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.   Make a note (by copying quotes) of places in the text where events in the story reflect the idea of dharma.  Make note of instances in the text where Rama seems to be advancing through the twelve steps of the hero’s journey. As You Read:

34.  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? 6.What does Kaikeyi use as leverage to have Dasaratha banish Rama? 7.What is Rama’s reaction to his banishment? Exit Ticket

35.  Bellringer 9/23: Caption This Photo!

36.   Distribute Exit Tickets  Review 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? 6.What does Kaikeyi use as leverage to have Dasaratha banish Rama? 7.What is Rama’s reaction to his banishment? Reminder

37.   Make a note (by copying quotes) of places in the text where events in the story reflect the idea of dharma.  Make note of instances in the text where Rama seems to be advancing through the twelve steps of the hero’s journey. As You Read:

38.  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? 6.What does Kaikeyi use as leverage to have Dasaratha banish Rama? 7.What is Rama’s reaction to his banishment? CYU: The Boyhood of Rama & Life in Ayodhya S2: 5, 6,7 S5: 3-7

39.  1.How does Shurpanakha convince Ravana to take Sita as his queen? 2.How does Mareech trick the brothers into leaving Sita alone? 3.Who is Jatayu? What does he do when Sita is kidnapped? 4.How many demons guarded Sita in Lanka? Exit Ticket: The Forest Life

40.   Write a carefully formulated paragraph of 7 to 8 sentences with topic and conclusion sentences. Use evidence to support your writing.  In what ways can the concepts of dharma and karma act as a means of social control in India? Bellringer 9/25

41. Definition of social control (topic sentence) Dharma - definition Karma - definition Dharma as social control - explain Karma as social control - explain Support: example from Ramayana, anecdote, made up data, etc Conclusion: generalization about social control/ dharma/karma to wrap everything up Support: example from Ramayana, anecdote, made up data, etc

42.  1.How does Shurpanakha convince Ravana to take Sita as his queen? 2.How does Mareech trick the brothers into leaving Sita alone? 3.Who is Jatayu? What does he do when Sita is kidnapped? 4.How many demons guarded Sita in Lanka? The Forest Life

43.  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? 6.What does Kaikeyi use as leverage to have Dasaratha banish Rama? 7.What is Rama’s reaction to his banishment? CYU: The Boyhood of Rama & Life in Ayodhya S2: 5, 6,7 S5: 3-7 Review:

44.   Make a note (by copying quotes) of places in the text where events in the story reflect the idea of dharma.  Make note of instances in the text where Rama seems to be advancing through the twelve steps of the hero’s journey. As You Read: Happy Thursday!!

45.  Bellringer 9/29: Caption This Photo! Create dialogue for the baby and/or the mom (2-3 sentences minimum)

46.  1.Who is Sugriva? What kind of deal does Rama make with him? 2.Why don’t Rama and Laksmana start searching for Sita right away? 3.How do the monkeys know that Sita is in Lanka? Rama’s Stay in Kiskindha

47.  1.How does Hanuman prove to Sita that Rama has sent him? 2.What common proverb emerges in this section? 3.How does Ravana intend to punish Hanuman for coming to Lanka? 4.How does Ravana’s punishment turn against him? Hanuman’s Prank

48.   Patriarchy: a form of social organization in which the father is the supreme authority in the family, clan, or tribe and descent is reckoned in the male line, with the children belonging to the father's clan or tribe. Bellringer 10/1 pt. 1

49.   Ancient Indian society was a patriarchal one characterized by unusual amounts of male superiority. Test this generalization by reference to the Ramayana. What are the characteristics of Sita and the role she plays in the epic? What about other female characters, both human (e.g, Kaikeyi) and supernatural (e.g., Shurpanakha)?  Write a carefully formulated paragraph of 7 to 8 sentences with topic and conclusion sentences. Use evidence to support your writing. Bellringer pt. 2

50.   Test next week sometime  Interventions passes- show up!  No show once = lunch detention  No show twice = after school detention referral Announcements

51.   Make a note (by copying quotes) of places in the text where events in the story reflect the idea of dharma.  Make note of instances in the text where Rama seems to be advancing through the twelve steps of the hero’s journey. As You Read:

52.  1.How many days does it take to build the bridge to Lanka? 2.How does Ravana try to trick Sita? Does she react in the way he desires? Why or why not? 3.How does Indrajit turn the battle in the favor of the demon army? 4.How does Hanuman turn the battle back in the favor of Rama’s army? The Great War pt. 1

53.  1.What sets Ravana off and makes him decide to kill Rama himself? 2.How long did Rama and Ravana fight? 3.What does Rama use to finally destroy Ravana? 4.What is Rama’s response when Vibhishna cannot perform Ravana’s funeral rites? The Great War pt. 2

54.  1.Why is Rama troubled when they return to Ayodyha? 2.What is his solution to the problem? 3.Who gives Sita a home in the forest? How long does she live there? Who else lives with them? 4.At what event does Rama eventually meet his sons? What are they doing there? 5.What happens to Sita when she tries to prove her faithfulness to Rama? Period After Coronation