Childhood Memories

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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.

-Describe a childhood memory using show-not-tell writing and sensory imagery by writing a paragraph.
-Comment on 10 classmates' "Where I'm From Poems"

Please Take out: 

-chromebook
-writing utensil

-Odyssey Vocabulary squares

Today's Agenda:

1. Bellwork Vocab: formidable

2. Appointment Clock 

3. Writing: Childhood memories
4. Read 10 other "Where I'm From" Poems and comment on each one

Homework:

ALL: Finish reading 10 other "Where I'm From" Poems and comment on each one.
Honors: Read your supplemental novel and begin to think of your motif (try to read 1/3 of your novel by next Tuesday.

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.