Objective
Students will identify the key
elements of Book 24 by completing
cornell notes to depict the main
idea of each page.
*Today is the last day to make up
your quiz.
The Story of Achilles' Childhood
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Take the next 15 minutes to finish your
creative writing story.
When you are finished, you must peer edit
one of your peers' papers and sign it, as well
as have someone peer-edit your own and
sign it.
Look for capitalization errors, spelling
errors, punctuation errors, and grammar
errors.
Circle the error and make corrections next
to the mistake.
Vocabulary
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While I check the first half of your story, write
down the following definitions in the notes
section of your binder/notebook.
Direct Characterization tells the audience
what the personality of the character is.
Indirect Characterization shows things that
reveal the personality of a character. There
are five different methods of indirect
characterization (speech, thoughts, effect on
others, actions, looks).
Book 24 Characterization
Lines 12-16 of Book 24
“The memories flooded over him, live tears
flowing, and now he’d lie on his side, no flat
on his back, now facedown again. At last
he’d leap to his feet, wander in anguish,
aimless along the surf, and dawn on dawn
flaming over the sea and shore would find
him pacing.”
Book 24 Characterization
Lines 46-47 of Book 24
“But murderous Achilles – you gods, you
choose to help Achilles.”
Lines 28-31 of Book 24
“They kept on urging the sharp-eyed giantkiller Hermes to go and steal the body, a plan
that pleased them all but not Hera, Poseidon,
or the girl with blazing eyes. They clung to
their deathless hate of sacred Troy.
Homework
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For tonight and tomorrow night, your
homework will be to finish reading Book 24
and complete the bubble map, writing the
main idea of each page in the coordinating
bubble.
You will turn this in at the beginning of class
on Wednesday.
Groups
Your group must have
4-6 people….
Meaning, no less than
4, and no more than 6
Objective
Students will draw comparisons
between the human condition of
Achilles during the Trojan War
and that of Vietnam soldiers
suffering from PTSD by citing
textual evidence from primary
resources.
Book 24 Cornell Notes
*Continue to work on this, your completed Cornell Notes are
due when you enter the door on Wednesday.
Vocabulary (per. 2)
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Xenia - the ancient Greek
concept of hospitality, the
generosity and courtesy
shown to those who are far
from home
Vocabulary (per. 2)
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What is one way you can
show the concept of xenia to
a guest of your home?
Does Achilles show xenia
towards Priam? Why or why
not?
Vocabulary (per. 4-7)
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Direct Characterization tells the audience
what the personality of the character is.
Indirect Characterization shows things that
reveal the personality of a character. There
are five different methods of indirect
characterization (speech, thoughts, effect on
others, actions, looks).
Xenia - the ancient Greek concept of
hospitality, the generosity and courtesy
shown to those who are far from home
Book 24 Characterization
Lines 12-16 of Book 24
“The memories flooded over him, live tears
flowing, and now he’d lie on his side, no flat
on his back, now facedown again. At last
he’d leap to his feet, wander in anguish,
aimless along the surf, and dawn on dawn
flaming over the sea and shore would find
him pacing.”
Book 24 Characterization
Lines 46-47 of Book 24
“But murderous Achilles – you gods, you
choose to help Achilles.”
Lines 28-31 of Book 24
“They kept on urging the sharp-eyed giantkiller Hermes to go and steal the body, a plan
that pleased them all but not Hera, Poseidon,
or the girl with blazing eyes. They clung to
their deathless hate of sacred Troy.
Formative
What god orders Hermes to guide Priam safely
to Achilles?
Is Hera on the side of the Greeks or Trojans?
Who does Priam mention to Achilles to
convince him for his son's body back?
What god is arguing against Achilles because
of the hubris Achilles is showing?
Achilles in Vietnam
In your group, you will want to delegate
roles:
-“The Reader” – will read the article aloud
(larger groups can have 2 readers)
-“Discussion Leader” – will initiate
discuss, give real-life examples, ask
questions, call on other members to
share, etc.
- “The Writer” – will listen to discuss and
formulate a well thought out response to
answer required questions
(larger groups may have 2 writers)
-“The Speaker” – will be in charge of
presenting findings to the class, speaking
clearly and making sure what is shared is
classroom appropriate
(smaller groups may have the speaker
also be the discussion leader)
*If you think of other roles, you may
assign them to members accordingly