Friday

Objectives:

--Define a new vocabulary word, and develop an example, non-example, draw a picture and develop a showing sentence using the vocabulary word.

-Read, analyze, and annotate “The Cyclops” with a focus on the characteristics of a hero

-Identify  connections between “The Cyclops” and the values of the ancient Greeks and form an opinion about the significance of the story

-Describe a childhood memory using show-not-tell writing and sensory imagery by writing a paragraph

Agenda:

Bellwork Vocab: consent

Writing: Childhood memories
Finish reading Cyclops

HW:
Honors:  Read extra novel, first DJ entry due May 3rd

Thursday

Objectives:

-Read, analyze, and annotate “The Cyclops” with a focus on the characteristics of a hero

Examine multiple representations of a cyclops, write observations, and make predictions about Odysseus’ encounter with the cyclops

--Define a new vocabulary word, and develop an example, non-example, draw a picture and develop a showing sentence using the vocabulary word.

-Describe a childhood memory using show-not-tell writing and sensory imagery by writing a paragraph

Agenda:

Bellwork Vocab: distress

Writing: Childhood memories

Complete Cyclops Pre-Reading Activity with Google Form

Begin Reading “The Cyclops”

Homework:

Honors: Continue reading extra novel. First DJ due May 3rd

Wednesday

Objectives:

--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)

-Define a new vocabulary word, and develop an example, non-example, draw a picture and develop a showing sentence using the vocabulary word.

-Describe a childhood memory using show-not-tell writing and sensory imagery by writing a paragraph

Agenda:

Bellwork Vocab: formidable

Introduce Hero’s Journey Essay
Writing: Childhood memories via Google Classroom

Homework:
Honors: Continue reading extra novel, first DJ entry due May 3rd.

Tuesday

Objectives:

-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

Agenda:

Bellwork Vocab: adversity

Watch clip of the Lotus Eaters from Percy Jackson and respond by crafting a blog post

Writing: Childhood memories
The Chase by Annie Dillard Dissect according to stages of hero’s journey

Homework:

Honors:  Continue reading extra novel.  First DJ entry due May 3rd.

Monday

Objectives:

-Use "I Am Laertes' Son" as a mentor text and write a poem about where you come from.

-write a showing sentence about a new vocabulary word.

Agenda:

Bellwork Vocab: immortal

“I am Laertes’ son”

Where I’m From activity

HW:  

Read “The Lotus Eaters” and complete HW assignment worksheet

-Honors students get copy of extra novel by tomorrow

Friday

Objectives:

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

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 and Draw conclusions about what is really happening by writing a show-not-tell piece about the scene.

Agenda:
Practice: Show not tell writing

The Odyssey: “Calypso, the sweet nymph”  

HW:  Finish “Calypso" packet (if you didn't finish it in class today).

Honors: Begin reading your extra novel and visit Google Classroom to complete DJ entry #1

Thursday

Objectives:

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

Agenda:

show-not-tell writing practice

Honors-extra novel assignment

The Odyssey, part I "The Wanderings" & "Tell The Story"

HW: "Tell the Story" worksheet packet due tomorrow