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Standards: common core
ELA-R-9-10.1
Domain: Key Ideas and Details
Standard (from cluster 1):Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text
says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text
ELA-R-9-10.6
Domain: Craft and Structure
Standard (from cluster 6): Analyze a particular point of view or cultural experience reflected in a work of
literature from outside the United States, drawing on a wide reading of world
literature
ELA-W-9-10.1ade
Domain: Text Types and Purposes
Standard (from cluster 1 a, d, e) 1.Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts,
using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence: A. Introduce precise claim(s), distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or
opposing claims, and create an organization that establishes clear
relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence. D. Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone while attending to
the norms and conventions of the discipline in which they are writing. E. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports
the argument presented.
ELA-W-9-10.8
Domain: Research to Build and Present Knowledge
Standard (from cluster 8): Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital
sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness of each
source in answering the research question; integrate information into the text
selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and following a
standard format for citation.
ELA-SL-9-10.1a
Domain: Comprehension and Collaboration
Standard (from cluster 1a): 1. Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions
(one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 9–10
topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own
clearly and persuasively. A. Come to discussions prepared, having read and researched material under
study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence from
texts and other research on the topic or issue to stimulate a thoughtful,
well-reasoned exchange of ideas.
ELA-SL-9-10.4
Domain: Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas
Standard (from cluster 4): Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly, concisely,
and logically such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the
organization, development, substance, and style are appropriate to purpose,
audience, and task.
ELA-SL-9-10.5
Domain: Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas
Standard (from cluster 5): Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual, graphical, audio, visual, and
interactive elements) in presentations to enhance understanding of findings,
reasoning, and evidence and to add interest.
Domain: Key Ideas and Details
Standard (from cluster 1):Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text
says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text
ELA-R-9-10.6
Domain: Craft and Structure
Standard (from cluster 6): Analyze a particular point of view or cultural experience reflected in a work of
literature from outside the United States, drawing on a wide reading of world
literature
ELA-W-9-10.1ade
Domain: Text Types and Purposes
Standard (from cluster 1 a, d, e) 1.Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts,
using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence: A. Introduce precise claim(s), distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or
opposing claims, and create an organization that establishes clear
relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence. D. Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone while attending to
the norms and conventions of the discipline in which they are writing. E. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports
the argument presented.
ELA-W-9-10.8
Domain: Research to Build and Present Knowledge
Standard (from cluster 8): Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital
sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness of each
source in answering the research question; integrate information into the text
selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and following a
standard format for citation.
ELA-SL-9-10.1a
Domain: Comprehension and Collaboration
Standard (from cluster 1a): 1. Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions
(one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 9–10
topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own
clearly and persuasively. A. Come to discussions prepared, having read and researched material under
study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence from
texts and other research on the topic or issue to stimulate a thoughtful,
well-reasoned exchange of ideas.
ELA-SL-9-10.4
Domain: Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas
Standard (from cluster 4): Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly, concisely,
and logically such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the
organization, development, substance, and style are appropriate to purpose,
audience, and task.
ELA-SL-9-10.5
Domain: Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas
Standard (from cluster 5): Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual, graphical, audio, visual, and
interactive elements) in presentations to enhance understanding of findings,
reasoning, and evidence and to add interest.
Resources:
ONLINE RESOURCES (2)
*Greek Mythology
*No Lexile available
*http://www.greekmythology.com/
* Independent Research
*Greek, Mythology. Greek Myths and Heros. greekmythology.com, n.d. Web 3 Dec 2012. <http://www.greekmytholgy.com/>
*This resource is an easily readable and manageable website that contains significant information on all mythical Gods. The students have a major unit project that provides detailed information on a certain God from Greek mythology in relation to the Odyssey. This website provides ample information for each God, which is a great reference for their project.
*The Cattle of the Sun
*No Lexile Availble
*http://www.online-literature.com/homer/odyssey/
*Independent Research
*Butler, Samuel. The Literature Network. Jalic Incorporation, n.d. Web. 3 Dec 2012. <http://www.online-literature.com/homer/odyssey/>.
*This website is a great reference item because it is highly credible. The website provides many links to summaries, analysis, and information for each adventure. There is no bias from this website because it is an educational, informational website for referencing.
