Diversity: A Matter of Perspective Unit Overview The Arthurian legend is a group of tales in about the legendary King Arthur of the Britons, his realm, and his knights. The legend is one of the most enduring tales in history, first appearing in the 5 th and 6 th century AD and later evolving between the 12 th and 15 th. The legend addresses the 7/8 interdisciplinary theme of Diversity as it examines the similarities and differences among the obstacles people overcome, and the concept of a quest for identity. Essential Questions 1. How does the culture in which a person lives affect that person s understanding of the world? 2. What obstacles (physical, social and mental) does an individual encounter and how does one resolve them? 3. What are ways individuals react when faced with challenges to their culture/customs/beliefs? Learning Targets 1. Come to discussions prepared and having read material under study, follow rules for collegial discussions, and pose questions that elicit elaboration and respond to others questions. 2. Distinguish among the connotations (associations) of words with similar denotations (definitions) through symbol representation of a given topic. 3. Support claim with logical reasoning and relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples from a literary source using proper MLA format. 4. Write informative/expository text to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content. Formative Assessments King Arthur Summer Packet Question Response King Arthur Shield Project 1, 3, 5 Paragraph Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Essay Outline Summative Assessment 1, 3, 5 Paragraph Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Essays
Schedule Week 1 of 4: King Arthur summer packet question responses, King Arthur shield project, character education Week 2 of 4: 1, 3, 5 Paragraph Sir Gawain and the Green Knight essay outline and conferences, shield presentations Week 3 of 4: 1, 3, 5 Paragraph Sir Gawain and the Green Knight essay (focus on 1 and 3 paragraph essays) and conferences Week 4 of 4: 1, 3, 5 Paragraph Sir Gawain and the Green Knight essay (focus on 3 and 5 paragraph essays) and conferences, final revisions, and final copy Tuesday 9/6 (special schedule 30 min classes): o Nothing o Welcome/About me o Tour of the classroom o Introduction to online classroom blog/website o Review Course Description Homework o King Arthur summer response question o Signed course description, college-ruled composition notebook and classroom supplies (Due Mon 9/12) Wednesday/Thursday 9/7 & 9/8: o King Arthur summer response question o Discuss posted classroom routines and procedures o Introduce Diversity: A Matter of Perspective Unit Packet o King Arthur summer response question roundtable discussion o Discuss conventional and nonconventional symbols/pre-writing o Introduce King Arthur shield booklet project Homework o King Arthur conventional and nonconventional symbols/pre-writing worksheet o Signed course description, college-ruled composition notebook and classroom supplies (Due Mon 9/12) Friday 9/9: o King Arthur conventional and nonconventional symbols/pre-writing worksheet o King Arthur shield project
Agenda o King Arthur conventional and nonconventional symbols conference o Discuss King Arthur PASS key/writing requirements/rubric/student examples o Work on King Arthur shield project Homework o King Arthur shield project o Signed course description, college-ruled composition notebook and classroom supplies (Due Mon 9/12) Monday 9/12: o King Arthur shield project o Signed course description o College-ruled composition notebook o Classroom supplies o Collect King Arthur shield projects o Composition notebook/journal introduction paste in sheets o Shield presentations (a few each day) Homework o Bring King Arthur Novel Tuesday 9/13: o King Arthur Novel o Introduce PASS Key for Sir Gawain Essays o Reread Sir Gawain and the Green Knight o Thesis/Claim fill in the blank worksheet. Conference thesis/claim to get approval from teacher. o Shield presentations (a few each day) Homework o Thesis/Claim fill in the blank worksheet Wednesday/Thursday 9/14 & 9/15: o Thesis/Claim fill in the blank worksheet o Conference thesis/claim to get approval from teacher o Introduce Sir Gawain and the Green Knight character trait essay outline. Begin finding three quotes to support thesis/claim. Conference quotes to get approval from teacher. o Shield presentations (a few each day) Homework
