Cabo completed the study of the Greek gods: Theseus and the Minotaur, Daedalus and Icarus, Phaeton and Apollo, King Midas, Atalanta, Pegasus and Bellerophon. We discussed their importance to literature and what they might symbolize in a novel. Cabo began creating his own Greek myth with a focus on what his characters symbolize. He will complete it next session. I introduced a new set of SAT vocabulary to Cabo. He used the words in context.
We first reviewed the relationship between the bildungsroman and theme of self - discovery . Matthew discussed the symbolic significance of a new set of clothes and a new name as ingredients of identify formation. After reading the plot line that explains Miss Havisham's personal history ,including the day she was jilted, we were better able to explore why Miss Havisham has groomed Estella to be her instrument of revenge on all men. We further analyzed Miss Havisham's martyr complex as she redefines her every acton to be a symbol of her own suffering. We then analyzed a metaphorical description in the text wherein Herbert Pocket comments," no amount of varnish can hide the grain of a wood." We discussed the theme of self discovery and attempts to hide one's true identity or self in the context of this metaphor and the prior discussion on the veneer of clothing. HW- For Tues: read next 3 chapters/Test on chapters 1-25 next week.
Bella researched, created, and wrote a Powerpoint on the life of Rosa Parks for Black History month. She then found graphics and pictures of Parks to use as backgrounds for her slides that coincided with the text on each slide.
Jaydn continued with the reading, analyzing, and discussing of the novel Where the Crawdads Sing. She created a time line for the court scenes and then made predictions for the outcome of the case based on the text in her time line. She then continued with the study of SAT vocabulary.
Cabo continued the study of the Greeks gods with the purpose of having to understand their representation in literature. He read the stories of Orpheus and Eurydice (the power of love), Pygmalion and Galatea (respect and love), and Jason and the Golden Fleece (authority and kingship). Cabo then reviewed SAT vocabulary being studied and successfully completed an assesment.
We reviewed the elements of a high-level compare and contrast essay for the following prompt:Write a compare and contrast essay that discusses the traits of a positive and negative friend. Make sure to write a clear thesis statement in your first paragraph. Begin with a quote about friendship. Bella then made an outline for her thesis and supports. She researched a quote on the topic to begin the essay and then began writing. The essay will be completed in tomorrow's session.
Jaydn continued reading, discussing, and analyzing Where the Crawdads Sing. She analyzed the symbolism of the cat Sunday Justice and its effect on the protagonist, Kya. Jaydn discussed the court scene she read today and made predictions based on text the fate of the protagonist. She concluded the session with a review of SAT vocabulary being studied.
Cabo began a study of the Greeks gods with the purpose of having to understand their representation in literature. He read the stories of Demeter and Persephone (change from life to death), Heracles (courage, strength, and skill), Pandora (releasing of ills of humanity into the world), and Echo and Narcissus (healthy self love and obsession). Cabo then reviewed and applied 20 words from the SAT vocabulary being studied.
Bella reviewed the novel and its themes. She gave a summary of the novel read so far. We continued by reading, analyzing, and discussing the next two chapters. She then wrote to analyze the character development of Kya. We completed the session by reviewing SAT vocabulary being studied.
