from Don QuixotebyMiguel de Cervantes

Picasso

Goals• Content Goal- We will work on

inferences, analyzing contrasts, and evaluating a character’s decisions.

• Language Goal- To support answers using text-based, cited details (10.W.9) and to determine word meanings using context and/or word patterns (10.L.4).

• (+2)Ocampo

Pre-reading & Pre-teaching Vocabulary

• Draw a chart with three columns.• Copy the following words into the

first column. • As a quad, guess each definition in

the second column. (+12)1. quixotic2. knight errant3. lucidity4. adulation5. affable6. requisite7. sonorous8. veracious9. vanquish10. extolled Pryde

Vocabulary DefinitionsWrite these definitions in the third column and compare your guess to

them. How close were you? (+12)1. quixotic- extravagantly chivalrous or romantic; visionary,

impractical, or impracticable 2. knight errant- a knight who traveled widely in search of

adventures 3. lucidity- clarity & ability to be understood4. adulation- excessive praise or admiration5. affable- pleasant or friendly6. requisite- required7. sonorous- having powerful or impressive sound8. veracious- truthful or accurate9. vanquish- conquer or force into submission10. extolled- praised

Background Knowledge Journal• The musical version of this novel, Man of La

Mancha, features a song called “The Impossible Dream.” What kind of impossible dream do you have? Is it a lofty goal or is it legitimately impossible? • Elaborate by writing ten or more sentences on this

prompt. Select your word choice and sentence structure with care. (+10)

Biography & Literary DeviceWrite down the most

important information about the author and define the literary device. (+2)

• Miguel de Cervantes (page 882)

• Parody (page 883)

Dali

During Reading Activity• On the back of your

vocabulary paper, number the page 1-13.

• For each paragraph in Chapter 1, write a “This reminds me of…” statement• Finish the sentence with

something this paragraph reminds you of. (+13)

Analyzing Artistic Representations• Analyzing representations of key

subjects or scenes in different artistic mediums (10.RL.7) is easy with Don Quixote. Picasso, Ocampo, Pryde, Dali and many other painters, illustrators, and cartoonists have represented characters from this novel in their art.

• Look at any of these artistic renderings and analyze the artist’s choices. How does the visual art represent the written art?

During Reading Activity• During Chapter 8, write

a “This reminds me of…” statement for each column. There are four columns. (+4)

Sancho Panza

Assessment CAT Questions1. (LC03) What is the most likely

reason that Don Quixote is not a wealthy gentleman? Provide two details from the story in your answer.

2. (LA06) What are two differences between Don Quixote and the fictional knights he reads about? Include information from the story in your answer.

3. (LT09) Is Don Quixote’s decision to become a knight errant a good idea? Provide two details from the story to support your answer.

How close was your prediction to the actual plot?