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

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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

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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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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 

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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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