Agenda for July 11, 2014

password for the week is same as Wednesday’s…

In Class: 1) Finish Lecture on The Hero’s Journey 2) Time to Share on Topic: Greek Myths 3) Derivatives Search Activity (Finding words with Latin roots in context)

At Home  

1. Read, Comment, and Study: OGLR Ch 4 and 5 (Comments due for BOTH on website by 9 pm,  Monday June 14)
2. Begin Scrapbook → Seek and Find 10-15 clippings for Summer Scrapbook AND bring to class on June 23, 2014 (see description below; rubric to come)

Summer Scrapbook Project (DUE in class on June 30, 2014; 10% of grade)

Step 1: Seek and Find Type A and Type B Clippings :: BRING to class on June 23, 2014

1. Type A Clippings: Images (At least ONE clipping)
   1. You must find advertisements/images using classical graphics that relate to Latin, Greek, or classical civilization.
   2. FOCUS: PICTURES with classical themes or references, e.g. columns, arches, Roman Numerals, direct/indirect mythological references etc.
   3. SOURCES: Modern magazines, newspapers, business cards, and brochures.
   4. FORMAT: Find and cut out image. You must also write 1-3 sentences describing the ad and why you chose it.
2. Type B Clippings: Words (At least NINE distinct clippings, ONE must be from Greek root)
   1. You are required to find examples of English words derived from Latin and/or Greek in context.
   2. FOCUS: WORDS with Latin and/or Ancient Greek roots.**see below for Greek roots**
   3. SOURCES: Modern magazines, newspapers, business cards, and brochures.
   4. INFORMATION: You must also use a dictionary to…
      1. LOOK UP and WRITE OUT/PRINT OUT the dictionary entry
      2. PROVIDE the LATIN/GREEK root word and its meaning

NOTA BENE: NO internet clippings because you can find anything there. Too easy! The point is to see how these images are around you in oftentimes very subtle ways…

Step 2: Finalize

1. CREATE A SCRAPBOOK that organizes and displays the clippings you found in step one.
2. Make it fun, original, colorful, but informative and easy-to-read.
3. See reverse for rubric.

Summer Scrapbook Grading Rubric (DUE in class on June 30, 2014; 10% of grade)

Maximum Score = 50

No late scrapbooks will be accepted.

BASICS (25 pts) Your scrapbook must:

AESTHETICS (25 pts) To achieve the highest possible points, the scrapbook must::

Day 1 Part 1 – July 2

Duration: 25-35 minutes

Objective:

By the end of this activity, students will be able to:

• Identify the instructor’s “Ground Rules”
• Collaboratively develop additional “Ground Rules” based on two questions: a) Why are you here? and b) What is necessary in order for you to accomplish your goals?

Day 1 Part 2 – July 2

Objective:

By the end of this activity, students will:

• Know the terms: OGLR, “Read, Comment, and Study,” “Prepare to Share,” “Research”
• Know my email address and website
• Know the summer’s overarching essential question
• Learn the basic history and evolution of Latin

At Home

Read, Comment, and Study: OGLR Ch 1

– Be sure to write down password, visit my website and go to the appropriate page for your section, read the guidelines carefully, and post a comment about the reading by the deadline indicated.

Prepare to Share: State, University, and National Mottos in Latin 

– Research the Latin Motto assigned to you. Prepare to share the following:

~ the actual Latin motto
~ its translation into English
~ and its vocabulary (i.e., what does each word mean) and
~ its origin (i.e., how does the motto relate to ancient culture/literature).