Showing posts with label The Odyssey. Show all posts
Showing posts with label The Odyssey. Show all posts

Thursday, December 1, 2016

Odyssey Final

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Today I will: 
  • Apply concepts and skills learned during the study of The Odyssey to complete a final, summative assessment.
Please Take out: 
-Odyssey Final Exam Study Guide
-Chromebook

Today's Agenda:
-Turn in study guide
-Odyssey Final

Homework:
-Work on Narrative (due Monday, 12/5)
-Begin reading your Literature Circle Book
-HONORS: Prepare for Honors Book Test (you may write a basic outline for each question to prepare, but no quotes)

Friday, October 21, 2016

Let's Start "The Odyssey"

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Today I will: 
-Activate prior knowledge about Greek mythology through powerpoint 
-Take notes on Greek theater, The Odyssey and elements of the Hero’s Journey
-Apply understanding of Hero’s Journey to a modern film or show via a writing assignment

Please Take out: 
-Chromebook
-writing utensil

Today's Agenda:
"The Odyssey" Introduction
Bellwork: Edit Timed Writing

Homework:
None!

Let's Get Started!
Log in to Google Classroom and open the assignment "The Odyssey Introduction" and take notes directly on the powerpoint.

Thursday, May 26, 2016

Odyssey Final

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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.
  • Apply concepts and skills learned during the study of The Odyssey to a final, summative assessment.
Please Take out: 
-a pencil

Today's Agenda:
-Affirmations
-Class Photo
-Odyssey Final

Homework:
-Study for Odyssey Vocabulary Test on Friday: Quiz yourself here!
-Put together your Odyssey Work Packet#2
-Affirmations - due next Thursday

Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Odyssey Test Prep

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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.
  • Apply concepts and skills learned during the study of The Odyssey to a final, summative assessment.
Please Take out: 
-a writing utensil
-Vocabulary Squares
-chromebook

Today's Agenda:
-Bellwork Vocab: impostor and
-Bellwork Vocab: indication
-Turn in Narrative Essay to Google Classroom and Turnitin.com
-Odyssey On-line review game on quizizz
-Odyssey Question Practice
-Odyssey Vocab Test Practice


Homework:
-Study for Odyssey Final on Thursday: Odyssey Test Study Guide
-Study for Odyssey Vocabulary Test on Friday: Quiz yourself here!

Monday, April 25, 2016

I am Laertes' Son

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Today I will: 
-Use "I Am Laertes' Son" as a mentor text and write a poem about where you come from.
-Write a showing sentence about a new vocabulary word.

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

Today's Agenda:
1. Stamp Homework & begin Bellwork Vocab: immortal
2. Review "Calypso, the Sweet Nymph" & revisit the painting
3. "I Am Laertes' Son" & "Where I'm from Poem"
4. BLOCK 3 only: Meet with honors about supplemental novel assignment
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.


Tuesday, April 19, 2016

Let's begin "The Odyssey"

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Today I will: 
-Activate prior knowledge about Greek mythology through powerpoint 
-Take notes on Greek theatre, The Odysseyand elements of the Hero’s Journey
-Apply understanding of Hero’s Journey to a modern film or show via a writing assignment

Please Take out: 
-chromebook
-writing utensil

Today's Agenda:
Bellwork: Edit Timed Writing
1. Odyssey and Hero's Journey Introduction
2. The Hero’s Journey: 12 Stages
3. Start HW: The Hero's Journey in Film and Literature
    
Homework:
Let's Get Started!
Log in to Google Classroom and open the assignment "The Odyssey Introduction" and take notes directly on the powerpoint.