o Sir Gawain and the Green Knight character trait essay outline. Find three quotes. Friday 9/16: o Sir Gawain and the Green Knight character trait essay outline with three quotes. o Sir Gawain and the Green Knight character trait essay outline conference of quotes to get approval from teacher o Introduce How to Format an Essay in MLA style o Introduce Sir Gawain and the Green Night 1 paragraph rubric - show student example o Shield presentations (a few each day) Homework o Draft of Sir Gawain and the Green Night 1 paragraph - word processed essay Monday 9/19: o Draft of Sir Gawain and the Green Night 1 paragraph - word processed essay o Sir Gawain and the Green Night 1 paragraph peer and teacher conferences o Revise Sir Gawain and the Green Night 1 paragraph essay o Introduce Sir Gawain and the Green Night 3 paragraph rubric show student example o Discuss/diagram development from 1 paragraph to 3 paragraph essay o Begin drafting Sir Gawain and the Green Night 3 paragraph essay Homework o Continue drafting Sir Gawain and the Green Night 3 paragraph word processed essay (due Wed/Thurs) Tuesday 9/20: o None o Continue drafting Sir Gawain and the Green Night 3 paragraph essay o Sir Gawain and the Green Night 3 paragraph peer and teacher conferences o Revise Sir Gawain and the Green Night 3 paragraph essay Homework o Draft Sir Gawain and the Green Night 3 paragraph word processed essay Wednesday/Thursday 9/21 & 9/22:
Due o Sir Gawain and the Green Night 3 paragraph essay Agenda o Introduce Sir Gawain and the Green Night 5 paragraph rubric show student example o Discuss/diagram development from 3 paragraph to 5 paragraph essay o Begin drafting Sir Gawain and the Green Night 5 paragraph essay Homework o Begin drafting Sir Gawain and the Green Night 5 paragraph word processed essay Friday 9/23: o None o Continue drafting Sir Gawain and the Green Night 5 paragraph essay o Sir Gawain and the Green Night 5 paragraph peer and teacher conferences o Revise Sir Gawain and the Green Night 5 paragraph essay Homework o Draft Sir Gawain and the Green Night 5 paragraph word processed essay Monday 9/26: o Draft Sir Gawain and the Green Night 3 paragraph word processed essay o Continue revisions of Sir Gawain and the Green Night 5 paragraph essays after peer and teacher conferences o Begin final copy Sir Gawain and the Green Night 5 paragraph essay Homework o Work on final copy Sir Gawain and the Green Night 5 paragraph essay Tuesday 9/27 (Late Start): o None o Continue peer and teacher conferences of Sir Gawain and the Green Night 5 paragraph essays o Continue revisions of Sir Gawain and the Green Night 5 paragraph essays Homework o Work on final copy Sir Gawain and the Green Night 5 paragraph essay Wednesday/Thursday 9/28 & 9/29: o None
o Continue peer and teacher conferences of Sir Gawain and the Green Night 1, 3, & 5 paragraph essays o Continue revisions of Sir Gawain and the Green Night 1, 3, & 5 paragraph essays Homework o Final copy Sir Gawain and the Green Night 1, 3, & 5 paragraph essays Friday 9/30: o Final copy Sir Gawain and the Green Night 1, 3, & 5 paragraph essays o Check in and collect final copy Sir Gawain and the Green Night 1, 3, & 5 paragraph essays Homework o None
Conventional and Nonconventional Symbols Symbol A symbol is something that stands for something else. A symbol brings deeper meaning to literature. It helps the reader connect to it. Conventional Symbols Conventional symbols are universally recognized. (Example: the American flag) Nonconventional Symbols Nonconventional symbols are not universally recognized. The meaning is tied to the context in which it is used. (Example: snow means purity OR snow means cruelty) Vocabulary Terms Related to Symbols Denotation: what a word literally means Connotation: the big ideas or deeper meanings tied to a word
King Arthur and You Shield Symbol Project PreWriting/Planning Directions: Brainstorm conventional and nonconventional symbols that represent King Arthur and You. Be sure the symbols that you choose for King Arthur are time-period appropriate. Below, list/bullet point as many symbols as you can. You will use some of these in your Shield Booklet Project. King Arthur Conventional Symbols You Conventional Symbols Nonconventional Symbols Nonconventional Symbols
