Thursday November 12, 2015

Objectives:

Predict what “Calypso the Sweet Nymph” will be about based on your observations of a painting.

Agenda:

-Bellwork:

show-not tell

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

-Synthesize parts of the story by answering two questions.
-Revisit the first painting and Draw conclusions about what is really happening by writing a shot-not-tell piece about the scene.

HW:  Finish “Calypso”

Tuesday November 10, 2015

Objectives:

Recall effective diction and practice analyzing diction and detail through text evidence from The Odyssey

Agenda:

Bellwork: show-not tell

“Tell the story”

Activity - diction to describe Odysseus

HW:Finish Tell the Story

Honors:  Read extra novel and complete one DJ entry due Monday 11/16

Monday November 9, 2015

Objectives:

Activate prior knowledge about Greek mythology through powerpoint

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:

-Intro to Odyssey PowerPoint Odyssey ppt.

-“The Hero’s Journey: 12 Stages”. and go over steps
-TED Talk on Hero’s Journey

Homework:

The Hero’s Journey in film and literature worksheet

Friday November 6, 2015

Objectives:
-Create and construct original Haiku poem
-Practice writing using sensory details

Agenda:
Review Plot with Annie Dillard's "The Chase"
Review sensory details
Citrus writing (completed on your blogs)
Haiku and Hand turkeys

Homework:
No homework this weekend, enjoy!

Wednesday November 4, 2015

Objectives: Review RHETORIC:

Identify characteristics of rhetoric / rhetorical analysis

Introduce SPAM square with a focus on speaker and audience

Agenda:

Haiti PreActivityPieChart

Haiti Earthquake Fast Facts

Watch "60-minutes video" and look for ethos, pathos, logos.

Begin the Haiti Crossword Puzzle

HW:

Finish the Haiti Crossword Puzzle

Tuesday November 3, 2015

Literature Circle Timed Writing

Monday November 2, 2015

Objectives:
-Review components of essay writing and prepare for tomorrow's timed writing

Agenda:
-Book review Blog post
-Diagram teacher created essay sample
-Review Intros and Conclusion paragraphs
-Prep for tomorrow's timed writing

Homework:
Bring the following items with you tomorrow:
-4 blank lined sheets of paper
-Blue or black ink pen
-Whiteout
-Your salmon colored ES collector worksheet
-Your lit circle novel (to be returned to Mrs. Capen or to the library)