November 30th and December 1st

1. By reviewing the Ancient India notes and reading, you will need to come up with ten general statements that you feel address the meaning and purpose of the information that you read...  Think of the most important things that come from this time period that reveals the bigger picture. Think of us sitting down at the dinner table and I am asking you what you learned about Ancient Indian Civilization from your reading. These will be YOUR statements... not the book's. You will put these 10 statements in your notes. Leave room.

2. Then you will need to gather direct evidence after you have made this statement.

This will look like this:

The literature from this time period was utilized by the people as a way to teach social, political, and historical guidelines.

- "India's great national epics, the Mahabharata and the Ramayana, describe political struggles and also explain important social and religious concepts" (104).

- ". . . Kautila, wrote a 'how-to' handbook for emperors, called the Arthasastra" (105).

- "Around the first century B.C., the Laws of Manu set down a detailed code of conduct for Hindus" (107).

3. When you are done with this, you can start studying for your quiz on Friday.

Class: November 29th

1. Read pages 102-111 and 120-121. Take VERY good notes.  Remember ANNOTATION and CORNELL NOTES.
2. They will have a quiz on Wednesday/Thursday (Depending upon their block day class)

Class: Monday, November 28th

1. Adding to your notes on the EPIC and MYTH, please write down the next literary term: 

Oral tradition, or oral lore, is a form of human communication wherein knowledge, art, ideas and cultural material is received, preserved and transmitted orally from one generation to another. The transmission is through speech or song and may include folktales, ballads, chants, prose or verses.

Please read through the following handout... take notes accordingly. 

Characteristics of ORAL COMPOSITION

2. You will be gathering specific evidence from the text of Gilgamesh. Notice you are developing on the idea that these components exist  and moving on to now what is their impact and how they interact. Your notes will look like big headings and bulleted supporting conclusions with specific evidence for the following two prompts.... 

How do myths, archetypes, epics, and the oral tradition associate with one another? How do they diverge? Closely examine the characteristics of each major concept and look for common ground in their make-up. How do they differ? 

AND

How does HISTORICAL CONTEXT tie into these literary/cultural concepts? 

This is a thinking exercise. You have been presented with a lot of new information and technical components that help you understand these concepts. This exercise is designed for you to start looking at the big picture and how these concepts interact with one another. 

For class on Monday, November 21st

We will be adding two new literary genre/structures for Monday. As you review both, hopefully you will see how they link to archetypes.

1.Open the link to EPIC notes... not that the notes are epic..  well, they kind of are... but they are notes on the literary EPIC. EPIC NOTES  ⇦

The Epic
* A long narrative poem, derived from the ancient oral tradition, telling the deeds and adventures of a heroic or legendary figure, or the history of a nation.

Please have EPIC notes in YOUR epic notebooks for class on Monday, November 18th.

2. Please have the following notes on MYTH in your notes for Monday, also.

The Myth 

* Myth is a constant among all human being in all times. The pattern stories, even details contained in myth are found everywhere and among every one. This is because myth is a shared heritage of ancestral memories, related consciously from generation to generation.

1. Myth may even be part of the structure of our unconscious mind, possibly encoded in our genes. eg. "the Oedipus complex" and "the Electra complex"

2. Myth is a telling of events that happened before written history, and of a sense of what is to come.
3. Myth is the thread that holds past, present, and future together.

4. Myth is a unique use of language that describes the realities beyond our five senses.  It fills the gaps between the images of the unconscious and the language of conscious logic.

5. Myth is the glue that holds societies together; it is the basis of identity for communities, tribes, and nations.  (Hero worship and gender, social, national identity)

6. Myth is an essential ingredient in all codes of moral conduct.   The rules for living have always derived their legitimacy from their origins in myth and religion.

7. Myth is a pattern of beliefs that give meaning to life. Myth enables individuals and societies to adapt to their respective environments with identity and value. (Joseph Campbell--the power of myth)

PURPOSE:
Myths tell us about (1) our relationships with each other, (2) our relations with the gods or god (the cosmos), and (3) our relationship to the natural world and all species that inhabit it.

The Rock as Hercules

Cole's Rules of Formal Writing

Class today: November 16th/17th

1. Coming to class today, you should have your archetype notes on Lord of the Ring and Gilgamesh. You will be constructing a presentation in Google Slides addressing the following question:

How do archetypes provide a reader more insight/meaning to a text?

2. To do this you will need to utilize your notes and the examples you have discovered in the two texts. Your slides will need to address the following:

• Title slide with academic/MLA formatted title
• Introduction explaining the definition of archetypes.
• What is your answer to the above question- Write as a thesis statement

The bulk of your presentation will be the explanation of the 15 individual archetypes

• The "what": Each archetype you have found needs to be explained in its general purpose...
• The "how": Show how your answer is true by providing specific evidence in both texts that shows the presence of this specific archetype.
• The "why": Then provide an explanation of how this archetype provides a reader with more insight into the text (supporting your literary argument). 

