Oedipus / "Wreck of the Hesperus" - Benchmark Prep

College Prep 12

• Yesterday Oedipus was brielfy discussed. Students took most of the period to reread and annotate. Annotations will be collected as part of the essay grade for this unit. (For link to oedipus, see link in 2/19 post.)
• Today we began watching Pasolini's Oedipus Rex, with particular attention to the filmaker's symbolism.
• Yesterday, the essay question: In a discussion including at least two of the five stories, analyze similarities and differences in event sequence, characterization, symbolism and theme. Be sure to tie these elements together in such a manner that supports each story’s purpose or message. (Think in terms of the hero journey and ‘atonement with the father’ in particular.)
• Also told period 7 that anyone who wishes can write on their own topic within the context of the five stories (and movie) in this unit. Due date will be extended to next Wednesday.

Grade 10

• Checked homework: annotation of Lonfellow's "Wreck of the Hesperus." Annotations should include literary elements such as foreshadowing, irony, personification, metaphor, simile, characterization and identification of words and phrases that indicate mood and tone.
• Today began work prepping for next week's benchmark. Passage and graph need to be annotated and multiple choice questions answered.