King Arthur and You - Shield Symbol Booklet Rubric P (Purpose): to show your understanding of conventional and nonconventional symbols A (Audience): teacher and peers S (Subject): conventional and nonconventional symbols related to King Arthur and you S (Structure): a shield booklet with graphics illustrating conventional and nonconventional symbols and paragraph explanations of those symbols / 15 Points... Personal Shield Written Explanation (1-2 Paragraphs): In the booklet provided, you write 1 2 paragraphs (minimum 10 complete sentences) that correctly identify two conventional and two nonconventional symbols. You explain what each symbol represents. Your explanation shows that you have a clear understanding of what conventional and nonconventional symbols are. On Target..... Almost There....... Needs Improvement........ Needs Effort /15 Points... King Arthur Shield Written Explanation (1-2 Paragraphs): In the booklet provided, you write 1 2 paragraphs (minimum 10 complete sentences) that correctly identify two conventional and two nonconventional symbols. You explain what each symbol represents. Your explanation shows that you have a clear understanding of what conventional and nonconventional symbols are. Be sure the symbols that you choose are time-period appropriate. On Target..... Almost There....... Needs Improvement........ Needs Effort /10 Points... Personal and King Arthur Shield Illustrations: You have four Illustrations for each shield two conventional symbols and two nonconventional shields. Your illustrations show effort. They are neat and colorful and illustrate the symbols that they are supposed to represent. On Target..... Almost There....... Needs Improvement........ Needs Effort /10 Points... Conventions: Spelling, grammar, punctuation are free and clear of errors. On Target..... Almost There....... Needs Improvement........ Needs Effort
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Fill-in-the-Blank Thesis/Claim P. A. S. S. Key P (Purpose): Identify a character trait that a Sir Gawain character possesses and cite information/example to support this claim A (Audience): Teacher S (Subject): One character from Sir Gawain and the Green Knight and MLA cited examples of a character trait that s/he shows during the tale S (Structure): 1-,3, and 5- paragraph informational essays Directions: Fill in the blanks to complete the thesis statement. In ( ), (title of the tale) (author s last name and year of publication) (character s name) clearly shows that s/he is/has while (character trait). (Identify the situation or what s/he is trying to accomplish.) CHALLENGE Any other version of the thesis/claim above that includes all of necessary components as stated in the purpose for writing. You must check with your language arts teacher for approval.
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Character Trait Essays Outline P. A. S. S. Key P (Purpose): Identify a character trait that a Sir Gawain character possesses and cite information/example to support this claim A (Audience): Teacher S (Subject): One character from Sir Gawain and the Green Knight and MLA cited examples of a character trait that s/he shows during the tale S (Structure): 1, 3, and 5 paragraph informational essays I. Introduction Thesis/Claim Statement: Be sure to include in the thesis/claim statement the following: title of the tale in quotation marks, the author s last name and year it was published in parentheses following the title, the character s name and the character trait that s/he he shows in the tale. II. Body Supports - Write three sentences or sentences fragments cited from the novel. These should be direct support showing your thesis/claim to be true. Be sure to place quotation marks around the information drawn from the text. Be sure to place the page numbers from which the text is taken in parentheses following the cited sentence. 1. 2. 3. III. Conclusion Write a sentence that refocuses on the purpose for writing (your thesis/claim). Restate your thesis/claim statement in other words. Important Checklist Remember as you Draft! 1. Design a thesis/claim statement that is specific/direct/narrow, one that focuses on ONE character trait that your character possesses. Follow the format provided. 2. Review Sir Gawain and the Green Knight and find three sentences or sentence fragments that show your character s character trait 3. Make sure that you use transitional/introductory words to introduce your quotes. 4. Make sure that you place quotation marks around the words you are citing directly from the text. 5. Make sure to place page numbers in parentheses: Ex. His bravery is shown when the author states that (64). 6. Make sure that you change words using brackets [ ] if needed to help with the clarity of your cited text. 7. Make sure that you use ellipses... to show that you have deleted unimportant or unnecessary words from your quote.
