The Cyclops

Today I will: 

-Practice narrative writing skills by responding to a prompt and writing for 7 minutes.

-Discuss the effects of the lotus on Odysseus’ mens’ ability to complete their goal
-Examine multiple representations of a cyclops, write observations, and make predictions about Odysseus’
encounter with the cyclops
-Read, analyze, and annotate “The Cyclops” with a focus on the characteristics of a hero

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Please Take out: 

-writing utensil

-a piece of paper

-HW: "The Lotus Eaters"

Today's Agenda:

1. Bellwork: "Advice" 
2. Review "The Lotus Eaters" & 
Film clip from Percy Jackson 
3. Vocab Quiz

4. "The Cyclops" (Classwork/homework)
5. Honors: Motif instruction

    

Homework:

ALL: Finish reading "The Cyclops" & this homework
Honors: read 1/4 of your novel by Wednesday. One dialectical journal entry due Friday 4/20