Tuesday, September 06th - Welcome to grade 9!
Learning Goal: I will examine the expectations of grade 9 academic English Minds On: Why are you excited about English? Why are you not so excited? Action: Examine course outline and expectations for classroom House keeping, lockers, etc. Consolidation: Goal setting and diagnostic quiz Wednesday, 07th - Introduction to Mythology Before we begin you must finish your diagnostic quiz! Learning Goal: I will begin to examine the origins and evolution of storytelling Minds On: Pre-reading questions and discussion Action: Broken telephone - I need a volunteer! Intro to mythology lesson Consolidation: Your turn! Thursday, 08th -Library - ISU - we will meet in the classroom Friday, 09th - Evolution of storytelling Learning Goal: I will continue to examine mythology and the origins of storytelling by creating a timeline of writing and storytelling. Minds On: Discuss questions/homework Action: Create a timeline Consolidation: What is one new and interesting thing you learned today? ...we may begin our Monday note! Monday, 12th - Why study mythology? Picture Day! Learning Goal: I will begin to examine the importance of studying mythology in order to prepare myself for this unit. Minds On: Write down one thing you learned last week without looking at your notes! Action: We will complete our timeline and write a note on why we study mythology. Consolidation: On a post-it, re-write a myth you know. Be prepared to share with the class! (Post-it etiquette: do not crumple up your post-it as you will "stick it to Shakespeare" at the end of class) Tuesday, 13th - Creation Stories Learning Goal: I will continue to study mythology and begin to examine creation stories Minds On: 15 mins ISU reading, One mythology story you know Action: Finish note, sign out texts Consolidation: Write a story to demonstrate how the world was created... Wednesday, 14th - Common Elements in Creation Stories Learning Goals: We will begin to examine the common elements in creation stories Minds On: Handout overview Action: Common elements, read two stories Consolidation: Compare using your knowledge of the common elements Thursday, 15th - ISU Day in the library! Homework... Greek creation story Friday, 16th - Terry Fox Assembly Monday, 19th - Creation Stories - Norse and others ISU Mini Assignment #1 Due today! Learning Goal: I will continue to examine the common elements in creation stories Minds On: Map out your Greek creation story Action: Read three more creation stories and compare to our Greek version Consolidation: What element do you think is the most important to each of these stories? Tuesday, 20th - More Creation Stories! Learning Goal: I will continue to examine creation stories and compare for similarities Minds On: 15 minutes to complete chart paper task Action: What is the main idea? Two new creation stories 178-183 Consolidation: Present your posters! Wednesday, 21st Learning Goal: I will complete my comparison chart and understand the main idea HOUSEKEEPING: Write down the following pieces of homework you will be expected to complete this unit. Your test date has also been set! Minds On: Chart comparisons Action: Present What is the main idea of the creation stories we have read? Consolidation: Summary! HOMEWORK: “Coyote and the Fish Dam” (Mythic Voices, 55-56) and “The Apples of Iduna” (Mythic Voices, 60 - 64) Thursday, 22nd Tricksters and Transformers Paragraph writing “Anansi Gives Nyame a Child” (Mythic Voices, 57 - 59) Specific Questions: 1. What roles do tricksters and transformers play in the various myths? Explain your thinking. 2. Why does it make sense to you that animals like ravens and coyotes are portrayed as tricksters and transformers? Explain your thinking. 3. How is the character of bugs bunny consistent with the “trickster”? Explain your thinking. Homework:“The Labours of Hercules” (Deeds of Gods and Heroes, 95-106) Friday, 23rd Heroic Journey Homework: “The Wrath of Achilles” (Deeds of Gods and Heroes, 120-137) “The Voyage of Odysseus” (Mythic Voices, 195 – 205) Monday, 26th Heroes: Greek Learning Goal: I will continue to examine the hero cycle Minds on: FInish our videos from Friday! Action: Create a hero cycle chart tracing your three Greek myths! Consolidation: Who fits the hero cycle the best? Can you think of any other "heroes"? Homework: “Beowulf and the Fight with Grendel” (Mythic Voices, 82-86) “Windigo” (Mythic Voices, 96-97) “Arthur and the Two Swords” (Mythic Voices, 157-167) Tuesday, 27th - Heroes: Other Cultures NOTE: TEST TOMORROW! Do you have your review? Learning Goal: I will write a paragraph using proper paragraph format Minds On: Elements, format, exemplars Action: Write your own! It needs to be about heroes! What lessons can be learned from reading hero myths? Consolidation: Checklist and exit card! Wednesday, 28th - Mythology Unit Test
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