Block Day, September 28 & 29 ~

Heads up...Next week is homecoming! Click here for the schedule. 

• Did you know that class starts at 8:10 all week? 
• Get your Disney gear ready for Monday...oh boy.

Warm Up:

Prefix

• geo - earth
• graph - write, record

Suffix

• ism - system, manner, condition, characteristic
• ist - one who, that which

Root

• psych - mind, soul

Chapter 2 Vocab:

1. apprehension -
2. mealie -
3. mangle (n) - 
4. cacophony -
5. corrugated -
6. crude -
7. raucous -
8. contusions -
9. conviction -  

The Power of One 
Begin Chapter 2 

Research Preparation

1. The Research Question ~ 

• Your next essay will be a synthesis of research about a chosen topic.
• You may choose your own research question centered around Nelson Mandela or Apartheid. Consider a specific question such as...
• What inspired Mandela? What made him a strong leader, strong enough to persist for almost fifty years? What was the process of change after the apartheid laws had been outlawed? etc...
• Click here for a timeline.

2. Citation Notes ~

Click here for the OWL at Purdue

• Take Citation Notes from this web page so that you have a short hand method of learning how to cite.

• Let's practice one together...click here. 

Today you will work in teams of 3 to compete for the chance to earn one free homework/journal assignment pass (a 5-10 point value).

How to win...

• Cite your article quickly and correctly (write big!).
• Write it on the board first.
• First team to correctly cite the article wins the round.
• Team who wins the most game points, wins the pass.
• Please help in checking other team citations as we look for winners of each round!

HOMEWORK

• Finish reading Chapter 2
• Reading QUIZ - Maybe?
• Have your research question ready

Wednesday, September 27 ~ South Africa and Apartheid

Warm Up:

Prefix

• federis - league, pact
• frater - brother

Suffix

• ion, sion, tion - act, result or state of
• ish - origin, nature, resembling

Root

• fac, fact, fic, fect - do, make 

The Power of One 
Finish Chapter 1

HOMEWORK

• J8 - Answer the following questions:

1. Do you have a place like Inkosi-Inkosikazi's waterfalls where you can go in your mind when you're in trouble? Why do you think that it's important for the young boy to be able to comfort himself in this way?
2.  How would this story be different if the narrator were fifteen, or twenty-one, or fifty when it begins? What is it about childhood that is important to the novel?
3.  Do you identify with any of the characters so far? (Pisskop? Judge? Mevrou? Nanny? Granpa Chook? Inkosi?) Are you able to look at events in the book through their eyes—even if you don’t like or approve of them? Do they remind you of people in your own life? Or yourself?
4. Title Drop! The title, The Power of One is mentioned on page twenty-one.What is the significance of the title in regards to the young lad? Regarding South Africa?

Tuesday, September 26 ~ The Power of One

Warm Up: 

Prefix

• epi - upon, over
• ex - out

Suffix

• fy - make
• hood - order, condition, quality
• ic - nature of, like

Journal #7 -

• Ch. 1-6 Vocab: Add these words in your journal. Work together and look up a basic definition online.

1. Inkosi (in Zulu) 
2. obsequiousness (10)
3. sjambok (12)
4. cicatrization (23)
5. querulous (37)
6. consternation (42)
7. jocularity (56)
8. parlance (71)
9. diaphanous (77)

One last look at the time period of the novel. Check out this 2 minute wrap-up of Apartheid

Familiarize ourselves with some of the vocabulary found in Chp. 1. 

• billy-o - British term for hard, strongly 
• gibbering - to chatter unintelligibly 
• Mevrou - Mrs.
• lowveld - grassland, 500-2000 feet above sea level.
• Zulu - largest ethnic group in South Africa (10-11 million)
• Afrikaans - third-most-spoken language in South Africa. Originated from Dutch settlers.
• Boers - Dutch and Afrikaans word for farmer. Identifies the Dutch settlers in South Africa.
• Rooinecks - racial slur used by the Dutch when referring to the English. Dutch version of  redneck.
• kaffir - used to refer to a black person. Became offensive during apartheid.
• indaba mat - indaba is an African word meaning gathering.
• Zululand - northeastern section of South Africa.
• Shangaan - a tribe of people in South Africa.
• kraal - enclosure for cattle.

 

Monday, September 25 ~ What do we know about South Africa?

Warm Up:

Prefix

• dynasthai - be able
• ego - I, self

Suffix

• ile - suited for, capable of, related to
• ine - nature of

Root

• juven - young

Have you bought The Power of One yet?
Today, let's look at some of the background info to our book.

• Check out this Prezi

Discussion Questions: Do you Know? 

• What language is spoken in South Africa?
• Who is Nelson Mandela? Why is he so famous?
• What is Apartheid? 
• What do you think would happen in the U.S. if the government gunned down 600 students at a protest? 
• How can one country keep another in check in the case of serious injustice, without going to war? 

Journal #6 - After watching the prezi, write a one paragraph synopsis explaining the historical background of our next novel, The Power of One.



