2.   In groups of 2 to 4, make a list of all the things you know about India  The list can include cultural, geographic, and historical items (to name a few)  These items must be factual to the best of your ability!  No cheating/cell phones allowed and the group with the longest list wins! Bellringer 9/11

3.  All That Glitters Is…

4.   National epic from India circa 4000-3000 B.C.  Written by the sage Valmiki  Originally written in Sanskrit  Hindu epic  It depicts the duties of relationships, portraying ideal characters like the ideal father, the ideal servant, the ideal brother, the ideal wife, and the ideal king The Ramayana

5.   The Ramayana = Rama’s Journey  Rama (the main character) goes on a journey to save his wife, Sita, who has been abducted by the demon Ravana The Ramayana

6.   Dharma: individual practical morality/living according to your potential  Vishnu: Supreme god of all things in Hindu religion  Treyta Yuga: time period that The Ramayana is set during Other Important Info

7.  Videoooo  Historical Information  Minimum 6 bullets  Information about The Ramayana  Minimum 4 bullets After video: Write 3-4 sentences. What conclusions can you draw about the existence of Adam’s Bridge and The Ramayana ?

8.  Intro to The Ramayana: Where Myth Meets Science

9.   Who are the three main characters in The Ramayana?  Who wrote The Ramayana?  What genre is The Ramayana?  What language is it originally written in?  What is the common-day name of the bridge that Rama supposedly built? Exit Ticket

10.   Write a carefully formulated paragraph of 6 to 8 sentences with topic and conclusion sentences. Use evidence to support your writing.  Why is India so obsessed with gold?  What purpose does it serve in their culture?  How does the consumption of gold in India affect the rest of the world? Bellringer 9/15

11.  1.Find a partner! 2.Switch notebooks 3.Read your partner’s paragraph 4.Edit and proofread for the following:  Topic and conclusion sentences  Evidence  Length (6-8 sentences) Now SWITCH! Mark it up! Start out with 10 points. Subtract 2 points each if any of the 3 things are missing After you read, start off by telling them what you liked about their paragraph, then tell them what they could improve upon.

12.   Boon: something that is asked; a favor sought  Ayodhya (setting): on the banks of the Sarayu River  Dasartha: ruler of Ayodhya  Sumitra, Kaikey, and Kausalya : wives BharataRama Laksmana and Satrughna (twins) The Ramayana Setting the Stage

13.   Vishwamitra: Sage who asks to send Rama into forest  Tataka: demoness  Janaka: king of Mithila  Sita: King Janaka’s daughter/ Rama’s wife  Shiva: One of three main gods in Hinduism; called “the Destroyer” Characters

14.  More  Manthara: Queen Kaikey’s maid; pressures her to get the king to send Rama into exile  Dandaka Forest: area where Rama &co go when exiled  Ravana: king of Lanka; 10-headed demon  Shurpanakha: Ravana’s sister  Khar and Dushan: Ravana’s brothers

15.   Mareecha: Ravana’s uncle (takes the form of a golden deer)  Jatayu: king of the eagles  Sugriva: ruler of the monkey kingdom  Hanuman: devoted follower of Sugriva  Asoka grove: Garden where Ravana kept Sita prisoner  Indrajit: Ravana’s son  Jambuvan: one of the leaders of Rama’s army Even More! Last slide of notes! You’re almost done!

16.   Use the names and places in the notes you just took to help you through the video  Ramayana- The Great Indian Epic summarizes the story of The Ramayana  After the video, I’ll ask you to write 3-4 summarizing the plot of The Ramayana, so take notes during the video! Ramayana- The Great Indian Epic

17.  Videoooo

18.   Use the names and places in the notes you just took to help you write your paragraph  Ramayana- The Great Indian Epic summarizes the story of The Ramayana  Write 3-4 summarizing the plot of The Ramayana, so take notes during the video  Be sure to include topic and conclusion sentences! Ramayana- The Great Indian Epic

19.   All classes: finish the last five minutes of the Ramayana video Bellringer 9/17 pt. 1

20.  Videoooo

21.  Write a quick synopsis (3-4 sentences) of the plot of The Ramayana based on your notes/observations from the video on Monday.  Who is the protagonist/hero?  What kind of events happen to him/her?  How does the story begin and end? Bellringer pt. 2

22.  1. Vedas: 2. Caste System: 1. _________: 2. _________: 3. _________: 4. _________: Crash Course: India

23.  3. Dharma: 4. Samsara: Moksha: Karma: Crash Course: India

24.  5. Buddhism: Four Noble Truths: 1. 2. 3. 4. Crash Course: India Ascetic: a person who leads an austerely simple life, especially one who abstains from the normal pleasures of life or denies himself or herself material satisfaction.

25.  6. Totally Tangential: 7. Ashoka: 8. Big Finish! Crash Course: India

26.  Remind me to turn on the subtitles!

27.   Today, we will read “The Boyhood of Rama” section.  Pay close attention to King Dasaratha and Vishnu  Also, watch how the author (Valmiki) uses characterization. How are different characters described? How are they presented to the audience? Begin Reading

28.  1.Describe the exposition of the plot. 2.How did Dasaratha eventually have sons? 3.Why did Vishnu want to be reborn? 4.How is Rama described in the section? (especially in relation to Vishnu) 5.How does Rama’s marriage to Sita reflect contemporary marriage customs in India? Exit Ticket

29.   Watch the following video and note the benefits that they mention of the caste system in India  Pay attention to the disadvantages as well Bellringer 9/19

30.  India’s Caste System

31.   Write a carefully formulated paragraph of 7 to 8 sentences with topic and conclusion sentences. Use evidence to support your writing.  What are the benefits of India’s caste system?  Disadvantages?  How does the U.S.’s economic and social system compare to India’s caste system? Which do you prefer? Bellringer

32.   Today, we will read “The Boyhood of Rama” and “Life in Ayodhya” sections.  Pay close attention to King Dasaratha and Vishnu  Also, watch how the author (Valmiki) uses characterization. How are different characters described? How are they presented to the audience? Begin Reading

33.  1.Describe the exposition of the plot. 2.How did Dasaratha eventually have sons? 3.Why did Vishnu want to be reborn? 4.How is Rama described in the section? (especially in relation to Vishnu) 5.How does Rama’s marriage to Sita reflect contemporary marriage customs in India? Exit Ticket