Cyclops Continued

Today I will: 
-Identify the elements of a narrative, analyze a prompt, and continue to map out your own hero's journey as it relates to your life.
-Read, analyze, and annotate "The Cyclops" with a focus on the characteristics of a hero.
-Identify connections between "The Cyclops" and the values of the ancient Greeks and form an opinion about the significance of the story.

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Please Take out: 
-chromebook
-a writing utensil
-Odyssey Packet
-highlighters

Today's Agenda:
1. Bellwork Vocab: consent
2. Finish Reading "The Cyclops"
3. "The Cyclops" Worksheet
4. Watch the Cyclops portion of the film
5. Childhood Memories: Complete and Submit

    
Homework:

1. Finish "The Cyclops" worksheet

2. Start working on your Hero's Journey Organizer due Tuesday

Let's Get Started!

Cyclops: The One-Eyed Monster

Today I will: 

• Read, analyze, and annotate “The Cyclops” with a focus on the characteristics of a hero
  Examine multiple representations of a cyclops, write observations, and make predictions about Odysseus’ encounter with the cyclops 
• Describe a childhood memory using show-not-tell writing and sensory imagery by writing a paragraph
• Define a new vocabulary word, and develop an example, non-example, draw a picture and develop a showing sentence using the vocabulary word.

Please Take out: 
-a chromebook
-vocabulary packet
-writing utensil 

Today's Agenda:
1. Bellwork Vocab: distress
2. Writing: Childhood memories

3. Cyclops Google Form

4. Begin reading "The Cyclops" 

Homework:

H: Read your extra novel

Let's Get Started!

Hero's Journey Essay

Today I will: 

• Identify the elements of a narrative, analyze a prompt, and begin to map out student’s own hero’s journey (as it relates to their  life)

Please Take out: 
-Hero's Journey Template notes
-a writing utensil
-vocabulary packet

Today's Agenda:
1. Bellwork Vocab: formidable
2. Introduce Hero’s Journey Essay

3. Writing: Childhood memories

Homework:

H: Read extra novel

Let's Get Started!

The Lotus Eaters and Narrative Writing

Today I will: 

• Discuss the effects of the lotus on Odysseus’ mens’ ability to complete their goal
• Identify how the hero’s journey archetype is represented in the short story “The Chase” by Annie Dilliard

Please Take out: 
-vocab packet
-a writing utensil

Today's Agenda:
1. Bellwork: Adversity 
2. Lotus Eaters Review and Comparison
3. Writing: Childhood memories
4. The Chase by Annie Dillard Dissect according to the stages of the hero’s journey

Homework:

Finish "Where I'm From Poem" 

Let's Get Started!

Where I'm From

Today I will: 

-Revisit the painting from yesterday to see what it is really about
-Read "I am Laertes' Son" and replicate Homer's style of writing by writing your own "Where I'm From" Poem

Please Take out: 
-Last night's homework
-honors book

Today's Agenda:
1. Bellwork: Immortal
2. Review Trojan War through Calypso's Island
3. Revisit the painting
4. Read "I am Laertes' Son" and complete the "Where I'm From" poem

Homework:

Finish Where I'm From Poem and post on blog and read "The Lotus Eaters" and complete worksheet

Let's Get Started!

Calypso the Sweet Nymph

Today I will: 
-Predict what "Calypso the Sweet Nymph" will be about based on your observations on the worksheet provided.
-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.
-Revisit the first painting the first painting and draw conclusions about what is really happening by writing a show-not-tell piece about the scene.

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Please Take out: 

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-chromebook
-writing utensil
-3 highlighters
-HW: "Tell the Story"

Today's Agenda:
1. Stamp Homework
2. Bellwork: Show-not tell Writing
2. "Calypso, the Sweet Nymph"
    
Homework:

1. ALL: Finish "Calypso, The Sweet Nymph" worksheet

2. Honors: Return Lit. Circle book & Check out book for extra novel assignment - Monday

Let's Get Started!
Log in to your blog 

Tell The Story

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Today I will: 
-Recall effective diction and practice analyzing diction and detail through text evidence from "The Odyssey"
-Learn and practice using imagery by using the Show-not-tell writing strategy.