Journal #7 -

• Ch. 1-6 Vocab: Add these words in your journal. Work together and look up a basic definition online.

1. Inkosi (in Zulu) 
2. obsequiousness (10)
3. sjambok (12)
4. cicatrization (23)
5. querulous (37)
6. consternation (42)
7. jocularity (56)
8. parlance (71)
9. diaphanous (77)

Block Day, September 21 & 22 ~ You're a Star!

Roots Quiz happening in 5 minutes.

Myth Retold - today. 

FYI: We will begin reading The Power of One next week. Make sure you have it on Monday.

Wednesday, September 20 ~ My Audience Awaits Me!

Warm Up:

Prefix

•  dis - not, apart
• dominus - lord

Suffix

• ice - condition, state, quality
• id, ide - a thing connected with or belonging to

 Root

•  plac - please

FYI: Roots QUIZ on Block

Myth Retold:
Today is your final day to work on this project. We will watch all performances on Block.
West classes, please turn in your links here. 
Someone bring popcorn please!

HOMEWORK:
Prepare for your Roots QUIZ scheduled for Block. 

Please make sure you have The Power of One, for we will begin reading next week. 

 

Tuesday, September 19 ~ Comma Splice QUIZ today!

Warm Up: 

Prefix

• di - two
• dia - across, through

Suffix

• fic - making, causing
• ful - full of

Root

• sci, scientia - know

FYI: Roots QUIZ on Block
 
Grammar:
Comma Splice QUIZ now!

Myth Retold:
Get busy! You have the remainder of the class period and tomorrow.
FYI: Your rendition of your myth is due on Block

HOMEWORK:
Review your roots. 

Monday, September 18 ~ Myths Retold

Warm Up:

Prefix

• corpus - body
• cracy - rule

Suffix

• ess - female
• et, ette - small one, group

Root

• dem - people

FYI: Roots QUIZ on Block

Myths Retold:
Today you have the rest of the period to work on your myths. Your goal today should be the beginning stages of videoing your skit.

HOMEWORK:

• Prepare for your Grammar QUIZ scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 19. 

Block Day, September 14 & 15 ~ A Story Retold

Warm Up:

Prefix

• circum - around
• constitus - stand

Suffix

• cide - kill
• esis, osis - action, process, condition

Root

• germ - vital part

Grammar:
Here are two links for comma splices:
Comma Splice Exercise 1 
Comma Splice Exercise 2 

 I will be checking in to see how how well you're doing.
QUIZ - Tuesday, September 19

Journal Check J1-J5

Assignment: A Myth Retold

• West's Class Only: Click here to claim your partner(s) and myth. (You may work alone or with up to three/group.)
• Here are a couple of fun examples:
• Echo and Narcissus
• King Midas
• Pyramus and Thisbee
• Jason and the Argonauts
• Remember, your myth should be no longer than 8 minutes, should retell the story in an updated setting from today's world, and is due block day!
• Grade: 50 pts. based on creativity, clarity, detail, and individual effort.

• Prometheus and Pandora
• King Midas
• Cupid and Psyche 
• Hades and Persephone 
• Pyramus and Thisbe 
• Echo and Narcissus
• Jason and the Golden Fleece
• Orpheus and Eurydice
• Theseus and the Minotaur
• And many more....

• To get an A, your project should clearly tell the story in a memorable way and creative way. The audience should enjoy it and possibly even be able to interact. It should be technically clean and easy to watch and hear. It should be clear what each member of the group was responsible for. Lastly, maybe I should mention the obvious that it should be school appropriate! 

Today's Goal: Plan what/how you will complete this project. Monday should be a day of action and crafting!

Wednesday, September 13 ~ Mythology in Advertising

Warm Up:

Prefix

• bio - life
• caco - bad

Suffix

• escent - in the process of 
• ese - native of, language of 

 Root

• voc - call 

Grammar:

Comma Splice Practice

ALLUSION: A casual reference in literature to a person, place, event, or another passage of literature, often without explicit identification. Allusions can originate in mythology, biblical references, historical events, legends, geography, or earlier literary works. Authors often use allusion to establish a tone, create an implied association.

We all know that companies create identity by the power of association. They can use association by name or image. What identity did Honda intend on giving their van by giving the name, Odyssey, to this model?

Allusions Assignment: Using your knowledge of Greek mythology and some internet research, figure out why each company or product is named or branded as it is. Then write a brief description to explain why they chose that name/logo. Write your descriptions as
Journal #5 . To see all images, click here.

FYI: Journal Check on Block
J1 - Grammar Notes
J2 - Grammar Bedford Exercises
J3 - Psalm 139:13-14
J4 -  Mythology Notes
J4.5 - Writing Goals (West class ONLY)
J5 - Allusion Assignment

Tuesday, September 12 ~ Why do we so often tell this story?

Witmer's Class: Please finish up your "Poster Walk" from yesterday. 

