Antigone
* Write an argument using logical support
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Write a rebuttal identifying an opposition position
*Demonstrate an understanding of tragic heroes in Greek literature
Last Updated on 7-10-2007
Antigone |
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| Assignments (Click for more detailed description) | Objectives | |
| Students will define words from a list and then apply those terms to the stories we've read in class. Finally, students will choose three favorite words and make "awards" for the characters using graphics to help them remember the vocabulary terms. | * Develop a firm understanding of college-level/ SAT vocabulary words | |
| Students will use persuasive techniques and a persuasive format to answer the following question: Is Antigone a tragic hero. Students will need to create both an argument paragraph and a rebuttal paragraph in addition to an introduction and conclusion | * Write an argument using logical support |
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| Reviews and Games | ||
| Review of characters | ||
| Review of plot | ||
| Study the SAT vocabulary from the hero worksheet | ||
| Test how well you know the vocabulary from the hero worksheet | ||
| Internet Resources | ||
| A biography of Sophocles, the author of Antigone | ||
| A nice background on Greek theater including timelines and links to a large number of plays | ||
| An excellent index of sites that provide background information ranging from women's role in Greek politics to a chart of Greek gods | ||
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Last Updated on 7-10-2007 |
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