Society- (n)
Helpful Vocabulary
Literature(n)
Habit(n)
Essential(adj)
Art(n)
Lore(n)
Helpful Vocabulary
Secular-(adj)
Oral Tradition(n)
Ancient- (adj)
Civilization- (n)
Sacred- (adj)
What does Literature & Art mean to our society?
Literature & Art:
• Educates- teaches facts about the world,
common sense, customs, one’s place in the
world, new ideas.
• Entertains- exercises one’s emotions, allows
one to briefly escape reality.
• Inspires- explores new ideas & views; affects
changes in society.
• Preserves the society’s history- includes
multiple points of view.
• Bonds humans together- universal themes
How Did Literature Develop?
Oral Tradition
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Speeches
Sermons
Stories
Songs
Folktales
Ballads
Sayings
Chants
Myths
Legends
Tall tales
Our Study in 10th Grade English:
Foundational Texts in World Literature
We will explore how certain important texts,
although ancient, still impact our literature,
art, and society as a whole.
EQs to Think About
In what ways does an ancient sacred text
provide a foundation & frame for society,
literature, & art of its civilization?
What does it mean to be “civilized”?
What, if anything, do all religions have in
common?
Does literature reflect or shape its society?
What SHOULD literature do?
Habits of Mind (HoM) to Practice
(class brainstorm)
In Case You Missed It . . .
• Helpful Vocabulary
• Five Purposes that literature & art serve in our
society
• Oral Tradition- world’s first form of literature
• What we will study (EQs) & the habits that will
help us study it successfully (HoM).
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Homework
Record (written, audio, video) & prepare to
share TWO real examples of oral tradition
from your family.
Look up the helpful vocabulary for this lesson.
Add the definitions that relate to today’s
lesson to your notes.
Extra credit- The terms “society” and
“civilization” are synonyms. However, their
connotations are different. Explain how.