Odyssey- The Lotus Eaters

Today I will:

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-Define a new vocabulary word, and develop an example, non-example, draw a picture and develop a showing sentence using the vocabulary word.

-Discuss the effects of the lotus on Odysseus’ men's’ ability to complete their goal

Agenda:

• Bellwork Vocab: immortal
• Bellwork Vocab: adversity
• Calypso's Island visual
• Read The Lotus Eaters
• Watch clip of the Lotus Eaters from Percy Jackson

*Extra Credit assignment: Where I'm From Poem

Do this as a blog post- Handout Where I’m From activity

Honors Only - This is the focus of the extra novel assignment. Begin reading over the break. Templates are also shared with you on Classroom.

H-Motif Template

H-Motif examples

Honors Motif Examples

Homework: 

Enjoy your family and be safe!

The Odyssey- Calypso

Today I will:

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Differentiate between different types of imagery in “Calypso” and record your classifications on the worksheet provided.

agenda:

• Finish poster
• show annotation/ discuss homework
• Scenes of calypso's Island

Homework:

• Finish annotating the section on Calypso, identify types of imagery
• Do page 3 of the Calypso homework

Odyssey- Imagery

Today I will:

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• Predict what “Calypso the Sweet Nymph” will be about based on your observations of a painting.
• Differentiate between different types of imagery in “Calypso” and record your classifications on the worksheet provided.
• Synthesize parts of the story by answering two questions.       

Agenda:

• Bellwork:show-not tell

• Visual of Odysseus poster
• SKILL: IMAGERY“Calypso, the sweet nymph”  pages 1&2- Use this for the work Visual of Calypso,slides 25 & 28

Homework:

Finish “Calypso” pages 1&2

Odyssey Part one- The Wanderings.

Today I will:

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• Recall effective diction and practice analyzing diction and detail through text evidence from The Odyssey
• Practice how to write about a topic using imagery on a public blog post.

Agenda:

• Bellwork:show-not tell
• Go over HW to reinforce the Hero’s Journey assignment
• Part One: The Wanderings

Honors Only

•  Choose a novel from the list and to bring a copy of the book to class on Friday.
• Supplemental Novel Assignment

Homework:

Complete the following:

HW: Tell the Story

The Odyssey- Hero's Journey intro

Today I Will:

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Take notes on elements of Hero’s Journey

Apply understanding of Hero’s Journey to a modern film or show via a writing assignment

Agenda:

• Appointment clock
• Intro to the Hero's Journey “The Hero’s Journey: 12 Stages”
• Graphic of Hero’s Journey in 6 popular movies

Homework:

Complete this using the above graphic 

The Hero’s Journey in film and literature worksheet

Final lit Circle essay prep/ Odyssey introduction

Today I will:

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-Activate prior knowledge about Greek mythology through powerpoint

-Analyze literature based on the theme of conflicts.  

-Differentiate types of conflict and argue in a clear and cohesive essay about their Lit Circle books selecting evidence to support their claim.

Agenda:

• You will take notes on the Slideshow and Crash course for the Odyssey on the sheet provided. You will also need earbuds for the slideshow. google slide
• The slideshow is also on Classroom
• Get the pink sheet and look at the yellow essay organizer to create good intro and conclusion ideas, as well as finish writing ESs
• pass them back at the end of class and keep the yellow sheet. You will only be able to use these two items tomorrow.

Homework: 

• Rest up for the timed writing

Lit circle TW prep- body paragraphs

Today I will:

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-Evaluate and calibrate essays in to comprehend expectations

-Find and produce quality paraphrased ESs for a timed writing

Agenda:

• Finish collecting ESs on pink sheet
• Go over timed writing scoring rubric and calibrate with class sets of essays

Homework:

Continue to prepare for Timed Writing