Week 5

Odyssey and Argument

Do Now June 2

Imagine that someone important to you left you for a long time, only to return many years later. How would you react? What would it take for you to trust them?

What about the wife?

Penelope

108 Suitors!

Odysseus doesn’t trust ….

How and Why did she stay true?Reading Penelope’s Speech, pp. 878-881, and

answer:

1. In lines 89-111, what reason does the beggar give for not giving his name?

2.In lines 112-128, what reason does Penelope give for losing her looks? What is being forced upon her?

3.In lines 129-155, what did Penelope do to not have that forced upon her yet?

How does Odysseus Prove Himself?Watch Video (2.26.13-2.29 & 2:38-end)

DialogueTranslate the Dialogue on pp. Lines 26-63

Write it like this, using language we use today:

Telemachus said, “……………………….”

Penelope answered, “……………………”

Odysseus responded, “………………….”

Write your own:

Write a dialogue where you tell someone else what you learned from your ninth grade year.

Remember, up to this point, you should have completed:InvocationEpic SimileMonologue with Jargon

Do Now: June 2

If your spouse left for war, and was captured and held for 20 years, would you remain faithful to them? Why or Why not?

Debate!A wife should wait on a husband who goes

away for 20 years.Aff: Yes, a wife should waitNeg: No, a wife should not wait

Use evidence from reading, history, and current events to prove your point.

Everyone needs one claim.

Judges: Meet with me

Room Set UpAff: Yes, A wife should wait

Neg: No, A wife shouln’t wait

Claims 1-2

Claims 3-4

Claims 5-6

Claims 1-2

Claims 3-4

Claims 5-6

Judges

Judges

Modified Debate: Opening and Cross1. Each Aff Member reads their claim and backing

Neg takes notes from the team across from them

2. Neg asks a question of the team across from them

3. Each Neg Member reads their claim and backing Aff takes notes from the team across from them

4. Aff asks a question of the team across from them

Counter argument and RebuttalTake 5 minutes to formulate a counter argument

to the claim of the team across from you

1. Neg begins with rebuttals: My opponent claims….(state their claim again) However,….(explain your counter argument) Instead, ….(state your claim, and why it is better)

2. Aff begins rebuttals: My opponent claims….(state their claim again) However,….(explain your counter argument) Instead, ….(state your claim, and why it is better)

Judges debrief:

Exit Slip 3 things:What did you like? What did you learn?

What would you change?

Reflection 1: Before Writing AgainLook over your graded essay, and write

a sticky note that answers these questions:What did I do well?

What do I need to do better in this next essay?

Be prepared to sharePlace in your binder

Do Now June 5

Brainstorm 3 claims and a backing:

If someone leaves for war, and doesn’t return for many years, should a spouse wait on them?

MAD 60 Essay Outline: Paragraph I. _______________________________________________

A. ____________________________________________

B._____________________________________________

Paragraph II. _______________________________________________

A. ____________________________________________

B. ____________________________________________

Paragraph III. ____________________________________________

A. ____________________________________________

B. ____________________________________________

Paragraph IV. ____________________________________________

A. ____________________________________________

B. ____________________________________________

Paragraph V. ____________________________________________

A. ____________________________________________

B. ____________________________________________

Let’s Tally our score!

1 pt for a brainstorm or outline is included

1 pt if the essay is at least 5 paragraphs

1 pt if introduction is at least 3 sentences

1 pt for having the thesis in the first paragraph

1 pt for explaining why the topic of faithful marriage is important

Let’s Tally our score!

1 pt each if body paragraphs 4 sentences (up to 3 pts)

1 pt for each claim (up to 3)

1 pt for each piece of evidence or backing (up to 3)

1 pt for each explanation or warrant (up to 3)

Let’s Tally our score!

1 pt if the claims and thesis are restated in the last paragraph

1 pt if the conclusion includes a call to action

1 pt if conclusion is at least 3 sentences

Count them up, write the number of points on the top, and hand them back to your partner.

Reflection after writing:On a sticky note attached to the new

essay:

Did you achieve the goal you set before writing?

What do you want to do better next time?

Hand in your essay, brainstorm, and reflection sticky note in the class work bin.