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Established Goals:
CCSS
RL.10.1 - Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
RL. 10.2 - Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze in detail its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text.
RL.10.3 - Analyze how complex characters (e.g., those with multiple or conflicting motivations) develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme.
RL.10.4 - Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone.
RL.10.6 Analyze a particular point of view or cultural experience reflected in a work of literature from outside the United States, drawing on a wide reading of world literature.
RL.10.10 - By the end of grade 10, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, at the high end of the grades 10- CCRA text complexity band independently and proficiently.
RI.10.1 - Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
RI.10.2 - Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text.
W.10.1 - Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
W.10.4 - Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
L.10.1 - Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
L.10.2 - Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
SL.10.1 - Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 10 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
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Transfer
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Understandings
Students will understand…
- The elements of Greek tragedy and their continued relevance to a 21st century reader
- How our moral and social values shape our interactions with others
- The extent to which our actions define who we are
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Essential Questions
Students will keep considering…
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To whom or what do we owe our loyalty?
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Do human beings have an obligation to be disobedient when laws go against our moral conscience?
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What are the main characteristics of an argumentative essay?
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Students will know…
- Background information on ancient Greek culture, notably the role of women
- Hero’s Tragic Flaw of Hurbis
The function of a Greek Chorus in Tragedy
- Effective organization for argumentation
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Students will be skilled at…
- Analyzing literary devices, such as imagery and symbolism
- Close reading
- Constructing evidence-based claims
- Analyzing complex characters
- Identifying thematic concepts
- Defending an argument
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