PPT-Literature Circles: The Odyssey Story Time

Assignment Your group will be responsible for reading analyzing and retelling the sections of The Odyssey assigned to your group Your group will be creating a storyboard that will aid in the retelling of the section Storyboards will include . J. Young. Student facilitation and predictors of engagement in peer-led literature circle discussions. What do teacher want to know about literature circles. We . want to know that Literature Circles are authentic, high-level, and effective.. Read, Share, Grow. What is a Literature Circle?. "In literature circles, small groups of students gather together to discuss a piece of literature in depth. The discussion is guided by students' response to what they have read. You may hear talk about events and characters in the book, the author's craft, or personal experiences related to the story.". INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE IN ENGLISH. CONTENTS. INTRODUCTION. DEFINITION OF LITERATURE . IMPORTANCE OF LITERATURE IN ENGLISH. KINDS OF LITERATURE . ELEMENTS OF THE STORY (FICTION). ELEMENTS OF THE PLAY (DRAMA). Lillian Dominguez. Types of traditional Literature. Folktale Fable Myths Epic and Legendary Heroes Bible . Definition. All forms of narrative, written or oral, which have come to be handed down through the years.. A long, narrative poem that deals with the trials and achievements of a great hero/heroes. What is an odyssey?. Answer: a voyage or journey. The Odyssey . is an epic poem about the journey of Odysseus. He leaves his home to fight in the Trojan War and is gone for 20 years.. The Odyssey. There are numerous theories about Homer. Here is some of what we know:. Homer is an ancient Greek story teller and court singer. . He was born around 8. th. century B.C.. He was . blind. What is a Literature Circle?. Choose and talk about a book of your choice (sadly limited by me). Chance to work independently while reading and completing assignments. A chance to work with a group to make connections (synthesize!) between the novel and videos we watch, poems we read, quotes or articles we analyze, . Archetypes. (Gk. . arche. = first . typos. = mold) are . universal, instinctive patterns or images. . from ancient myths and stories . that are originals (prototypes) for all similar patterns and images. Why read The Odyssey?. Experience the oldest literary form. Study and analyze the genre of epic. Study and analyze other elements of literature (character, theme, etc.). Look for archetypes. Enjoy a fascinating adventure tale. An informal book club setting that allows students to read and share their thoughts and ideas of the same book. . Each group has 4 to 6 members allowing for more personal connections and time to allow all members to share.. Epic. Myth. A long narrative poem that tells about the adventures of a great hero. Epics embody the values of the people who tell them.. A traditional story rooted in a particular culture that usually explains a belief, ritual, or mysterious natural phenomenon. . USSR (20 minutes) LITERATURE CIRCLES: Mortal ENGINES Form groups of 4. Please make sure you are all facing each other. In your groups, please discuss your thoughts on the novel Mortal Engines . In your discussion, please answer the following questions: Key features of literature circles include (Daniels, 1994; 2002; Gambrell & Almasi, 1996; Roser & Martinez, 1995): . children have choices in their reading material;. small temporary groups are formed that read different books;. How do you define a hero or heroine? . Create a list of character traits heroes and heroines possess. (At least 5). Choose an individual from our society who represents or embodies your definition and character traits. .