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 

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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

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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

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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. 

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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

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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

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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

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