Content Objectives for the week: Introduce the structure of a Greek tragedy and understand the back story of Jason and Medea. Understand the themes present in Medea. Begin reading the play

Language Objectives for the week: Be able to describe terms relating to the Greek tragedy: Chorus, Parodos, Episode, Staisimon, etc.

Monday 5/12

1. 5/12 ASSESSMENT Wiley Analysis + Presentation

2. Reminder of assignments due from last week

5/7 Wiley Detail Sheet

5/9 Transformation: Course Concept Response (Wiley)

3. Begin background of Medea. History of Greek Theater, Elements of Greek Tragedy, Key Vocabulary terms. I will use this presentation to start us off.

4. If time, the "Prequel" to Medea (readers theater): Jason and the Golden Fleece

Tuesday 5/13 - Wednesday 5/14

1. Reader's Theater ("Prequel"): Jason and the Argonauts (Jason and the Golden Fleece)

Assignment: 5/14 ON PAPER Storyboard Jason and The Golden Fleece

Thursday 5/15-Friday 5/16

TBD