The Sirens

Objectives: 

Today I will . . .

+Identify diction and details that portray Odysseus’s experience with the Sirens. 

+Critically analyze visual texts through teacher-provided questions and respond in writing

Take Out
Odyssey packet
highlighter
pen/pencil

Agenda
Review The Odyssey
SIrens visuals
 Read The Sirens; Scylla and Charbydis
25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 31

The Sirens  

Homework

The Sirens   through Post Reading 
HONORS - 2 Djs due tomorrow

The Land of the Dead

 Objectives:

Today I will . . .

*analyze diction to determine tone and mood in “the Land of the Dead”

*Utilize diction to retell a  story and establish  tone and mood

Take Out
Essay Organizer
Odyssey Packet
Pen or Pencil
Highlighter


Agenda
Bell work - writing prompt

Read “The Land of the Dead”page 23, 24, 25

The Land of the Dead tone and mood worksheet

Collect Odyssey Packet #1

Homework - Have a great break!

The Witch Circle

Objectives:

Today I will . . .

 *construct evidence sentences exhibiting understanding of “The Witch Circe”

*Create a dialogue, using the storyline of “The WItch Circe” to demonstrate understanding of the elements of dialogue

*Work with my group to synthesize all dialogues to create one that is shared with the class

Take Out
Odyssey packet
Chrome book

Agenda
Bell Work - show not tell writing

Read the Witch Circe -page 20, 21, 22

Complete “The Witch Circe” post-read in groups of four with Chromebook

Homework
Hero's Journey Organizer
Odyssey Work Packet #1 due at the end of class (you have everything except for the Land of the Dead

Dialogue

 

Objectives:
Today I will . . .

+create a mini-dialogue that demonstrates understanding of the elements of dialogue and incorporates “show not tell writing”

 Take Out

Chrome book

Odyssey packet

Agenda

Bellwork -Cyclops clips

Introduce dialogue

Create a mini-dialogue on your own - testing out what you know in a group document. Share with your teacher when you’re done

Begin reading The Witch Circe 

Homework
Complete essay organizer 

Polyphemus

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Objectives:

Today I will . . .

+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

Take Out

Odyssey Packet

Chrome book

Pen or pencil

Highlighter

Agenda

Bell work - show not tell writing

Begin Reading “The Cyclops” (p9-19)

 Start Cyclops packet

Honors: Check Dialectical Journal entry #1

Homework: 

Finish reading “The Cyclops” and gather evidence of characterization

Evidence collector due tomorrow

The Lotus Eaters

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Objectives:
Today I will . . .

*Discuss the effects of the lotus on Odysseus’ mens’ ability to complete their goal

*Identify the elements of a narrative, analyze a prompt, and begin to map out my own hero’s journey (as it relates to my life)

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

Take Out

Chrome book

Odyssey packet

Lotus Eaters Homework

A pen or pencil

Agenda

Bell Work - Childhood memories (Write in your notebook)

Blog about the  Lotus Eaters from Percy Jackson

Introduce Hero’s Journey Essay

Essay Organizer

Complete Cyclops Pre-Reading Activity with Google Form(in classroom)

Homework

+Honors students complete 1 DJ entry.  Continue reading extra novel.

+ALL - complete Cyclops pre-reading activity with google form (in classroom) 

+ALL - essay organizer due Thursday

Son of Laertes

Objectives
Today I will . . .
Review the painting of Calypso and apply what I read about "Calypso, The Sweet Nymph" to interpret the meaning of the painting.
Read and analyze "Son of Laertes" and use Homer's style to create my own "Where I'm from" poem

Take Out
Homework
Chrome book
Odyssey packet
Pen or pencil
highlighter

Agenda

Bellwork: show-not tell

Handout Where I’m From activity

Review The Trojan War through Calypso
Revist the painting of Calypso
Read and annotate Son of Laetes (pages 6,7,8)
Work on "Where I'm From" poem - publish final copy to your blog

Homework

 ALL Read “The Lotus Eaters” and complete HW assignment

HONORS -