9th Grade - The majority of this class period was focused on reading and analyzing Antigone. Both classes read Scene 1 and Ode 1, and were given an Antigone Reading Log to help organize the events and characters in the story.
The final assignment for Antigone will involve a literary response essay, and these reading logs serve as a very useful outline when it comes time to develop an actual draft.
We worked through Scene 1 and Ode 1 relatively slowly, to make sure that everyone is understanding the events of the story clearly. Hint - students should read this play primarily as a STORY first, and not looking at it primarily for analysis. It will be much easier to analyze later if you are able to get into the plot line - remember, this was written to be performed as an audience, with an emphasis on being able to entertain an audience.
10th Grade - We reviewed the events of Chapters 22 and 23 briefly, and it did not appear that all three periods had read as thoroughly. So for the next reading (CH 24,25,26) periods 1 and 5 should expect a summary quiz.
The majority of class today was spent discussing the idea of capital punishment, since this is a major factor in the Trial of Tom Robinson, and an important aspect of TKAM. Students were given different scenarios and factual data about capital punishment, and then shared their viewpoints and discussed the efficacy and purpose of capital punishment as a class.
The last 15 minutes were devoted to another journal entry. Students could either use some of the potential prompts that I developed, or write on any subject related to capital punishment of CH22-23.
HOMEWORK - Read Chapters 24-26 in TKAM.
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