April 27-May 1

Title: Allegory of the Cave

Google Classroom Instructions: You will read the “Allegory of the Cave” and describe the scene that Socrates paints for Glaucon through a sketch. A complete list of tasks may be found in the Google Slides presentation.

Translated Instructions for the Week: Week of April 27th Translations

Links to Assignments:

Google Slide Deck: Allegory of the Cave

Focus on Language: Building Background

Sketch Activity: Allegory Cave Sketch

Writing Assignment: What is Going on in the Cave?

Title: Allegory of the Cave Part 2

Google Classroom Instructions: Read the “Allegory of the Cave”, and write an essay identifying how the theme of “acquiring true knowledge” is developed throughout the text. Cite evidence from the text to support your claim. A complete list of tasks may be found in the Google Slides presentation.

Links to Assignments:

Google Slide Deck: Allegory of the Cave Part 2

Graphic Organizer: Allegory of the Cave Theme GO

Writing Assignment: Allegory of the Cave: An Essay on Theme Development

Title: The Selective Laziness of Human Reasoning

Google Classroom Instructions: Read “The Selective Laziness of Human Reasoning” and then summarize the author’s claim, citing evidence from the text in your summary. A complete list of tasks may be found in the Google Slides presentation.

Links to Assignments:

Google Slide Deck: The Selective Laziness of Human Reasoning

Graphic Organizer: The Selective Laziness of Human Reasoning GO

Writing Assignment: Summary of The Selective Laziness of Human Reasoning

Title: The Selective Laziness of Human Reasoning Part 2

Google Classroom Instructions: Read “The Selective Laziness of Human Reasoning” and watch a video called, “Do You Really Know What You Think You Know?”. Then write an argumentative essay that discusses how the text and the video explore the limitations of humans’ knowledge. A complete list of tasks may be found in the Google Slides presentation.

Links to Assignments:

Google Slide Deck: The Selective Laziness of Human Reasoning Part 2

Graphic Organizer: Do You Really Know What You Think You Know GO

Writing Assignment: Argumentative Essay GO

Title: On Various Kinds of Thinking

Google Classroom Instructions: You will read “On Various Kinds of Thinking”, respond to comprehension questions and a answer constructed response question about the text. Use evidence from the text to support your claims. A complete list of tasks may be found in the Google Slides presentation.

Links to Assignments:

Google Slide Deck: On Various Kinds of Thinking

Comprehension Questions: On Various Kinds of Thinking Comprehension Questions

Writing Assignment: Constructed Response on Various Kinds of Things