Happy Halloween!

Today I will: 

• Define a new vocabulary word, and develop an example, non-example, draw a picture and develop a showing sentence using the vocabulary word.
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  Describe a childhood memory using show-not-tell writing and sensory imagery by writing a paragraph

Please Take out: 
-a chromebook

Today's Agenda:
1. Bellwork Vocab: formidable Bellwork Vocab: distress
2. Complete Cyclops Pre-Reading Activity
3.  Childhood Memories and Honors Motif Work

Homework:

Honors complete Motif entry by tomorrow

Let's Get Started!

The Lotus Eaters and Childhood Memories

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

-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: 

-writing utensil

-HW: "The Lotus Eaters"

Today's Agenda:

1. Stamp Homework & begin Bellwork Vocab: immortal and Bellwork Vocab: adversity

2. Review "The Lotus Eaters" & Watch clip of the Lotus Eaters from Percy Jackson

3. Writing: Childhood memories

Homework:

Honors: Begin reading your supplemental novel and begin to think of your motif

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. Finish Calypso's Island
2. Watch the portion of the film
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

Honors: Bring your copy of your extra novel tomorrow

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 through the imagery portion on page 2

2. Check out book for extra novel assignment - Friday

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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
-Hero's Journey in Film and Lit Worksheet 

Today's Agenda:
1. Bellwork: Show-Not-Tell Writing Practice
2. Review Hero's Journey HW
3. "Tell the Story"

    


Homework:

1. ALL: Finish "Tell the Story" Worksheet

2. Honors: Check out book for extra novel assignment by Friday 

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

Hero's Journey

Today I will: 

• Take notes on elements of Hero’s Journey
• Apply understanding of Hero’s Journey to a modern film or show via a writing assignment

Please Take out: 
- a writing utensil
-a chromebook

Today's Agenda:
1. Essay correction
2. Hero's Journey
3. Odyssey Appointment Clock

Homework:

Complete the Hero's Journey in Film and Literature worksheet due tomorrow 

Let's Get Started!

Intro to the Odyssey

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 

Homework:

None :) Enjoy your weekend

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

Timed Writing Prep

Today I will: 

• Construct well-written paraphrases as evidence that will support your thesis statement

Please Take out: 
- a writing utensil

Today's Agenda:
1. TW Jigsaw activity
2. Work on Evidence Collectors

Homework:

Finish Evidence Collector to be used tomorrow on your in-class Timed Writing

Let's Get Started!

Lit Circle #5: Book Review 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 Sample
3. Craft Main Thesis
4. Work on Evidence Collectors

Homework:

Prep for Lit Circle Timed Writing on Thursday. 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

Vlog Viewing

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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
-theme worksheet

Today's Agenda:
1. Lit Circle #4 Vlogging
2. Read your Lit Circle novel for the remainder of the block when finished

Homework:

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

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

Theme and Vlog Prep

Today I will: 

• Synthesize information taken from a Lit Circle novel to identify themes and apply these themes to my life through a short, written blog post
• Formulate a script for a group Vlog

Please Take out: 
-a chromebook

Today's Agenda:
1. Complete the Bellwork on theme by writing a short blog post
2. Log on to Google Classroom to download today's worksheet to prep for your Vlog tomorrow
3. Any remaining time is to be spent working on Vlog for tomorrow or working on theme homework due tomorrow

Homework:

Complete reading selection for Lit Circles and complete Theme worksheet

Let's Get Started!

Quarter 1 Reflection

Today I will: 

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

Please Take out: 
-a chromebook

Today's Agenda:
1. Quarter Reflection
2. Vlog Production

Homework:

Read for Lit Circle #4 and complete Theme Worksheet

Let's Get Started!

Lit Circle #3

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

Homework:

Read for Lit Circle #4 and complete Theme Worksheet

Let's Get Started!

Vlogging!

Today I will:

• Formulate a script for a group Vlog

Please Take out: 
-a chromebook

Today's Agenda:
1. Log on to Google Classroom to download today's worksheet to prep for your Vlog due Thursday
2. Complete the Vlog Prep Worksheet, DUE TODAY at the end of the class period
3. Any remaining time is to be spent reading Lit Circle novel or working on conflict homework due tomorrow

Homework:

Complete reading selection for Lit Circles and complete 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
-Paraphrase Practice 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!

Paraphrasing and Using Images Online

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Today I will: 

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

Please Take out: 
- a chromebook

Today's Agenda:
1. Introduction to Paraphrasing

2. Paraphrase Practice

3. Insert Images and Videos on blog posts via Google Classroom

4. Lit Circle Work Time

Homework:

Complete reading section for Lit Circles and Complete Characterization Worksheet 

Let's Get Started!

Happy Wednesday

Today I will: 

• Apply concepts from 42 to TKAM on our new blogging platform

Please Take out: 
-42 movie notes
-a writing utensil

Today's Agenda:
-BELLWORK: Choosing a Favicon

-Finish 42

-Lit Circle Work Time

Homework:

-Read your second section of your Lit Circle novel and complete your Characterization worksheet

Let's Get Started!

Lit Circle #1

Today I will: 

• Compare and draw conclusions about a Level 2 or Level 3 discussion question for lit circle novel and discuss with group

Please Take out: 

-Your Book
-A Chromebook
-HW: Discussion Questions

Today's Agenda:

-Anatomy of a Post
-Lit. Circle #1 Reflection

-Commenting

-Literature Circles

Homework: 

HW: Read the pages your group agreed on for Lit Circle #2 and complete 
Characterization worksheet

Creating Student Blogs

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Today I will: 

• Learn about ethics behind blogging and sign a digital contract
• Create my own blog

Please Take out: 
A Chromebook
A blank piece of paper

Today's Agenda:

1. Warm Up
2. Log in to google classroom and go over:
• Student Blog Reference sheet - you must sign digitally and turn in.
• Creating a blog

Homework:

Work on your blog if you so choose :) 
Read your first section of your Lit Circle book and complete Discussion Question HW assignment due tomorrow

Let's Get Started!
Let's begin with the bellwork