• Reflection upon this experience. What did you learn? How did archetypes frame your understanding of the texts.. people... situations.. life differently? 
• Images that promote your archetypes... characters... situations.... symbols
• Textual evidence that is cited correctly.  (Parenthetical citation)
• Works cited slide (last slide) 

How you break down your slides will be somewhat up to you. You may group by "types" of archetypes and dedicate a slide per example... include both texts.  Obviously, title, intro, thesis... will be in the beginning... Works cited at the end.

3. Presentations will be uploaded to Google Classroom by the end of class on 
Friday, November 18th. 

How to cite a film from the OWL: 

List films by their title. Include the name of the director, the film studio or distributor, and the release year. If relevant, list performer names after the director's name.

The Usual Suspects. Directed by Bryan Singer, performances by Kevin Spacey, Gabriel Byrne, Chazz Palminteri, Stephen Baldwin, and Benecio del Toro, Polygram, 1995.

A Work in an Anthology, Reference, or Collection

Works may include an essay in an edited collection or anthology, or a chapter of a book. The basic form is for this sort of citation is as follows:

Last name, First name. "Title of Essay." Title of Collection, edited by Editor's Name(s), Publisher, Year, Page range of entry.

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Due: November 16th/17th

1. Make sure that your notes are complete with the archetypes (character, symbolic, and situational) and the examples from Lord of the Rings. Remember, to try to have 5 per type of archetype. Do your best!

2. As I instructed on Monday, you should be looking for these identified archetypes in Gilgamesh. It doesn't mean that each archetype that you find in LOTR is definitively in Gilgamesh, but many will be found in both texts. When you find the archetype in Gilgamesh, write down the examples from how it is seen in the text in your notes. We will be using your notes for the assignment you receive on Wednesday/Thursday.

As always, if you need any help, come see me during Bronco Time!

Due: Tuesday, November 15th

1. For class today, examine your Lord of the Rings archetype notes and examples. Next, look into Gilgamesh. What comparisons can you draw between the two texts with the specific archetype examples you have already found. Please put these examples in your notes. You will draw upon them for your next step.

2. I have postponed the Socratic seminar until after your work with archetypes. I feel you will have more depth in your analysis of the text; thus, you will be more productive in the seminar.

Class today; November 9th and 10th

1. All preliminary items for your Presidential Election Papers are due at the beginning of class.

2. Fellowship of the Ring presentation assignment.

Here is, yet again, a great list of major archetypes: Archetypes: Situational, Symbolic, Character

We will be watching J.R.R. Tolkien's, Fellowship of the Ring. As we watch, you will need to find examples of 5 Character Archetypes, 5 Situational Archetypes, and 5 Symbolic Archetypes.  As you find these comparable archetype examples in the film, you will need to also jot down specific examples of HOW these are specifically seen in the film.

When we conclude watching the film, we will be looking for the archetypes in Gilgamesh.  You will then be constructing a presentation explaining how archetypes are seen and utilized in Fellowship and Gilgamesh. 

Class today: November 7th

1. I have postponed our Gilgamesh Socratic Seminar for November 9th/10th. Please bring your text and 5 higher level questions to class with you.

2. Final draft submission: Presidential Election Paper-Tuesday, November 8th BY 6:59 PM

• Reminder: there is a sample student argumentative paper found under "writing links". This resource can be helpful in looking at the components of argument, MLA citation/formatting, quote integration, transition usage. BE AWARE. The works cited is not MLA 2016. 
• Before submission, go through the self-check list to make sure that you have addressed all that you need to for this paper: Presidential Paper Final Checklist
• Remember the BIG THREE skills I need to see that you can demonstrate: Source introduction/contextualization/citation/explanation; argument for thesis throughout the paper (everything connects back to thesis); MLA formatting and citation done correctly
• Turnitin.com Information. (You should already be enrolled from Summer Reading)
• 1st hour class: 13092721 The password is: bearcats1
• 4th hour class: 13092729 The password is: bearcats1
• 7th hour class:  13092733 The password is: bearcats1
• You will need to bring ALL of your PRE-FINAL DRAFT "stuff" already collated to class with you on Wednesday/Thursday. This "stuff" is outlined in your paper packet, and previous posts.

I will be available for assistance up until approximately 4:00. I am then schlepping little ones to ballet and back, and THEN Election Night 2016 total immersion!!

Class today: November 4th

We will be working with the literary device, ARCHETYPES, today.

The questions we will be addressing:
1. What is the archetype type?
2. Is it a character, situational, thematic, symbolic archetype? 
3. How is this archetype seen in Gilgamesh? 
4. What textual evidence reveal this archetype's usage? 
5. What is the significance or the implications of this archetype to the text's meaning? 
6. How can this archetype's usage be seen in another text similar to how it is used in Gilgamesh? 

As you see, the questions are color coded to our big 3 questions: WHAT? HOW? WHY? 

Homework for Monday, November 7th:
1. You will have a Socratic seminar over Gilgamesh on Monday. You will need 5 higher level critical questions. Use Bloom's Taxonomy and the question stems to help you write your questions. Ideally, you should have a start to your questions in the Cornell notes.