Please Take out: 
-chromebook
-writing utensil
-3 highlighters 

Today's Agenda:
1. Bellwork: Show-Not-Tell Writing Practice
2. Odyssey Appointment Clock
3. "Tell the Story"
4. Watch first film clip if time 
    


Homework:

1. ALL: Finish "Tell the Story" Worksheet

2. Honors: Return Lit. Circle book & Check out book for extra novel assignment

Let's Get Started!
Log on to your blog and create a new post 

Show-Don't-Tell Writing

Today I will: 
-Apply understanding of Hero’s Journey to a modern film or show via a writing assignment
-Learn and practice using imagery by using the Show-not-tell writing strategy.

Please Take out: 
-chromebook
-writing utensil
-highlighter
-HW: The Hero's Journey in Film and Literature


Today's Agenda:
1. Stamp Homework and share out responses
2. CP: Return Novels to the library
    Honors: Meet with me about extra novel assignment
3. Did you complete and turn in The Odyssey Powerpoint with notes?
4.  Show-not tell Writing
    
Homework:

No homework

Honors: Return Lit. Circle book & Check out book for extra novel assignment

Let's Get Started!
Log in to Google Classroom and open the assignment "The Odyssey Introduction" and make sure to finish the notes and turn in  

Intro to the Odyssey and Hero's Journey

Today I will: 

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-Activate prior knowledge about Greek mythology through a google slide
-Take notes on Greek theatre, The Odyssey and elements of the Hero’s Journey
-Apply understanding of Hero’s Journey to a modern film or show via a writing assignment

Please Take out: 

-a chromebook

Today's Agenda:
1. Odyssey Intro on Google Classroom 
2. Hero's Journey
3. Begin Hero's Journey in Film and Literature

Homework:

Finish Hero's Journey in Film and Literature Worksheet 

Let's Get Started!
Please log on to Google Classroom to open your copy of the Google Slide presentation

Timed Writing

Today I will: 

• Students will analyze literature based on the theme of conflicts.  They will differentiate types of conflict and argue in a clear and cohesive essay about their Lit Circle books selecting evidence to support their claim.

Please Take out: 
-Evidence Collector
-A few pieces of paper
-writing utensil

Today's Agenda:
Lit Circle Timed Writing

Homework:

No Homework :) 

Let's Get Started!

Lit Circle 5 and TW Prep

Today I will: 

• Construct well-written paraphrases as evidence that will support your thesis statement
• Synthesize information by writing a main thesis for literature circle timed writing.

Please Take out: 
-your novel
-evidence collector

Today's Agenda:
1. Lit Circle #5 Book Review 
2. TW Jigsaw Activity
3. Craft Main Thesis
4. Work on Evidence Collectors

Homework:

Prep for Lit Circle Timed Writing on Monday. You may use your evidence collector but MAY NOT write anything but the MT, SCs, and ESs. 

Let's Get Started!
Please open your blog and create a new post

Vlogs!

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Today I will: 

• Post my group Vlog on my student blog and comment upon other group vlogs.
• Critique the vlogging process and share successes and goals.

Please Take out: 
-a chromebook

Today's Agenda:
1. Meet as group to post your Vlog
You may either:
    -insert a video into your post from youtube by clicking the black movie icon in the post
    - or insert the link to your prezi, powtoon, etc. by clicking on the "Link" icon in the blog post formatting
2. Post your Vlog on your blog and write a short snippet of what your viewers can expect to see in the video. Here's an example 
3. Visit a blog for each book group. Watch the video and leave a comment on their video (one member per group) Please use headphones if you have them.
4. Read your Lit Circle novel for the remainder of the block when finished

Homework:

Finish your Lit Circle Book. Entire novel due tomorrow. No written Lit Circle HW assignment

Make sure one half of your Evidence Collector is finished by tomorrow to be checked at the start of class

Let's Get Started!
Please meet with your group to start the final publishing process.

