"The Cyclops"

Today I will: 

-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.
-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

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Please Take out: 

-chromebook
-writing utensil

-Odyssey Vocabulary squares
-headphones

Today's Agenda:

1. Bellwork Vocab: formidable
    Bellwork Vocab: distress

2. Writing: Childhood memories
3. Cyclops Pre-reading: Go to Google Classroom, complete the assigned form, and turn it in.
4. Begin reading "The Cyclops" and work on gathering evidence of characterization on this assignment 

Homework:

Honors: Read your supplemental novel and begin to think of your motif (Read 1/3 of your novel by Tuesday.