WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 14, 2016 AIM: What does The Statue of Liberty symbolize? DO NOW: “The Land of the Free” What does this mean to you? Why? Explain at least two situations in which people of the United States are “free”. HOMEWORK: HOMEWORK: : Read pages 1-22 Flesh and Blood So Cheap Due Tuesday Find a current events article that addresses immigration. Has the feeling behind coming to America changed? Why or why not? Due Friday; poster and September theme due 9/22; October theme due 9/29 AIM: What does The Statue of Liberty symbolize? DO NOW: “The Land of the Free” What does this mean to you? Why? Explain at least two situations in which people of the United States are “free”. HOMEWORK: HOMEWORK: : Read pages 1-22 Flesh and Blood So Cheap Due Tuesday Find a current events article that addresses immigration. Has the feeling behind coming to America changed? Why or why not? Due Friday; poster and September theme due 9/22; October theme due 9/29

SYMBOL  A person, place, object, or action that represents something other than itself  What are the symbols of FREEDOM?  Why are they associated with the United States?  A person, place, object, or action that represents something other than itself  What are the symbols of FREEDOM?  Why are they associated with the United States?

Torch: the first part of the Statue-built in It symbolizes that light (or enlightenment) is the key to achieving freedom. Without seeing that freedom exists, one cannot obtain it. The torch is the strongest symbol that Bartholdi incorporated into the Statue. In fact the Statue's real name reflects its true meaning: "Liberty Enlightening the World”

Crown: the statue wears a crown with seven spikes. This represents the 7 seas and 7 continents of the world, re- enforcing the universal concept of liberty. Tablet: Bartholdi created different versions of this statue, not sure which one was best. He eventually chose to have the Statue hold a tablet in her left hand. It is a book of law based on the founding principles of this nation, a nation based on law. Writing: The Statue's tablet contains writing on it. This was one of the last changes that Bartholdi made to the Statue. It was originally left blank. Bartholdi placed the date of America's independence on the tablet ( JULY IV MDCCLXXVI ). They are in roman numerals which are symbolic of law. Crown: the statue wears a crown with seven spikes. This represents the 7 seas and 7 continents of the world, re- enforcing the universal concept of liberty. Tablet: Bartholdi created different versions of this statue, not sure which one was best. He eventually chose to have the Statue hold a tablet in her left hand. It is a book of law based on the founding principles of this nation, a nation based on law. Writing: The Statue's tablet contains writing on it. This was one of the last changes that Bartholdi made to the Statue. It was originally left blank. Bartholdi placed the date of America's independence on the tablet ( JULY IV MDCCLXXVI ). They are in roman numerals which are symbolic of law. Broken Chains: located at the Statue's feet symbolize the freedom that Lady Liberty has. It demonstrates that the Statue is free from slavery and bondage. One idea of placing chains, with a broken shackle, in the Statue's left hand was considered. Bartholdi eventually changed their location to her feet. A tablet of law was placed in her left hand instead, adding another dimension to the Statue's symbolism. The Statue of Liberty creation's has a direct connection with America's abolition movement and the Civil War. This important symbolic feature can only be seen from the air or from the torch.

“Liberty Enlightening the World.”

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THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 15, 2016 AIM: How do the allusions in the poem “The New Colossus” help to convey Lazarus’ purpose? HOMEWORK: Read pages 1-22 Flesh and Blood So Cheap Due Tuesday Find a current events article that addresses immigration. Has the feeling behind coming to America changed? Why or why not? Due MONDAY poster and September theme due 9/22; October theme due 9/29 DO NOW: What is a citizen? What is your role as a citizen? How can you make the change?

 When was the Colossus of Rhodes built?  Which Greek god is depicted in the statue?  Why did the people of Rhodes build the colossus?  Where do historians believe the Rhodians acquired the materials to build the colossus?  How was the colossus destroyed? What happened to the remains?  Do you agree or disagree that the Colossus of Rhodes inspired the French sculptor, Frederic Auguste Bartholdi, when he designed the Statue of Liberty? Explain why or why not.  When was the Colossus of Rhodes built?  Which Greek god is depicted in the statue?  Why did the people of Rhodes build the colossus?  Where do historians believe the Rhodians acquired the materials to build the colossus?  How was the colossus destroyed? What happened to the remains?  Do you agree or disagree that the Colossus of Rhodes inspired the French sculptor, Frederic Auguste Bartholdi, when he designed the Statue of Liberty? Explain why or why not.

Read and annotate the poem “The New Colossus” by, Emma Lazarus (a) Identify the allusion. Who or what is Lazarus referencing in lines 1-2 below? “Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame. with conquering limbs astride from land to land (b) Who is the “Mother of Exiles” (line 6)? (c) Read lines below. “Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me,...” Who is the speaker in line 10? Who are the “tired,” “poor,” and “homeless”? (d) How does the poet’s choice of words suggest that the Statue of Liberty is symbol of refuge and freedom? (a) Identify the allusion. Who or what is Lazarus referencing in lines 1-2 below? “Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame. with conquering limbs astride from land to land (b) Who is the “Mother of Exiles” (line 6)? (c) Read lines below. “Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me,...” Who is the speaker in line 10? Who are the “tired,” “poor,” and “homeless”? (d) How does the poet’s choice of words suggest that the Statue of Liberty is symbol of refuge and freedom?

The New Colossus by Emma Lazarus ( ) Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame. with conquering limbs astride from land to land; Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame Is the imprisoned lightning, and her name Mother of Exiles. From her beacon-hand Glows world-wide welcome; her mild eyes command The air-bridged harbor that twin cities frame. “Keep, ancient lands, your storied pomp!” cries she With silent lips. “Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!” The New Colossus by Emma Lazarus ( ) Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame. with conquering limbs astride from land to land; Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame Is the imprisoned lightning, and her name Mother of Exiles. From her beacon-hand Glows world-wide welcome; her mild eyes command The air-bridged harbor that twin cities frame. “Keep, ancient lands, your storied pomp!” cries she With silent lips. “Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!” Brazen- Bold Exile- Deport, Banish Pomp- ceremony, ritual Wretched - vile, worthless, inferior Teeming – jam-packed Refuse – garbage, trash Tempest – storm activities/immigration/webcas t.htm

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 16, 2016 AIM: How does the allegory An American Tail depict immigration of the early 1900’s? DO NOW: Brainstorm words, thoughts or phrases that come to mind when you hear the word opportunity. HOMEWORK: Read pages AIM: How does the allegory An American Tail depict immigration of the early 1900’s? DO NOW: Brainstorm words, thoughts or phrases that come to mind when you hear the word opportunity. HOMEWORK: Read pages 23-48

ALLEGORY  Allegory is a figure of speech in which abstract ideas and principles are described in terms of characters, figures and events. It can be employed in prose and poetry to tell a story with a purpose of teaching an idea and a principle or explaining an idea or a principle. The objective of its use is to preach some kind of a moral lesson.