One Paragraph Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Character Trait Essay P. A. S. S. Key P (Purpose): Identify a character trait that a Sir Gawain and the Green Knight character possesses and cite information/examples to support this claim A (Audience): Teacher S (Subject): One character from Sir Gawain and the Green Knight and MLA cited examples of a character trait that s/he shows during the tale S (Structure): 1 Paragraph Informational Essay /2 POINTS INTRODUCTION THESIS/CLAIM Your one paragraph essay has a thesis/claim statement that is specific, direct, narrow. It is one sentence in length and is the first sentence in your one paragraph essay. It identifies the title of the tale in quotation marks, the author s last name and year of publication is in parentheses following the title, along with the identification of a character and a character trait that s/he possesses. On Target........ Almost There........ Needs Improvement/Needs Effort /9 POINTS - MIDDLE/BODY CITATIONS Your one paragraph essay has three strong, supporting quotes that are direct evidence showing that the thesis/claim is true. Each is only one sentence in length. They are the second, the third, and the fourth sentences in your one paragraph essay. Sources are correctly cited using quotation marks with proper ending punctuation and page numbers in parentheses. For clarity, necessary wording in quotes has been changed using [brackets]. Ellipses are used when necessary. TRANSITIONAL WORDING You use transitional words that lend to strong organization and fluency. It is used when necessary, keeping the writer s thoughts moving smoothly from one point to the next. On Target........ Almost There........ Needs Improvement/Needs Effort /2 POINTS CONCLUSION RESTATEMENT OF THESIS/CLAIM Your one paragraph essay has a concluding sentence as the last sentence in the one paragraph essay. It is the fifth and final sentence in your one paragraph essay. It clearly refocuses your writing on the purpose for writing (the thesis/claim) - without sounding redundant. On Target........ Almost There........ Needs Improvement/Needs Effort
/2 POINTS CONVENTIONS Your one paragraph essay includes conventions grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, capitalization, and spelling- that are error free. On Target........ Almost There........ Needs Improvement/Needs Effort CHALLENGE: See teacher. /15 POINTS - GRADE
Three Paragraph Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Character Trait Essay P. A. S. S. Key P (Purpose): Identify a character trait that a Sir Gawain and the Green Knight character possesses and cite information/examples to support this claim A (Audience): Teacher S (Subject): One character from Sir Gawain and the Green Knight and MLA cited examples of a character trait that s/he shows during the tale S (Structure): 3 Paragraph Informational Essay /5 POINTS - INTRODUCTION THESIS/CLAIM + BACKGROUND Your three paragraph essay has an introductory paragraph. It has 5 6 sentences in it. In your introduction, you reveal the title of the short story in quotation marks, the author s last name and year it was published in parentheses following the title. Other sentences are background information that are relative to your topic. You have a clearly worded thesis/claim that is specific, direct, narrow. The thesis/claim clearly tells the reader what your essay will be about - a character and a character trait that s/he possesses. It is one sentence in length. Transition lends itself to strong organization and smooth fluency. On Target........ Almost There........ Needs Improvement/Needs Effort /21 POINTS - MIDDLE/BODY CITATIONS + ELABORATION Your three paragraph essay transitions smoothly from the introduction into the body of support. The paragraph is 6-9 sentences in length. There are three strong, supporting quotes that prove directly relate to your thesis/claim. Sources are correctly cited using quotation marks with proper ending punctuation and page numbers in parentheses. For clarity, necessary wording in quotes has been changed using [brackets]. Ellipses are used when necessary. Each cited area/sentence of support is elaborated on by at least one sentence. Elaborations enhance the supports. TRANSITIONAL WORDING You use transitional words that lend to strong organization and fluency. It is used when necessary, keeping the writer s thoughts moving smoothly from one point to the next. On Target........ Almost There........ Needs Improvement/Needs Effort
/5 POINTS - CONCLUSION RESTATEMENT OF THESIS/CLAIM + SYNTHESIS Your three paragraph essay transitions smoothly from the body of support into its conclusion. The concluding paragraph is 5 6 sentences in length. Your elaborations summarize the main points of the essay. You restate your thesis/claim without sounding redundant. You wrap up your essay, revealing a bigger idea about what you have written. On Target........ Almost There........ Needs Improvement/Needs Effort /4 POINTS - CONVENTIONS Your three paragraph essay includes conventions grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, capitalization, and spelling- that are error free. On Target........ Almost There........ Needs Improvement/Needs Effort CHALLENGE: See teacher. /35 POINTS - GRADE
