For: December 7th and 8th (Final 2 weeks of the semester's schedule)

1. Read the background on the Bhagavad Gita and then from the Ramayana on pages 128-140. Take thorough notes on elements of the myth, epic, oral tradition.

• The Bhagavad Gita is a 700 verse Hindu scripture, which is a part of the Mahabharata. 
• The Gita takes a dialogue format between Pandava brother, Arjuna, and Krishna 
• Krishna, the Charioteer, counsels Arjuna in the manner of achieving Dharma. 
• Presents the ethical struggles of everyday human life

Ramayana Quick Guide: Ramayana Guide- British Library

When you come into class on your block day you should have:
The Mahabharata, Ramayana, and Gilgamesh read and annotated for the conventions of the Epic, Myth, and Oral Tradition.

Final 2 Weeks' Schedule: 
December 7th/8th: Small group discussion of Mahabharata and Ramayana 
                               Oral Commentary Presentation assignment
December 9th: Oral commentary presentation work
December 12th, 13th, 14th/15th: Oral commentaries during class
December 16th: 1st and 7th hours final review Socratic seminar
December 19th: 1st and 7th hour FINAL
December 20th: 4th hour final review Socratic seminar
December 21st: 4th hour FINAL