Narrative essay writing time

Objectives: Construct original Narrative essay following the steps of the Hero's journey

Agenda: Narrative essay writing time, finish typing the rough draft by the end of class

HW:  Read for lit circle #1 on Friday 12/1 discussion questions worksheet

Narrative essay: Ordinary World

Objectives:

Continue writing Narrative essays, focusing on The Ordinary World

Agenda:
Write Ordinary World via Google Classroom

Narrative essay typing time

HW:  Read for lit circle #1 on Friday 12/1 discussion questions worksheet

Hero's Journey Narrative Essay

Objectives:

-Demonstrate understanding of the hero’s journey and the elements of a narrative by composing a narrative about own journey with a focus on dialogue

--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)

Agenda:

Introduce Hero’s Journey Essay

-Focus on one childhood memory and fill out the Essay Organizer, due at the end of class today, 20 points.

HW:  
Read for lit circle #1 on Friday 12/1 discussion questions worksheet

O Brother, Where Art Thou, continued

Objectives:  Compare Homer's Odyssey to a film

Agenda: 
College Prep students finish O Brother, Where Art Thou and fill out movie worksheet-
Honors students complete extra novel exam

HW:

Read literature circle novels over Thanksgiving break.  Meeting #1 Friday 12/1

Objectives:

-Establish a reading schedule with Literature circle groups

-Compare Homer's The Odyssey to a film

Agenda:

College Prep students only: “O Brother, Where Art Thou” watch and fill out movie worksheet-

HW:

Read for lit circle #1 on Friday 12/1

Pre-Writing for Narrative Essay with Childhood Memories

Objectives: Pre-write for Narrative Essay by accessing Childhood Memories

Agenda:  
Honors turn in DJ notes

Capen F17 Childhood Memories Worksheet

HW:

None

The Odyssey Final Exam

Objectives:  Assess my knowledge of The Odyssey by completing the final exam

Agenda:  The Odyssey Final Exam

Homework:  Honors students print out and turn in DJ motif entries, due tomorrow