Monday-The Hero's Journey

Objectives:

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 The Odyssey power point

“The Hero’s Journey: 12 Stages”

TED Talk on Hero’s Journey
The Odyssey appointment clock
The Odyssey appointment clock set up ppt.

HW:  

The Hero’s Journey in film and literature worksheet

Friday-Introduction to The Odyssey power point and notes

Objectives:

Activate prior knowledge about Greek mythology through powerpoint

Agenda:

Intro to The Odyssey

Power point notes worksheet

The Odyssey Appointment Clocks set-up

Homework:

None

Thursday-Lit Circle Timed Essay

Objectives:

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.

Agenda:

-Lit Circle Timed Writing

Homework:
-Turn in lit circle novels to Mrs. Capen (if you borrowed one of hers) or the school library

Wednesday-Prep for lit circle timed writing

Objectives:

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

-Synthesize information by writing a main thesis for literature circle timed writing.

Agenda:

-Collect evidence to prepare for the timed writing tomorrow

Homework:

-Prepare for timed writing tomorrow, finish the salmon colored ES collector, finish paraphrased ES and write your analysis.

Monday-Lit Circle Book Review & Essay prompt breakdown

Objectives:

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

-Synthesize information by writing a main thesis for literature circle timed writing.

-Diagram a teacher-created sample, identifying the parts of the essay

Agenda:

-Lit Circle #5

Final Book Review

-Lit Circle Timed Writing prompt and sample

Homework:

-Finish reading lit circle novel TONIGHT.  Timed writing essay for lit circle novel this Thursday 10/20

Friday-Vlog viewing, wrap up of quarter one

Objectives:

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

Agenda:

-Presentation of Vlogs

-Grade reflection via Google classroom

Homework:

-Finish reading lit circle novels by Tuesday 10/18.  Timed writing is Thursday 10/20

Thursday-Lit circle #4 Edit Vlogs and upload to blog pages

Objectives:
Collaborate with group members to construct a book review Vlog
Write an introduction to the Vlog and post onto blog pages

Agenda:
-Work on and edit Vlogs for one hour, adding captions, voice over, music, etc.
-Write the Introduction to Vlog directions
-Publish Vlog on each group member's blog, must be posted by 8:00 pm tonight

Homework:
-Continue to read lit circle novel, must finish reading novel by Tuesday 10/18