Five Paragraph Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Character Trait Essay P. A. S. S. Key P (Purpose): Identify a character trait that a Sir Gawain and the Green Knight character possesses and cite information/examples to support this claim A (Audience): Teacher S (Subject): One character from Sir Gawain and the Green Knight and MLA cited examples of a character trait that s/he shows during the tale S (Structure): 5 Paragraph Informational Essay /5 POINTS - INTRODUCTION THESIS/CLAIM + BACKGROUND Your five paragraph essay has an introductory paragraph. It has 5 6 sentences in it. In your introduction, you reveal the title of the short story in quotation marks, the author s last name and year it was published in parentheses following the title. Other sentences are background information that are relative to your topic. You have a clearly worded thesis/claim that is specific, direct, narrow. The thesis/claim clearly tells the reader what your essay will be about - a character and a character trait that s/he possesses. It is one sentence in length. Transition lends itself to strong organization and smooth fluency. On Target........ Almost There........ Needs Improvement/Needs Effort /30 POINTS - MIDDLE/BODY CITATIONS + ELABORATION Your five paragraph essay transitions smoothly from the introduction into the body of support. There are three body paragraphs. Each paragraph is 5-6 sentences in length. Each paragraph includes one strong, supporting quote that proves directly relates to your thesis/claim. Sources are correctly cited using quotation marks with proper ending punctuation and page numbers in parentheses. For clarity, necessary wording in quotes has been changed using [brackets]. Ellipses are used when necessary. The remaining sentences in each body paragraph elaborate on the quote to support the thesis/claim. TRANSITIONAL WORDING You use transitional words that lend to strong organization and fluency. It is used when necessary, keeping the writer s thoughts moving smoothly from one point to the next. On Target........ Almost There........ Needs Improvement/Needs Effort
/5 POINTS - CONCLUSION RESTATEMENT OF THESIS/CLAIM + SYNTHESIS Your five paragraph essay transitions smoothly from the body of support into its conclusion. The concluding paragraph is 5 6 sentences in length. Your elaborations summarize the main points of the essay. You restate your thesis/claim without sounding redundant. You wrap up your essay, revealing a bigger idea about what you have written. On Target........ Almost There........ Needs Improvement/Needs Effort /10 POINTS - CONVENTIONS Your five paragraph essay includes conventions grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, capitalization, and spelling- that are error free. On Target........ Almost There........ Needs Improvement/Needs Effort CHALLENGE: See teacher. /50 POINTS - GRADE
Student Name 30, September 2016 C# Ms. Cruz/Ms. D Orazio P (Purpose): To cite information about one character from Sir Gawain and the Green Knight and a character trait that s/he possesses A (Audience): Teacher S (Subject): One character from Sir Gawain and the Green Knight and examples of a character trait that s/he shows during the tale S (Structure): 5 paragraph informational essay Sir Gawain s Bravery in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Sir Gawain and the Green Knight (Green, 2008) takes place during the Dark Ages in England (Camelot). It begins in King Arthur s court during a New Year s Eve feast. Unexpectedly, in rides a fierce green giant, the Green Knight. He proposes a challenge, which Sir Gawain accepts. As part of this challenge, Sir Gawain is led on a quest to keep a deadly promise to the Green Knight. Throughout the tale, Sir Gawain clearly shows bravery while on his quest. When the Green Knight proposes his deadly challenge, none of the knights accept. The Green Knight laughs at them and mocks them, calling them cowards. At that, Sir Gawain jumps up, showing his bravery by saying, And here I swear by my knighthood to strike but one blow and do the same to me in a twelve months hence, (98). This shows his bravery because if he doesn t succeed to cut off the Green Knight s head, he must let the Green Knight do the same to
him in 12 months and 1 day. Yet, Sir Gawain moves forward to strike a blow at the Green Knight, knowing that if he is not successful, his life is in jeopardy. Further evidence of his bravery is seen as he travels on the road to complete his quest, defending himself, and... [doing] battle day by day with robbers and wild men, (100). He had to battle for his life and risk death just to keep his promise to the Green Knight. ELABORATE LIKE IN THE PARAGRAPH #1 Final proof of his bravery is seen when he says, make ready to strike... for here I shall stand and naught to stay the blow, (113). Here, he displays bravery by not flinching or moving when the Green Knight swings his axe to chop his head off. ELABORATE LIKE IN THE PARAGRAPH #1 To recap, clearly, Sir Gawain shows bravery when keeping his word to the Green Knight throughout his quest. Sir Gawain shows bravery in the beginning when he steps up to the challenge. He, again, shows bravery when has to risk his life to keep his promise to the Green Knight by battling with robbers. He shows the most bravery on his journey to see the Green Knight when he does not move or hurry away from the Green Knight when he s about to chop off his head. Sir Gawain was just one of many of the brave knights around which the King Arthur tales are centered. It is through his bravery that Sir Gawain was able to successfully accomplish his quest.