The scoring rubric for the Socratic seminar is HERE: Socratic Seminar Scoring

2. Remember: The FINAL draft of your papers are due to Turnitin.com by 6:59 PM on Tuesday. Period. They will not be accepted after this time. Your development items (outline, etc. will be turned in on Wednesday/Thursday).

Due: November 11th

1. You have received feedback and proofing suggestions for your papers. The final draft is due to Turnitin.com by 6:59 PM on November 8th. 

2. Make sure you have your textbook with you for class on Friday.  From Tuesday, when we worked on the literary device, archetypes, you were given the following questions to have prepared in your notes: 

- How do archetypes influence my understanding of a text? (what is a text, again?)
- Where have I seen examples of these archetypes in my world beyond a literary text?  Examples. Lots!

- How does the study of archetypes tie into the study of history, religion, art, culture, etc?

Be ready to discuss these in class on Friday. 

Class today: November 2nd/3rd

You will be proof reading 2 classmate's papers today. This will be thorough process. You will be writing ON the document, and mark the scoring guide. Once you have had one proof reader thoroughly go through this process. You will have a second classmate go through the same process. 

1. The first read: You will start with the LAST sentence. You will read ONE sentence at a time until you are reach the top of the paper. Yes, you are reading the paper BACKWARDS. In this reading you are ONLY looking for grammatical and spelling errors, and sentence clarity.  Is there subject-verb agreement? Pronoun-antecedent agreement? Sentence mechanics are correct? ACTIVE VOICE? Diction choices accurate? No "YOUS". No "If you find an error, make a comment in BLUE. Do not fix the error. 

2. The second read: You will start at the TOP of the paper. In this read  you will be looking solely at CONTENT. Does the paper have a CENTRAL ARGUMENT/CLAIM? Is the evidence logical and sufficient to the theme? Is the evidence relevant? Does the entire paper support the requirement of the prompt? Does it sufficiently address the purpose of writing? Is it addressing the paper topic? Mark errors or comments in RED.  Is it an actual argument versus a report?

3. The third read: You will be assessing the SOURCE MATERIAL. Has the primary source been thoroughly examined and addressed in conjunction to the claim? Is there adequate SECONDARY support? Are they adhering to the standards of source materials: Objective, Relevance, Current, Scholarly (Think-Totem Pole of Academia).  Has the source material been introduced? Contextualized? Processed through warrants? Cited correctly? Mark your comments/errors/suggestions in BLACK! 

4. The fourth read: You will start at the TOP of the paper. In this read you will be looking solely at STYLE and STRUCTURE. Is the tone appropriate for the audience and the content addressed. Is the ARGUMENT complete? Topic sentences, warrants, backing? Does the paper present the COUNTERCLAIM effectively? Does each section have a topic sentence that supports the overall claim? Does the paper utilize an obvious structure? Does is utilize active voice?  Do they use effective transitions? Between sentences? Between sections?  DO THEY UTILIZE careful and strategic DICTION and SYNTAX? Mark suggestions and comments in GREEN. 

IMPORTANT-
4. The fifth read: You will be, again, starting at the TOP of the paper. In this read, you will be looking solely at FORMATTING. YOU NEED TO OPEN UP THE PURDUE OWL AND DO A LITERAL CHECK ON ALL COMPONENTS. DO NOT ASSUME! 
MLA- OWL
Has the author appropriately addressed MLA style guide? WORKS CITED PAGE? Colon formatted Title??  Are the parenthetical/in-text citations done correctly? Mark in PURPLE. 

4. In the sixth, and final, read. You will read through from top to bottom and read for the complete experience. Does the entire paper work together? Any last concerns? Mark in ORANGE. 

THE RUBRIC for this paper is found HERE: Argumentative Rubric

Pay specific attention to this proofing process. This is an excellent strategy to ensure that your final product achieves its intended purpose. 

Class today: November 1st

Welcome to NOVEMBER!

1. In your notes, jot down some basic characteristics of the Mesopotamian/Egyptian/Hebraic eras- Meaning, how would you describe them, generally?

HISTORICAL CONTEXT: The influence of a time period on the author and his/her work.

ARCHETYPE: A repeated pattern found in art, literature, history, politics.

2. Read and take notes over the following link: Jung and Archetypes
- This is an author's personal website where he explains his research topics. This is a good introduction to Jung, the brilliant mind credited for the study of archetypes.

3. Now that your interest is peaked, review the following lists of archetypes:
Archetype list #1
Archetype list #2

*If you are needing a more general introduction and clarity on archetypes and/or Jung:
Jung- Wikipedia
Archetype- Wikipedia
(notice.. a turn to Wikipedia for generalized information)

4. Now, in your notes, prepare the following questions: (Have these ready for Friday, November 4th)
- How do archetypes influence my understanding of a text? (what is a text, again?)
- Where have I seen examples of these archetypes in my world beyond a literary text?  Examples. Lots!

- How does the study of archetypes tie into my previous question about history, religion, art, culture, etc?

REMEMBER; YOUR TYPED FULL DRAFT IS DUE NEXT CLASS PERIOD FOR PROOFING. PRINT IT BEFORE CLASS!