Complete the following RAFT assignment in complete sentences: –Role: Any mythological character from your notes/short stories we've read. –Audience: All 7th grade ELA teachers. –Format: A conversation –Topic: Write an imaginary conversation between your selected mythology character and your favorite teacher. The mythology character should convince your favorite teacher not to give you homework for the rest of the school year. Bellringer

Objectives SWBAT use textual evidence to support a conflict in the myth "Prometheus". SWBAT utilize prior knowledge of character motivation to analyze plot. SWBAT show personality by composing a creative writing piece.

Homework Study for tomorrow’s class wide spelling bee! Analyze the “Space Oddity” poem. This is due Wednesday (11/18/15).

Announcements Every student is REQUIRED to participate in the class wide spelling bee. Your participation will count as a test grade. The class wide spelling bee is November 17, We will have periodic quizzes over the spelling of these words in order to ensure that you are prepared for the class wide spelling bee. The top two students from each class will progress to the school wide spelling bee. There will be a quiz on Friday, Nov. 13, 2015!

Scholastic Book Fair! The Scholastic book fair will be here next week! We will go to the book fair during class on Tuesday (11/17/15) Family Book Fair night is also on Tuesday (11/17) from 2-7 pm. –Students that bring a parent/guardian to parent night will receive a “No Homework” pass for ELA.

_VM _VM Purpose: Describe the problem in this clip. This clip is an example of what type of conflict? Video clip

Conflict notes Conflict: The main problem in a story Internal Conflict – a struggle that takes place in a character’s mind (person vs. self). –Ex: You know there is a test tomorrow. Should you go to the movies with friends or take the time to study for your test?? External Conflict – a struggle between a character and an outside force (person vs. world, person vs. person, etc.). –Ex: Woody and Buzz Lightyear do not get along at the beginning of Toy Story and attempt to sabotage one another.

5 Types of conflict 1.Man vs. Self: (Internal conflict) This conflict occurs when a character has a tough decision to make or struggles with his/her thoughts and ideas. 2.Man vs. Man: (External conflict) This conflict occurs when a character has an argument, disagreement, or fight with another character. 3.Man vs. Nature (External conflict) This conflict occurs when a character battles a force of nature (earthquakes, hurricanes, animals, etc.) 4.Man vs. Society (External conflict) This conflict occurs when a character disagrees with the laws or beliefs of a society. 5.Man vs. Technology (External conflict) This conflict occurs between a character and technology such as machines, robots, etc.

5 types of conflict (examples) Example Type of Conflict A man must face a dangerous storm in order to make it back to his country. Man vs. Nature A police officer tries to stop a robber from robbing a bank. Man vs. Man A superhero must decide not to use super powers to cheat on a test. Man vs. Self An alien must prove to the people of the city that he is not dangerous. Man vs. Society A woman must battle a group of robots to save her city. Man vs. Technology

Read the "Build Background", and "Meet Bernard Evslin" sections of page 290. Build Background knowledge

Turn to page 292 of your literature book. Purpose: To select textual evidence to support a conflict in the myth "Prometheus". “Prometheus” page 292

Using specific evidence from the text, provide an example of a conflict. What is the problem? Which of the 5 types of conflict is this an example of? Why would the author include this type of conflict? This should be answered in at least one complete paragraph (5-6 sentences), with correct punctuation and grammar. Afterwards, complete the “After You Read” section on page 297 in complete sentences. Independent practice

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Complete the following RAFT assignment in complete sentences: –Role: Any mythological character from your notes/short stories we've read. –Audience: All 7th grade ELA teachers. –Format: A conversation –Topic: Write an imaginary conversation between your selected mythology character and your favorite teacher. The mythology character should convince your favorite teacher not to give you homework for the rest of the school year. Bellringer

Homework Study for tomorrow’s class wide spelling bee! Analyze the “Space Oddity” poem. This is due Wednesday (11/18/15).

Announcements Every student is REQUIRED to participate in the class wide spelling bee. Your participation will count as a test grade. The class wide spelling bee is November 17, We will have periodic quizzes over the spelling of these words in order to ensure that you are prepared for the class wide spelling bee. The top two students from each class will progress to the school wide spelling bee. There will be a quiz on Friday, Nov. 13, 2015!

Scholastic Book Fair! The Scholastic book fair will be here next week! We will go to the book fair during class on Tuesday (11/17/15) Family Book Fair night is also on Tuesday (11/17) from 2-7 pm. –Students that bring a parent/guardian to parent night will receive a “No Homework” pass for ELA.

Epic Tale Notes An epic tale is a long narrative that uses formal language to tell the story of a larger-than-life main character.

Epic Hero An epic hero has admirable qualities and may be based on a legendary, historical, or religious figure.

Partner Discussion Think about a time when you overcame a difficult challenge, such as a school assignment, a competition, or a personal situation. With a partner, talk about how you handled the challenge. How did you feel before and during the challenge? How did you feel after your success? Did other people help you succeed?

“Build Background” On page 796, read the “Build Background” section. What are you looking forward to in “Perseus”?

“Perseus” In partners, begin reading “Perseus” on page 798. Following the reading, begin filling out a plot diagram in complete sentences.

Creative Mythology Now that we’ve read a few mythology stories, you get to create your own! Your mythology story must have: –At least one greek god/goddess. (You can make up your own god/goddess). –An obvious conflict. –Dialogue –Imagery –An ending