 Warm Up:

Prefix

• bene - well, favorable
• bible - book

Suffix

• ence, ency - action, state of, quality
• er, or - one who, that which

Root

• cred - believe

Notice: You must return the permission waiver by tomorrow for credit. Yeah for a free 5 points! 

Grammar:
Practice - Comma Splice  


 EQ: What does the hero's journey have to do with Greek mythology?
  
Hero's Journey

• Activity: What story am I telling?
• Video Clip: What is the Hero's Journey?
• Application: In small groups, use this chart to figure out how common hero stories fit the pattern. Your group will choose a movie or book to work on together. Some stories may include The Hunger games, Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Spiderman, Batman, Superman, Divergent, Back to the Future (basically any good hero story you all know).

West's Class: We will look at the Hero's Journey another day.

For now, let's get our essays back, go over the rubric and make some writing goals.

Journal 5: Record at least two strengths and two goals from your writing feedback/rubric. 

Monday, September 11 ~ Poster Walk

 Warm Up:

Prefix                                                          

• auto - self                                           
• bi - two

Suffix

• ee - one who receives the action
• en - made of, to make

 Root

• vict, vinc - conquer

 Grammar:
Click on the link to learn about Comma Splices 


 Poster Walk:

• Take notes on the posters in order to prepare for a future quiz. You may put these notes in with your journals, or use this chart as a digital format. (If you use the chart, you will have to add a few more boxes at the bottom to get the ones that were added this year.)

HW: Journal #5 Questions:

• What is the appeal of mythology according to Riordan? What does Hemingway mean by the "mutability" of myths? Give your own example of "mutability".
• Why did Riordan make Percy the son of Poseidon rather than Zeus? 
• Give examples of the influence of Greek or Roman mytnology in the present day world.
• Why did Riordan set the first scene in his novel at the Metropolitan Museum?
• What connection does Riordan draw between Greek gods, comic book superheroes and today's teenagers? 

Block Day, September 7 & 8 ~ Workin' with those Greeks

Roots QUIZ today!


Greek Mythology

Finish up your posters. They are due Monday.

Wednesday, September 6 ~ Poster Work

Warm Up

Prefix

• archos - first, leader, chief
• audio - hear

Suffix

• cule, ling - very small
• dom - quality, realm

Root

• ridi, risi, ri - laughter

What Happened on this Day?

September 6, 1901 - President McKinley, our 25th president, was fatally shot by an anarchist named Leon Czolgosz.  

• Do you see a familiar root and prefix? What do we know about the man who shot McKinley?

Reminder

• Roots QUIZ on Block
• Posters due Monday.

Greek Mythology

• Posters are due Monday. You will have about fifteen minutes on Monday to make any last finishing touches. If you think you will need more time, you may want to devise a homework plan with your partner(s).
• Don't forget to write all names and period number on the back!

HOMEWORK

• Review your roots.

Tuesday, September 5 ~ What's the Deal with the Greeks?

Narratives are due today

REMINDER: Roots QUIZ  on Block

Warm Up:

Prefix

• aqua - water 
• archaios - ancient 

Suffix

• cian - processing a specific skill or art
• cy - action, function

Root

• phys - body

EQ: Why should we study Greek mythology if they are just false idols anyway? 

Mythology Posters

Gods

1. Zeus (Jupiter)
2. Hera (Juno)
3. Poseidon (Neptune)
4. Dionysus (Bacchus)
5. Apollo (Apollo)
6. Artemis (Diana)
7. Hermes (Mercury)
8. Athena (Minerva)
9. Ares (Mars)
10. Aphrodite (Venus)
11. Hephaestus (Vulcan)
12. Demeter (Ceres) 

 Characters

1. Phaethon
2. Medusa
3. Atlas
4. Nike
5. Hydra
6. Python
7. Oracle
8. Amazon

Poster Assignment Description

You will be making a poster of your god or goddess. You will have class time Tuesday and Wednesday and Block Day to complete the poster. Posters will be displayed  so make 'em pretty.

 What you'll need:

• One person needs to get your poster board
• Don't forget to put your names and period on it!
• Everyone needs to bring colored pens and pencils.
• You will need to incorporate text and drawings. 

Poster Requirements
~Please record your notes as Journal #4.

• What is the basic origin and history of this Olympian? Don't forget to include both Greek and Roman names of your god.
• What is this god or goddess associated with (wine, fertility, war, death, grain, a certain planet, an occupation, etc.)? 
• What symbols usually attend this god or goddess (eagle, thunderbolt, winged shoes, etc.)? 
• Explain a favorite story in which this god or goddess chiefly figures.
• Note at least one reference or allusion one may find in arts and culture (music, painting, ads, etc.). 
• Search the Scriptures: Find a verse, passage, or story from the Bible that relates to a story from your god or goddess (perhaps the moral is similar; perhaps it is opposite; perhaps the story appears to be a modified reflection of a story in the Bible)
• Lastly, find at least one modern word (or word root) that is derived from your god or goddess.  Include that word or root and its definition on your poster. 

HW: Bring any supplies or printed images that you'd like to use for your poster tomorrow.