Sophomore Literature

Antigone by Sophocles is the sequel to Oedipus. It follows the life of Antigone and Ismene, Oedipus' two daughters, after the death of their brothers. The story is a classic of Greek tragedy. It can be found online at http://classics.mit.edu/Sophocles/antigone.html
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The Canterbury Tales is a series of stories by Geoffrey Chaucer, an author, bureaucrat, and diplomat in the 14th century. The stories range from original tales to common folk tales. Each story is told by a different pilgrim headed to Canterbury Cathedral. They are online at http://academic.brooklyn.cuny.edu/webcore/murphy/canterbury/

Genesis is the first book in the Bible and the Torah. The name means "birth" or "creation" and it describes the beginning of the universe up through the life of Joseph, son of Jacob. Students may read any version of Genesis for class, but a summary version can be found online at http://lyncannaday.org/Sophomores/StoryAssignments/Ancient/Genesistext.htm

Gilgamesh is arguably the oldest surviving story, carved onto clay tablets during 2000 B.C.E. The story focuses on Gilgamesh, a fictionalized version of an ancient king, and his friend, Enkidu. An online version is available at http://lyncannaday.org/Sophomores/StoryAssignments/Ancient/Gilgameshtext.htm

The Odyssey is Homer's sequel to the war story The Iliad. This story focuses on Odysseus' attempts to get home after the Trojan war. Through disasters, angry gods, and monsters, Odyessus has to make choices about what he truly values. The story is online at http://lyncannaday.org/Sophomores/StoryAssignments/Ancient/Odysseytext.htm

Oedipus by Sophocles is the first in a trilogy of stories that ends with Antigone. This is the story of a king who tries his best to guide his land through famine, plague, and a twenty year old murder that has angered the gods. The gods will not give the city peace until they punish the murder. It's online at http://www.bibliomania.com/0/6/279/2002/frameset.html

Othello by Shakespeare shocked people when Shakespeare first wrote it. The story focuses on a general in the Venice army--an African man who rose through the ranks. He has fallen in love with the white daughter of a nobleman. Jealousy and prejudice make this world an ugly, ugly place. Found online at http://www.bibliomania.com/0/6/3/1081/frameset.html

Last Updated on 7-10-2008


Not every novel is taught each year. Please talk to your child about which novel we are reading in class now and which novel we will be reading next. We recommend that students have their own copy of the book so they may take notes in the book. If students do not own a copy of the novel, they may come in to class before or after school to check a copy out from the teacher.
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	Antigone by Sophocles is the sequel to Oedipus. It follows the life of Antigone and Ismene, Oedipus' two daughters, after the death of their brothers. The story is a classic of Greek tragedy. It can be found online at http://classics.mit.edu/Sophocles/antigone.html .	Hero Vocab Persuasive Essay
	The Canterbury Tales is a series of stories by Geoffrey Chaucer, an author, bureaucrat, and diplomat in the 14th century. The stories range from original tales to common folk tales. Each story is told by a different pilgrim headed to Canterbury Cathedral. They are online at http://academic.brooklyn.cuny.edu/webcore/murphy/canterbury/	Middle English Proverbs Critical Reading Skills
	The classic novels unit gives students a chance to choose two novels and compare the themes and ideas in the two novels. Students work in pairs or triads and can choose from assignment sheets	Study Guides
	Genesis is the first book in the Bible and the Torah. The name means "birth" or "creation" and it describes the beginning of the universe up through the life of Joseph, son of Jacob. Students may read any version of Genesis for class, but a summary version can be found online at http://lyncannaday.org/Sophomores/StoryAssignments/Ancient/Genesistext.htm	Family Tree Heroic Game Joseph as Hero
	Gilgamesh is arguably the oldest surviving story, carved onto clay tablets during 2000 B.C.E. The story focuses on Gilgamesh, a fictionalized version of an ancient king, and his friend, Enkidu. An online version is available at http://lyncannaday.org/Sophomores/StoryAssignments/Ancient/Gilgameshtext.htm	Lit Elements Dynamic Characters Lit Elements Heroic Game
	The Odyssey is Homer's sequel to the war story The Iliad. This story focuses on Odysseus' attempts to get home after the Trojan war. Through disasters, angry gods, and monsters, Odyessus has to make choices about what he truly values. The story is online at http://lyncannaday.org/Sophomores/StoryAssignments/Ancient/Odysseytext.htm	Travel Brochure Lit Elements Review Heroic Game
	Oedipus by Sophocles is the first in a trilogy of stories that ends with Antigone. This is the story of a king who tries his best to guide his land through famine, plague, and a twenty year old murder that has angered the gods. The gods will not give the city peace until they punish the murder. It's online at http://www.bibliomania.com/0/6/279/2002/frameset.html	Logical Argument Web Quest of Greek Theater
	Othello by Shakespeare shocked people when Shakespeare first wrote it. The story focuses on a general in the Venice army--an African man who rose through the ranks. He has fallen in love with the white daughter of a nobleman. Jealousy and prejudice make this world an ugly, ugly place. Found online at http://www.bibliomania.com/0/6/3/1081/frameset.html	Soundtrack of Life Theme Paragraph
	To Kill a Mockingbird is Harper Lee's only novel. It starts as a simple story of a young girl living in a southern town in the 1930's. Scout harasses the neighbors, fights with her brother, and gets in trouble. It quickly turns dark when a black man is accused of raping a white woman and her father is assigned to defend him.	Journals Theme Paragraph
	Twelfth Night by Shakespeare is one of his comedies. Like most of Shakespeare's comedies, it focuses on mistaken identies, confused characters, and the true nature of love. This story focuses on Viola, a young noblewoman shipwrecked on the beach of the love-sick Duke Orsino. It's online at http://www.bibliomania.com/0/6/3/1077/frameset.html



Last Updated on 7-10-2008