NON-FICTION/INFORMATIONAL TEXTS (2)
*Journal Article
*No Lexile Available
*Eric McMillan
*http://www.editoreric.com/greatlit/authors/Homer.html
*McMillan, Eric. (2011): n. page. Web. 3 Dec. 2012. <http://www.editoreric.com/greatlit/authors/Homer.html>
*Independent Research
*This Journal Article is beneficial for students because it illustrates how Homer contributed to modern culture by his literature. We are reading the Odyssey in our unit and the students are creating a unit video about Greek contributions. The Odyssey is a modern contribution from the Greek author...literature is one addition to the modern culture...and this article fully delves into the idea of Homer and literature. This article is highly credible because the date created was current and the author is a well known Greek researcher. This article will help the students in their unit essay for citation standards and to reference their explanations to the essential question.
*Journal Article from ASU database
*1200L-1700L
*Patrick Jobel
*http://web.ebscohost.com.ezproxy1.lib.asu.edu/ehost/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?sid=783e5135-f798-4941-a835-206cada2448b%40sessionmgr13&vid=15&hid=17
*Dobel, J. (2006). Mortal Leadership in Homer's Odyssey. Public Integrity, 8(3), 215-231.
*Independent Research
*This Journal Article is perfect for the higher level student readers that enjoy a higher order thinking--analysis of a text--before they can make their own theories in regards to answering the essential question. This source is highly credible because it is a current (2006) university published article. This source will be a good resource for citation in their unit essay.
ONLINE VIDEO (1)
*Youtube
*No Lexile Available
*WikiPlays
*http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0oIxSJV0D4
*WikiPlays, . Greek Literature. 2012. video. YoutubeWeb. 3 Dec 2012. <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0oIxSJV0D4>.
*Independent Research
*This video resource is perfect for modern students because they are highly familiar with the domain "Youtube". Using visuals as a reference helps with different learning styles and motivation. Listening to information is sometimes easier to process than reading because the students with lower level reading skills can still complete the project with credible and valid references for their projects just like the students who use the written articles.
CHILDREN'S BOOK (1)
*Amazon
*700L-975L
*Rosemary Sutcliff
*http://www.amazon.com/Wanderings-Odysseus-Story-Odyssey/dp/0553494821
*Sutcliff, Rosemary. The Wanderings of Odysseus: The Story of the Odyssey. Laurel Leaf, 2005. Print.
*Independent Research
*This children's book would be a good resource for sixth graders, however I would not demand the secondary students to use this source as a main source. Although this book is credited because it is written by a published author, it is not an effective source for secondary students for this unit assignment.
TRADE BOOKS (2)
*The Odyssey 'Book 12'
*1200L-1360L
*Homer
*http://classics.mit.edu/Homer/odyssey.html
*Butler, Samuel, and Louise Ropes Loomis. The Odyssey of Homer,. New York: Pub. for the Classics Club by W.J. Black, 1944. Print.
*Class reading
*This text is the main source for this unit. We will read the epic in class because it is historical and credible. The students will be required to cite this source in their final project.
*The Loeb Classical Library/Amazon
*1200L-1360L
*George Dimock
*http://www.amazon.com/Odyssey-Books-1-12-Classical-Library/dp/0674995619
*Dimock, George. the Odyssey: Book 1-12. 2nd. Loeb Classical Library, 1995. Print.
*Independent Research
*This text is a great resource because it is credible from a published author and It is written in a different manner than the original copy. Sometimes students need to look at a the same content material but view it in different means. Certain thoughts can be triggered with different styles of writing so having a separate text of Book 12 as a reference guide helps all types of learners.
*Greek Mythology
*No Lexile available
*http://www.greekmythology.com/
* Independent Research
*Greek, Mythology. Greek Myths and Heros. greekmythology.com, n.d. Web 3 Dec 2012. <http://www.greekmytholgy.com/>
*This resource is an easily readable and manageable website that contains significant information on all mythical Gods. The students have a major unit project that provides detailed information on a certain God from Greek mythology in relation to the Odyssey. This website provides ample information for each God, which is a great reference for their project.
