1. English II—November 4, 2015 Daily warm-up: What is something interesting you learned as you read about the Myth of Oedipus or Greek Theater yesterday? Homework: – Study for Lesson 13 Vocabulary Quiz – Reading Plus due Sunday at 11:59

2. English II Lesson 13 Vocabulary Beguile- v.- charm or enchant (someone), sometimes in a deceptive way. Demure- adj.- (of a woman or her behavior) reserved, modest, and shy. Equanimity- n.- mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation. Fortitude-n.- courage in pain or adversity. Hidebound- adj.- unwilling or unable to change because of tradition or convention.

3. English II Lesson 13 Vocabulary Laud- v.- praise (a person or their achievements) highly, especially in a public context. Obscurity- n.- the state of being unknown, inconspicuous, or unimportant. Resilient- adj.- (of a substance or object) able to recoil or spring back into shape after bending, stretching, or being compressed. Sagacious- adj.- having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; shrewd. Tumult- n.- a loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people.

4. Performance Evaluation Visual Delivery (gestures, posture, movement, eye contact) Vocal Delivery (pitch, volume, pace, rate, pauses, vocal variety, pronunciation/articulation)

5. Final Monologue Performance Checklist Character Sketch (with Monologue sheet or SOAPStone attached) Performance Evaluations—this will be completed during performances Performance Reflection – What steps did you take to help you understand the text and plan your delivery? – What were the strengths and challenges of your overall performance? – What did you learn about oral interpretation and characterization from your own and your peers’ performances?

6. Today’s Assignment— Background on Greek Theater/Antigone Use the information on p. 247, p. 250-251 to complete the “Trivia Game” worksheet. Read the information about the characters on p. 248 to complete the characterization chart.