Student Name 30, September 2016 C# Ms. Cruz/Ms. D Orazio P (Purpose):To cite information about one character from Sir Gawain and the Green Knight and a character trait that s/he possesses A (Audience): Teacher S (Subject): One character from Sir Gawain and the Green Knight and examples of a character trait that s/he shows during the tale S (Structure): 3 paragraph informational essay Sir Gawain s Bravery in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Sir Gawain and the Green Knight (Green, 2008) takes place during the Dark Ages in England (Camelot). It begins in King Arthur s court during a New Year s Eve feast. Unexpectedly, in rides a fierce green giant, the Green Knight. He proposes a challenge, which Sir Gawain accepts. As part of this challenge, Sir Gawain is led on a quest to keep a deadly promise to the Green Knight. Throughout the tale, Sir Gawain clearly shows bravery while on his quest. Sir Gawain shows bravery when he says, And here I swear by my knighthood to strike but one blow and do the same to me in a twelve months hence, (98). This shows his bravery because if he doesn t succeed to cut off the Green Knight s head, he must let the Green Knight do the same to him in 12 months and 1 day. Further evidence of his bravery is seen as he travels on the road to complete his quest, defending himself, and... [doing] battle day by day with robbers and wild men, (100). He had to battle for his life and risk death just to keep his promise
to the Green Knight. Final proof of his bravery is seen when he says, make ready to strike... for here I shall stand and naught to stay the blow, (113). Here, he displays bravery by not flinching or moving when the Green Knight swings his axe to chop his head off. To recap, clearly, Sir Gawain shows bravery when keeping his word to the Green Knight throughout his quest. Sir Gawain shows bravery in the beginning when he steps up to the challenge. He, again, shows bravery when has to risk his life to keep his promise to the Green Knight by battling with robbers. He shows the most bravery on his journey to see the Green Knight when he does not move or hurry away from the Green Knight when he s about to chop off his head. Sir Gawain was just one of many of the brave knights around which the King Arthur tales are centered. It is through his bravery that Sir Gawain was able to successfully accomplish his quest.
Student First and Last Name 30, September 2016 C# Ms. Cruz/Ms. D Orazio P (Purpose): To cite information about one character from Sir Gawain and the Green Knight and a character trait that s/he possesses A (Audience): Teacher S (Subject): One character from Sir Gawain and the Green Knight and examples of a character trait that s/he shows during the tale S (Structure): 1 paragraph informational essay Sir Gawain s Bravery in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight In Sir Gawain and the Green Knight (Green 2008), Sir Gawain shows bravery on his quest to keep his promise to the Green Knight. Sir Gawain shows bravery when he says, And here I swear by my knighthood to strike but one blow and do the same to me in a twelve months hence, (98). Further evidence of his bravery is seen as he travels on the road to complete his quest, defending himself, and... [doing] battle day by day with robbers and wild men, (100). Final proof of his bravery is seen when he says, make ready to strike... for here I shall stand and naught to stay the blow, (113). Clearly, Sir Gawain shows bravery when keeping his word to the Green Knight throughout his quest.