Showing posts with label Odysseus and Penelope. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Odysseus and Penelope. Show all posts

Friday, November 18, 2016

Wrapping up "The Odyssey"

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.
  • Cite diction and detail used to create mood in a short passage.
  • Practice POV by writing from Penelope or Odysseus’ perspective.
  • Cite text evidence from a story to show irony by writing two evidence sentences.

Please Take out
-a writing utensil
-Part Two of "The Odyssey"
-HW: Odyssey Work Packet

Today's Agenda:
*Collect Work Packets
*Edit narratives with focus on imagery
*Read The Test of the Great Bow

*Read “Death at the Palace
*Read “Odysseus and Penelope"
Odyssey Film Clip

Homework:
ALL: Enjoy your break!
HONORS: Work on Motif Final Response-due Tues, Nov 29

Thursday, May 19, 2016

Odysseus and Penelope

*https://i.guim.co.uk/img/static/sys-images/Guardian/Pix/
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.
  • Display mastery of perspective, mood, characterization and imagery by composing a narrative retelling of “Death at the Palace”
Please Take out
-a writing utensil
-Vocabulary Squares
-a highlighter

Today's Agenda:
1. Bellwork Vocabulary: contemptible
2. Review HW: "Death at the Palace"
3. "Odysseus and Penelope"
4. Edit narratives for a clear mood

Homework:
ALL:
1. Finish "Odysseus and Penelope" Worksheet
2. Continue to work on narrative: Peer edit is on Friday
HONORS: Work on Motif Final Response - due Tues. 5/24

Monday, December 14, 2015

"Death at the Palace" & "Odysseus and Penelope"

*https://exploringtheodyssey.wikispaces.com/file/view
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Today I will: 

  • Analyze a piece of dialogue for mood by selecting textual evidence.
  • Construct an original piece of dialogue with explicit characterization. 
  • Recall events in The Odyssey through an on-line review game.
Please Take out
-Odyssey Packet Part 2
-a writing utensil
-a highlighter
-chromebook

Today's Agenda:
1. Death at the Palace
2. “Odysseus and Penelope
3. Odyssey Review Game: join.quizizz.com
  

Homework:
1. Finish Death at the Palace OR Odysseus and Penelope” - due tomorrow
2. Work on Study Guide for the Odyssey Test - Test is Tomorrow
3. Organize all work into Odyssey Work Packet #2 - due tomorrow
4. Work on Affirmations - Due Wednesday
4. Turn in bathroom passes on Thursday for extra credit