Tuesday, December 7, 2010

WEDNESDAY December 8

OBJECTIVE: Students will examine the legend of King Arthur looking for examples of chivalry.

JOURNAL: Vocab List 11: Practice #2:

  1. What is something the law obliges every US citizen to do?
    2.   What is something a sports team might champion?

  1. Give the name of a super hero and his/her greatest adversary.
    4.    Who is currently the sovereign of the US?

  1. What might someone do to you to cause you wrath?

AGENDA: 1) Note-taking: Legend, Romance, Chivalry, Knightly Quest


Legend: A story about extraordinary deeds that has been told and retold for generations among a group of people.  Some legends have a historical basis but may also contain elements of magic and myth.


Romance: A story about the adventures of a hero who takes on a quest and upholds the code of chivalry.


Chivalry: Code of moral conduct a knight is supposed to follow.  Chivalry encourages those who follow it to be courteous, generous and helpful to others.


Knightly Quest: A journey a knight undertakes to prove himself as a hero.  A knightly quest usually involves saving maidens, slaying dragons and battling enemies.

2) Read "The Sword in the Stone" pp. 645 - 647

4) Complete Response & Analysis Questions #2, 3, 4, 7, 8 on pg. 649

HOMEWORK: Complete writing activity "Remembering Magic" on pg. 649.  Write at least ONE full paragraph (5-7 sentences).

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