Friday, November 15
1.
Read chapters 5-6 of The Contender.
AGENDA
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Planner & Do Now
Independent Reading
Theme Analysis – “Pandora’s Box”
Exit Ticket – CFA
Learning Objective:
I can identify and
analyze the theme of
“Pandora’s Box.”
TERMS TO KNOW
 Myth
 Theme
 Symbol
“Pandora’s Box”
Anticipatory Guide:
Read each statement
carefully and choose
whether or not you agree
or disagree with it.
What is a myth?
• A myth is a story told by word of mouth
that:
– Features gods or other supernatural beings
who often show such human characteristics
as anger and love.
– Reveals the consequences of human errors.
– Explains how something came to be.
A symbol is a person,
place, or object that
stands for an idea beyond
itself.
“Pandora’s Box”
• Page 456 in green literature book
• Follow along as I read aloud
With partners:
What can you infer about the contents
of the box based on Zeus’ desire for
revenge?
I can infer that the contents of the box are
___________ because ____________.
With partners:
How does the winged creature
relate to the contents of the box?
The winged creature relates to the
contents of the box because
______________.
Exit Ticket
What is the theme of “Pandora’s Box?”
The theme of “Pandora’s Box” is
________________.
Complete Anticipation Guide when
finished.