I Am Laertes' Son

*http://iamlaertesson.weebly.com
/uploads/2/4/7/3/24739067/6535211.jpg

Today I will: 

-Use "I Am Laertes' Son" as a mentor text and write a poem about where you come from.

Please Take out: 

-Chromebook

-writing utensil

-highlighter

-HW: "Calypso, The Sweet Nymph"

Today's Agenda:

1. Stamp Homework & begin 
Bellwork: show-not tell

2. Review "Calypso, the Sweet Nymph" & revisit the 
    painting

3. "I Am Laertes' Son" & "Where I'm from Poem"

5. Odyssey Movie Clip (stop watching at 13:00)

6. Calypso Movie Clip (watch from 17:15-21:17)

    

Homework:

1. ALL: Read "The Lotus Eaters" and complete worksheet

2. Honors: Obtain a copy of your supplemental novel and bring it to class tomorrow.

Calypso The Sweet Nymph

Today I will: 
-Predict what "Calypso the Sweet Nymph" will be about based on your observations on the worksheet provided.
-Differentiate between different types of imagery in "Calypso" and record your classifications on the worksheet provided.
-Synthesize parts of the story by answering two questions.
-Revisit the first painting the first painting and draw conclusions about what is really happening by writing a show-not-tell piece about the scene.

*http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ucCWfrwtn64/Uvg7oNBHwhI/
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Please Take out: 
-chromebook
-writing utensil
-highlighter
-HW: "Tell the Story"

Today's Agenda:

-Bellwork: show-not tell writing (Stamp HW)

-Read "Calypso, the Sweet Nymph" and search for imagery 

-Honors: Extra novel assignment (go to the library and get your books

    
Homework:

All: Finish "Calypso, the Sweet Nymph"
(a copy of the painting is below)
Honors: make sure to get your books asap - copy due in class on 10/28

Let's Get Started!
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Sing In Me Muse...

*http://www.tellmeomuse.com/images/art/murals_poseidon.jpg

Today I will: 

-Practice how to write about a topic using imagery to make the story come alive for the reader.
-Recall effective diction and practice analyzing diction and detail through text evidence from "The Odyssey"

Please Take out: 

-Chromebook

-writing utensil

-HW: The Hero's Journey in Film and Literature

Today's Agenda:

-Bellwork: show-not tell writing

-Read "Tell the Story" and search for diction to describe Odysseus

-Honors: Supplemental Novel Assignment

Homework:

All: Complete the Tell the Story Worksheet
Honors: Honors: make sure to get your books asap - copy due in class on 10/28

Sing in me muse...and tell the story

*http://www.tellmeomuse.com/images/art/murals_poseidon.jpg

Today I will: 

-Practice how to write about a topic using imagery to make the story come alive for the reader.
-Recall effective diction and practice analyzing diction and detail through text evidence from "The Odyssey"

Please Take out: 
-chromebook
-writing utensil

Today's Agenda:
-Bellwork: show-not tell writing
-Read "Tell the Story" and search for diction to describe Odysseus

Homework:

Complete the Tell the Story Worksheet

Show-not-tell Writing

*http://www.westlothianwriters.org.uk/
wp-content/uploads/2014/11/show-dont-tell.jpg

Today I will: 

-Practice how to write about a topic using imagery to make the story come alive for the reader.

Please Take out: 
-chromebook
-writing utensil
-HW: The Hero's Journey in Film and Literature

Today's Agenda:
-Bellwork: Edit Timed Writing
-Share The Hero's Journey in Film and Literature HW
-show-not tell writing
    
Homework:

None

The Cyclops

Today I will: 
-Identify the elements of a narrative, analyze a prompt, and continue to map out your own hero's journey as it relates to your life.
-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.

*http://fc01.deviantart.net/fs27/f/2009/249/9/9/
Odysseus_Vs__The_Cyclops_by_ApneicMonkey.jpg

Please Take out: 
-chromebook
-a writing utensil
-Odyssey Packet
highlighter
-HONORS HW: Did you complete your first DJ?

Today's Agenda:
1. Bellwork: Show-Not-tell Writing 
2. Read "The Cyclops"
3. Work on "The Hero's Journey" Graphic organizer and "The Cyclops" HW
    
Homework:

1. Finish "The Cyclops" worksheet

2. Finish your Hero's Journey Essay Organizer

Let's Get Started!
Log in to your blog, open a new post, and title it "Show-not-tell" practice

"I Am Laertes' Son"

* http://iamlaertesson.weebly.com

Today I will: 
-Use "I Am Laertes' Son" as a mentor text and write a poem about where you come from.
-Revisit the painting with Calypso and Odysseus and synthasize what is happening in the scene based on reading "Calypso, The Sweet Nymph" and class discussion.

Please Take out: 
-chromebook
-writing utensil
-highlighter
-HW: "Calypso, The Sweet Nymph"

Today's Agenda:
1. Stamp Homework & begin Bellwork: Show-not tell Writing
2. Review "Calypso, the Sweet Nymph" & revisit the painting
4. Odyssey Movie Clip
3. "I Am Laertes' Son" & "Where I'm from Poem"
    
Homework:

1. ALL: Read "The Lotus Eaters" and complete worksheet

2. Honors: Read the first 50 pages of your supplemental novel and be ready to write a dialectical journal in class on Monday.

Let's Get Started!
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"Calypso, The Sweet Nymph"

Today I will: 
-Predict what "Calypso the Sweet Nymph" will be about based on your observations on the worksheet provided.
-Differentiate between different types of imagery in "Calypso" and record your classifications on the worksheet provided.
-Synthesize parts of the story by answering two questions.
-Revisit the first painting the first painting and draw conclusions about what is really happening by writing a show-not-tell piece about the scene.

*http://www.hezabelle.ca/wp-
content/uploads/2009/07/calypso1.jpg

Please Take out: 
-chromebook
-writing utensil
-highlighter
-HW: "Tell the Story"

Today's Agenda:
1. Stamp Homework & Bellwork: Show-not tell Writing
2. "Calypso, the Sweet Nymph"
    
Homework:

1. ALL: Finish "Calypso, The Sweet Nymph" worksheet

2. Honors: Return Lit. Circle book & Check out book for extra novel assignment - due tomorrow

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"Tell the Story" and Show-not-tell Writing

*http://www.tellmeomuse.com/images/art/murals_poseidon.jpg

Today I will: 
-Apply understanding of Hero’s Journey to a modern film or show via a writing assignment
-Recall effective diction and practice analyzing diction and detail through text evidence from "The Odyssey"
-Learn and practice using imagery by using the Show-not-tell writing strategy.

Please Take out: 
-chromebook
-writing utensil
-highlighter
-HW: The Hero's Journey in Film and Literature

Today's Agenda:
1. Stamp Homework
2. CP: Return Novels to the library
    Honors: Meet with me about extra novel assignment
3. Did you complete and turn in...
     a. The Odyssey Powerpoint with notes?
     b. The Hero's Journey Ted Talk?
4. "Tell the Story"
5. Classwork and Homework: Diction describing Odysseus
6. Show-not tell Writing
    
Homework:

1. ALL: Finish "Tell the Story" Worksheet

2. Honors: Return Lit. Circle book & Check out book for extra novel assignment

Let's Get Started!
Log in to Google Classroom and open the assignment "The Odyssey Introduction" and make sure to finish the notes and turn in  
OR 
Log in to the Ted Ed assignment and make sure you finished "Think" and "Discuss"