Friday, May 31 2019

92 minutes

     1.   SSR 

     2.   Finish PowerPoint on Tragic Hero –take notes 

     3.   The story of Oedipus

     4.   Table groups: Discuss whether or not Okonkwo is a “Tragic Hero.”  Share out to whole class. 

     5.   Final Essay prompts and grading rubric handed out. In table groups, discuss the prompts and then choose one that you would like to write about.

     6.   Group up with others who are interested in writing about the same prompt and brainstorm about evidence.

     7.   Handouts: Thesis Statements and Outlining.  Practice thesis statements and share in groups. Begin creating outline

HOMEWORK: prepare for the in-class essay by finishing your outline. This will be the only thing besides your book that you can bring in to class to help you write your handwritten essay.