9/1/15 Tuesday Agenda

Literature Circle Book Analysis Assignment 

Journal # 5 "Allegory of the Cave"

Write down the definitions for each of the following literary terms: 
1. symbolism
2. fable
3. myth
4. parable

Prewrite:  In society today or in your own life, what sort of things shackle the mind? Please respond in writing to this question for five minutes.  Your response should be at least one paragraph.

Collect Journals and Discuss Responses
Claymation Introduction to Allegory of the Cave

Read "Allegory of the Cave"

"Allegory of the Cave" text with pictures

"Allegory of the Cave" Read Aloud on youtube

Review of Allegory of the Cave with Analysis Video

Cartoon Version of Allegory of the Cave

HW=
1. Finish reading Plato's "Allegory of the Cave" if you did not finish reading it in class. If you did not completely understand the text, please watch the two videos to further your understanding.

2. Answer the following questions on a piece of paper labeled:  

"Allegory of the Cave" Questions

    1. Describe the imagery used in the allegory? 
     2. Compare the perspective of the freed prisoners with the cave prisoners.
     3. According to the Allegory, lack of clarity or intellectual confusion can occur in two distinct ways or context. What are they?
     4. According to the allegory, how do cave prisoners get free?  What does this suggest about   intellectual freedom?
     5.  The allegory presupposes that there is a distinction between appearances and reality.  Do you agree?  Why or why not?

3. Study Vocab Unit 2 words for quiz on Friday
4. Remind your parents that BTS night is on Thursday from 5:00-7:00