Lesson 3.2

Welcome to English 10 Unit 3, Lesson 2!

Below you will find the objective for this lesson:

After an initial reading and discussion of the informational text, students will be able to identify and restate the text’s key ideas and details. Additionally, students will be able to use a contextual meaning, a dictionary, or other analysis to clarify and validate the meanings of technical language

Below is a list of the texts we'll be reading in 3.2...


  • Sophocles, Oedipus Rex (lines 156–479 or pages 12 - 24)

  • "Facial expressions—including fear—may not be as universal as we thought"

Assignments in Lesson 3.2...

Click HERE to see the list of due dates for assignments. Mrs. Simpson will give instruction on these during the week of January 18

  • Read Oedipus Rex pg 12-24 + reading quiz on StudySync (M)

  • Reading Guide Part II: Find the Killer (M)

  • First Read: Facial Expressions - including fear - may not be as universal as we thought on StudySync (M)

  • Skill: Summarizing* on StudySync (S)

  • Skill: Technical Language* on StudySync (M)

  • 3.2 Notes on paper to Google Classroom (M)

  • 3.2 Skit Scripts to Google Classroom (M)

  • Participate in Socratic Seminar #2 (M)

  • Skill: Central and Main Idea* (S)

Socratic Seminar #2 Focus

Although Oedipus and Teiresias are both wise characters and display appreciation for truth (one seeking truth, and the other relaying truth), they are different in their approach to acknowledging truth. Discuss the differences and similarities that have begun emerging between the two characters. What type of conflicts arise between the two characters? Cite examples from the play to support your analysis. Be specific and cite text evidence.

Finish Line

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