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Lesson 5

We have read historical context for Antigone and heard the beginnings of Antigone’s and Ismene’s argument regarding what to do with the body of their slain brother, Polynices. The new king, Creon, mandates that the body not be buried. To demonstrate our understanding of the arguments, we will write responses using specific details from the text that analyze why Creon has ordered that Polynices not be buried.

Lesson Goals

Reading and Knowledge

  • Delineate Argumentation: How well do I identify the claims, reasoning, and evidence Creon used to develop his argument in Antigone?
  • Analyze Relationships: How well do I recognize and interpret important relationships among thematic ideas and arguments within Antigone?

Writing

  • Gather and Organize Evidence: How well do I gather and organize relevant and sufficient evidence from Antigone to demonstrate an understanding of Creon’s argument and the thematic ideas that are most important to his argument?
  • Organize Ideas: How well do I sequence and group sentences and paragraphs and use reasoning, evidence, and vocabulary to establish a coherent, logical, and well-developed analysis?
  • Use Conventions to Produce Clear Writing: How well do I apply correct and effective syntax, usage, mechanics, and spelling to communicate ideas and achieve intended purposes?

Texts

Core

  • Tradebook
    • Antigone, Sophocles (translated by Robert Fagles), Penguin Books, 1984

Materials

Tools

Reference Guides

Editable Google Docs

Activity 1: Read – Discuss

We will review the notes from our Learning Logs and character argument Note-Taking Tool to review the expectations for the Section Diagnostic.

Step 1

With a partner, review your Learning Log notes about the jigsaw activity, annotations for the text Antigone, responses to the question set, and your Character Argument Note-Taking Tool. Discuss what you have learned thus far about the importance of burial, family, and laws in Antigone.

Step 2

Review the Section 1 Diagnostic Checklist.

Discuss with your partner how the expectations of this task fit with the notes you have taken. Talk about how to meet the expectations listed on the Section 1 Diagnostic Checklist. Identify questions you have about the task.

In a class discussion, ask clarifying questions so you are ready to begin planning and writing your response to the question.

Activity 2: Write

We will learn how to provide parenthetical citations for the sources of information and quotations we use.

Step 1

Individually, read pages 1-3 of the Integrating Quotations Reference Guide and then respond to the following questions in a whole-class discussion:

  1. What are the two ways to cite evidence in a sentence?

  2. Why is citing evidence important? How does it support your credibility as a writer?

  3. What is included in the parentheses after you cite your evidence? What is that information linked to?

Step 2

Now, look through the rest of the reference guide. As you draft your Section Diagnostics and Culminating Task, you should think strategically about how to present your evidence through quoting or paraphrasing. It will be important to cite all your evidence with parenthetical citations no matter how you include the evidence. Use the Integrating Quotations Reference Guide for support.

Activity 3: Read – Write

We will plan and begin writing our responses to the Section Diagnostic question.

Begin planning your response by outlining your ideas about why Creon mandates that the body of Polynices not be buried.

Be sure to consult the Section 1 Diagnostic Checklist, your annotations, Learning Log, and the Character Argument Note-TakingTool.

Activity 4: Write

We will draft a written response to the section 1 diagnostic.

Draft your response to the Section 1 Diagnostic question. You will have the opportunity to revise your response after receiving feedback from your teacher. Be sure to use content and academic vocabulary from your Vocabulary Journal where appropriate.

Activity 5: Write – Discuss

We will reflect on our work on the Section Diagnostic and assess how prepared we are for the Culminating Task.

Step 1

Choose at least three of the questions below regarding the Section Diagnostic and respond to them in your Learning Log:

  1. How well did you take necessary action to prepare for the task?

  2. What went well for you during the completion of this task?

  3. What did you struggle with during the completion of this task? How did you push through these struggles?

  4. How well did you actively focus your attention during this independent task?

  5. How well did you develop and use an effective and efficient process to maintain workflow during this task?

  6. What would you do differently during the next Section Diagnostic?

Step 2

Now, find your Culminating Task Progress Tracker. Think about the knowledge you have gained and the skills you have practiced thus far in the unit. Use the Culminating Task Progress Tracker to do the following:

  • Add or refine any skills and content knowledge required for the Culminating Task.

  • Evaluate how well you are mastering the skills and knowledge required for the Culminating Task.