Lit Circle Timed Writing Prep

Today I will: 

Analyze a timed writing prompt by filling out a do-what chart
Brainstorm possible arguments for a Lit Circle Timed Writing
Please Take out: 
-a writing utensil
-your novel

Today's Agenda:
1. Collect Theme HW and Paraphrase Practice

2. Go over prompt.  Complete a Do/What Chart
3. Brainstorm possible conflicts
4. Begin Evidence Collector
5. Work on Vlogs if time allows

Homework:
Finish Lit Circle Book! Make sure Vlog is complete and ready to be uploaded to your blog tomorrow :)

Let's Get Started!

Vlog Production

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Today I will: 

• Demonstrate breadth of knowledge regarding your Lit circle novel by producing a group video blog.

Please Take out: 
-Your novel
-a chromebook

Today's Agenda:
1. Lit Circle #4
2. Work on Vlogs

Homework:

Post your video to YouTube before coming to class tomorrow.

Let's Get Started!

Vlogging

http://www.4wtmedia.com/

Today I will: 

• Demonstrate breadth of knowledge regarding your Lit circle novel by producing a group video blog.

Please Take out: 
-Your novel
-a chromebook

Today's Agenda:
1. Blog Post Warm up on Theme
2. Work on Vlogs

Homework:

-Bring any necessary materials to complete your vlog tomorrow

Read for Lit Circle #4 and complete Theme Worksheet

Let's Get Started!

Lit Circle #3: Theme

Today I will: 

• Verbally share claims and support regarding themes in their lit circle books.  Apply their understanding of their reading to  various selected themes making connections between events in their books and themes.

Please Take out: 
-your novel
-a chromebook
Lit Circle #3 homework: Conflict

Today's Agenda:
1. Lit Circle #3 Lesson: Theme

2. Paraphrase Practice

3. Sample Vlog Videos

Homework:

Read for Lit Circle #4 and complete Theme Worksheet

Let's Get Started!

Making Connections Cont.

Today I will: 

• Draw connections between an Empower article and my Lit Circle novel

Please Take out: 
-a chromebook
-your novel

Today's Agenda:
1. Complete Paraphrase Practice
2. Complete yesterday's group activity with Achieve 3000
3. LC work time; read your book or complete conflict worksheet

Homework:

Finish reading for Lit Circle 3 and complete Conflict worksheet

Let's Get Started!

Making Connections

Today I will: 

• Draw connections between an Empower article and my Lit Circle novel

Please Take out: 
-your novel
-a chromebook

Today's Agenda:
1. Blog Post Warm Up on Conflict 
2. Paraphrase Practice #3
3. Making Connections: Empower 3000 and your Lit Circle Novel
Homework:

Read for Lit Circle 3 and work on conflict worksheet

Let's Get Started!

Lit Circle #2

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Today I will: 

• Collaborate on analyzing elements of their Lit Circle book.
• Review paraphrasing by identifying components of paraphrasing
• Modify ES’s from intro worksheet into paraphrases

Please Take out: 
-a chromebook
- your novel
-Lit Circle HW: Characterization Worksheet

Today's Agenda:
1. Paraphrase Practice #2
2. Lit Circle #2 Lesson: Conflict

3. Reading Time

Homework:

Read your Lit Circle section for meeting number 3 on Friday and complete Lit Circle 3 Conflict worksheet

Let's Get Started!
Please open your student blog

Welcome back ya'll!

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Today I will: 

• Identify the requirements of successful paraphrasing. Practice constructing paraphrase ESs.

Please Take out: 
-a chromebook
-a writing utensil

Today's Agenda:
1. New Seats!
2. Introduction to Paraphrasing Complete first paraphrase only
3. Inserting Images and Videos on Blogger
4. Read Lit Circle book or complete characterization worksheet

Homework:

Finish your reading for section 2 of your Lit Circle group and complete characterization worksheet due tomorrow

Let's Get Started!
Please stay in your seats to listen for your new seat assignment