Amplify u4 Lesson 9 part 1

Lesson Objectives

LO: I am learning to use textual evidence
to compare and contrast traits of the
principal characters. 5.7c
SC:

● I can identify the principal characters.
● I can compare character traits of the

principal characters.

● I can contrast the character traits of the

principal characters.

● I can use textual evidence to compare

and contrast character traits of the
principal characters.

Lesson 9

Vocabulary

Activity Page 9.1
Vocabulary

Moors

“This is a true story of
Dona Melisendra, wife of
Don Gaiferos, on the
occasion of her rescue
from the prison in which
the Moors had her in
Spain, “ the boy said.

noun

Muslims who invaded and

conquered parts of Spain in the

Middle Ages

monumental

The confusion was
monumental.

adjective

great or extreme

brocade

In a big hall
decorated with
silk and brocade,
six ladies helped
him take off his
armor.

noun

a type of fabric or cloth with

raised designs in gold or

silver thread

clergyman

There was a
solemn-looking
clergyman with
the Duke and
Duchess in the
dining room.

noun

a church leader who

performs religious services

laughingstock

Stop roaming around,
being everybody’s
laughing stock!

noun

a person regarded as very

foolish and ridiculous

Review Activity Page 8.2

5 minutes

unyoked

dumbfounded

commended

undaunted

Review Activity Page 8.2

What is the name of the man with
the green eye patch and why is he
famous?

Which sentence supports the idea
that people know about the
puppeteer?

Which sentence supports the idea
that the puppeteer appears to
admire Sancho Panza and Don
Quixote?

Hotspot

What sentence explains name of the man with
the green eye patch and why he is
famous?

Hotspot

Which sentence supports the idea
that people know about the
puppeteer?

Hotspot

Which sentence supports the idea
that the puppeteer appears to
admire Sancho Panza and Don
Quixote?

● Which sentence best

explains who kidnapped the
main character of the story
puppeteers told?

“ I won’t let that happen in my
presence to the brave knight
Don Galiferos. Stop, you
villains!”This sentence suggests
that -

How does this event support
the view that Don Quixote is
idealistic (unrealistic), or
quixotic?

Hotspot

Which sentence best explains who kidnapped the
main character of the story
puppeteers told?

Based on the way it is used in this
paragraph, what do you think the
phrase what the eyes of his
imagination saw means?

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Activity 9.2 Question 5

Discussion Questions

Multiple Choice

“ I won’t let that happen in my
presence to the brave knight
Don Galiferos. Stop, you
villains!”This sentence suggests
that -

• Don Quixote is encouraging the villains to harm Don Galiferos.

• Don Quixote believes the puppet show is actually happening

Hotspot

Which sentence best explains who kidnapped the
main character of the story
puppeteers told?

Multiple Choice

How does this event support
the view that Don Quixote is
idealistic (unrealistic), or
quixotic?

• This event supports the view that Don Quixote is practical and realistic because it shows his ability to solve problems effectively like saving the princess

• This event supports the view that Don Quixote is idealistic (unrealistic) or quixotic because it demonstrates his tendency to engage in fantastical adventures because he thinks the puppet show is real

Who does Don Quixote think is
tricking him?

Who was Master Peter in
reality?

Multiple Choice

Who does Don Quixote think is
tricking him?

• Dulcinea
• Master Peter

• Wizards

• Sancho Panza

Hotspot

Who was Master Peter in
reality?

Why does the Duchess invite
Don Quixote and Sancho to the
palace for a visit with her and
the Duke?

The text says that the Duke rode
ahead of the Duchess, Don
Quixote, and Sancho to ready
the castle for their guests.
Based on what happens when
Don Quixote arrives, how did the
Duke prepare for the guests’
arrival?

What reason does the Duchess
give to Sancho for inviting him
and Don Quixote to the palace?

Which sentence demonstrates that Don Quixote is idealistic?

Hotspot

Which sentence demonstrates that Don Quixote is idealistic?

How do the Duke and
Duchess continue to have
fun with Sancho?

Challenge: Is Sancho
having the same type of fun
the Duke and Duchess are
experiencing?

Wrap Up

Discussion Questions

Which event in these two chapters
best supports the idea that Don
Quixote is idealistic or quixotic?

Record your answers on Activity Page
1.3, in the “Evidence from Text” column
across from the “Character Trait” box
that states “idealistic.”

Wrap Up

Discussion Questions

Which event in these two chapters best
supports the idea that Sancho is
realistic?

Record your answers on Activity Page
4.2, in the “Evidence from Text” column
across from the “Character Trait” box
that states “realistic.”

Wrap Up

Discussion Questions

We have described Don Quixote as
idealistic and Sancho as realistic,
comparing and contrasting these
character traits.

Nonetheless, is there any evidence in
the chapter “At the Duke’s Palace,”
that Sancho is idealistic, even
momentarily?

Monumental means “great or
extreme”.

“The confusion was
monumental.”

Neil Armstrong’s walk on the
moon was a monumental
event in American history.

- monumental

“It was monumental when
__________.”

- monumental

Have you ever witnessed a
monumental event or made a
monumental decision? Be sure
to use the word monumental in
your response.

Juanita
decided to ride
her bike to
school rather
than walk.

Monumental or not monumental?

Making Choices

Multiple Choice

Juanita
decided to ride
her bike to
school rather
than walk.

• monumental

• not monumental

People have
climbed to the
top of Mt. Everest,
the tallest
mountain in the
world.

Monumental or not monumental?

Making Choices

Multiple Choice

People have
climbed to the
top of Mt. Everest,
the tallest
mountain in the
world.

• monumental

• not monumental