

Students completed a Greek roots quiz today.

We recapped and analyzed Scene 3 of Antigone then read Ode 3. We *will* finish reading tomorrow!

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November 6

IRT: ~20 minutes
WNB: Choice--Reflect on / respond to news about yesterday's shooting in Sutherland Springs, Texas; or write about whatever is on your mind.

We calculated our reading rate for the book we're currently reading. Here's the formula (the numbers in color represent my book and rate; students should use their own information to calculate).

Reading Rate Formula

Students received notes about stichomythia and looked for more examples in our reading. We recapped Scene 2 of Antigone and filled in literary devices. We read Scene 3--we'll begin this analysis tomorrow.

I shared a few more words with Greek roots to remind students about tomorrow's quiz. Don't forget your iPad!

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Week-at-a-Glance

November 3

IRT: ~20 minutes
WNB: Outside entry

We continued reading and analyzing Antigone, concentrating on Ode 1 and Scene 2 today.

Greek roots quiz on Tuesday! Bring your iPad!

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November 2

IRT: ~20 minutes
WNB: Recall your most and least important values from the last two entries. How could those two ideas come into conflict with one another?

We reviewed the Greek roots handout and looked at some sample quiz questions.

We recapped Scene 1 and took some time to finish up the analysis charts for the Prologue and Parados and began the Scene 1 chart.

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November 1

IRT: 20 minutes
WNB: Of these five values (loyalty to family, obedience to local and national laws, observance of religious beliefs and customs, following your own conscience, achieving respect and recognition), which one do you believe is least important? Explain your response.

Antigone: We recapped the Prologue and analysis from yesterday. We read and analyzed tone in the Parados. We read Scene 1 and will begin the analysis tomorrow.

Students will have a quiz over Greek roots on Tuesday, 11/7.

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