*The Cattle of the Sun
*No Lexile Availble
*http://www.online-literature.com/homer/odyssey/
*Independent Research
*Butler, Samuel. The Literature Network. Jalic Incorporation, n.d. Web. 3 Dec 2012. <http://www.online-literature.com/homer/odyssey/>.
*This website is a great reference item because it is highly credible. The website provides many links to summaries, analysis, and information for each adventure. There is no bias from this website because it is an educational, informational website for referencing.
NON-FICTION/INFORMATIONAL TEXTS (2)
*Journal Article
*No Lexile Available
*Eric McMillan
*http://www.editoreric.com/greatlit/authors/Homer.html
*McMillan, Eric. (2011): n. page. Web. 3 Dec. 2012. <http://www.editoreric.com/greatlit/authors/Homer.html>
*Independent Research
*This Journal Article is beneficial for students because it illustrates how Homer contributed to modern culture by his literature. We are reading the Odyssey in our unit and the students are creating a unit video about Greek contributions. The Odyssey is a modern contribution from the Greek author...literature is one addition to the modern culture...and this article fully delves into the idea of Homer and literature. This article is highly credible because the date created was current and the author is a well known Greek researcher. This article will help the students in their unit essay for citation standards and to reference their explanations to the essential question.
*Journal Article from ASU database
*1200L-1700L
*Patrick Jobel
*http://web.ebscohost.com.ezproxy1.lib.asu.edu/ehost/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?sid=783e5135-f798-4941-a835-206cada2448b%40sessionmgr13&vid=15&hid=17
*Dobel, J. (2006). Mortal Leadership in Homer's Odyssey. Public Integrity, 8(3), 215-231.
*Independent Research
*This Journal Article is perfect for the higher level student readers that enjoy a higher order thinking--analysis of a text--before they can make their own theories in regards to answering the essential question. This source is highly credible because it is a current (2006) university published article. This source will be a good resource for citation in their unit essay.
ONLINE VIDEO (1)
*Youtube
*No Lexile Available
*WikiPlays
*http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0oIxSJV0D4
*WikiPlays, . Greek Literature. 2012. video. YoutubeWeb. 3 Dec 2012. <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0oIxSJV0D4>.
*Independent Research
*This video resource is perfect for modern students because they are highly familiar with the domain "Youtube". Using visuals as a reference helps with different learning styles and motivation. Listening to information is sometimes easier to process than reading because the students with lower level reading skills can still complete the project with credible and valid references for their projects just like the students who use the written articles.
CHILDREN'S BOOK (1)
*Amazon
*700L-975L
*Rosemary Sutcliff
*http://www.amazon.com/Wanderings-Odysseus-Story-Odyssey/dp/0553494821
*Sutcliff, Rosemary. The Wanderings of Odysseus: The Story of the Odyssey. Laurel Leaf, 2005. Print.
*Independent Research
*This children's book would be a good resource for sixth graders, however I would not demand the secondary students to use this source as a main source. Although this book is credited because it is written by a published author, it is not an effective source for secondary students for this unit assignment.
TRADE BOOKS (2)
*The Odyssey 'Book 12'
*1200L-1360L
*Homer
*http://classics.mit.edu/Homer/odyssey.html
*Butler, Samuel, and Louise Ropes Loomis. The Odyssey of Homer,. New York: Pub. for the Classics Club by W.J. Black, 1944. Print.
*Class reading
*This text is the main source for this unit. We will read the epic in class because it is historical and credible. The students will be required to cite this source in their final project.
*The Loeb Classical Library/Amazon
*1200L-1360L
*George Dimock
*http://www.amazon.com/Odyssey-Books-1-12-Classical-Library/dp/0674995619
*Dimock, George. the Odyssey: Book 1-12. 2nd. Loeb Classical Library, 1995. Print.
*Independent Research
*This text is a great resource because it is credible from a published author and It is written in a different manner than the original copy. Sometimes students need to look at a the same content material but view it in different means. Certain thoughts can be triggered with different styles of writing so having a separate text of Book 12 as a reference guide helps all types of learners.
Technology:
The students will create a video using a digital camera, phone, or video recorder and upload it onto the Weebly or Google Sites. The students will also create a power point presentation showing and explaining the thoughts behind their video. The students will have ample time in the computer lab to create the video project.