“Dreams are the touchstones of our characters.” ~Henry David Thoreau

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MLK Paragraph
Syllabus

Journal

Si Malakas at Si Maganda:
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/invisible-storybook-tells-relatable-tale-si-malakas-si-maganda-n607216

Intro to Mythology

Origin of the Stars: http://www.sacred-texts.com/asia/pft/pft34.htm

Create an origin story
Grass- Andrew, Brenden
Clouds- Daniel C., Joseph
Mountains- Aulonnie, Carson
Palm trees- Ian, Ethan
Chickens- Cole, Tony
Ocean- Devon, Sebastian
Canyon- Michelle, Bailey
Fish- Angie, Grace
Pond- Mika, Kaleah
Tree- Katie, Sofia
Lake- Lily, Kelly
Lightning- Teia, Mafer
Thunder- Cooper, Rachel
Rose- Maya, Chris
Rock- Sami, Alana
Cactus- Evan, Gio
Sand- Angela, Yami
Wind- Natalya, Cadayzia
Sky- Mattia, Fredo
Spring- Ethan, Carter
Constellations- Jack, Aidan
Sunset- Luce, David
Sunrise- Sienna, Josh
Morning dew- Julian, Tamayo
Cat- Andrea, Isaac  
Dog- Gus, Kaden 

Eurydice reading 

Homework:
1. Due Tomorrow: 1 Paragraph Writing (Shared via email OR written and turned in) Think of a lesson you'd like to teach with your origin story. Sum this lesson up in one sentence, and then explain why this is an important lesson for humanity to learn. 
2. Due Tuesday: Draft 1 of Your Origin Story! 
3. (Optional) Challenge Option #2: Research Orpheus OR Eurydice. Who are they in ancient Mythology? What is their story? Where do you see how their ancient stories have influenced how they are represented in Sarah Ruhl's play? 

Extra Things:
​Teacher Innovation Awards

Journals:
1/16- MLK
1/17- Seasons Changing 

Past Due:
1. POL! 
2. Martin Luther King Jr.: Choose one of the following quotes. Read it to a parent or other trusted adult. Ask them what they think about it and ask them to share stories that they think of when listening to or thinking of the quote. Write a 1 paragraph response to the quote that explains what you learned from your trusted adult and explains your thoughts on the quote. 
3. (Optional) Challenge Option #1: Read the following speech by Martin Luther King Jr. Write a 1 page paper (double spaced, size 12 font, MLA formatted) reflecting on the speech, answering one more of the following questions: What is the speech about? Lyndon B. Johnson stopped talking to MLK after this speech and his advisors warned him not to make it. Why do you think this speech was so controversial? What points does he make ? Do you agree with his points? Why or why not? 
http://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/mlkatimetobreaksilence.htm