"The Cyclops"

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.

-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
-writing utensil

-Odyssey Vocabulary squares

Today's Agenda:

Blocks 1 & 4:
1. Bellwork Vocab: consent  and Bellwork Vocab: detain
2.Finish reading "The Cyclops" and complete 
   this assignment 
3. The Cyclops film clip.  Begin at minute 14, end at minute 25.

4. Writing: Childhood memories

Block 2 ONLY:
1. Bellwork Vocab: consent  and
Bellwork Vocab: detain

2. Writing: Childhood memories

3. Introduce Hero’s Journey Essay
4. Work on Essay Organizer

Homework:

Honors: Now that you have read 1/3 of your novel, complete one dialectical journal entry by due Thursday
Blocks 1 & 4: Finish Cyclops assignment (due Thursday)
Block 2 ONLY: Finish Essay Organizer (due Thursday)

"The Cyclops"

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.
-Read, analyze, and annotate “The Cyclops” with a focus on the characteristics of a hero

-Examine multiple representations of a cyclops, write observations, and make predictions about Odysseus’ encounter with the cyclops

*http://orig05.deviantart.net/7531/f/2013/292
/b/b/cyclops_by_grimbro-d6r1gyd.jpg

Please Take out: 

-chromebook
-writing utensil

-Odyssey Vocabulary squares
-headphones

Today's Agenda:

1. Bellwork Vocab: formidable
    Bellwork Vocab: distress

2. Writing: Childhood memories
3. Cyclops Pre-reading: Go to Google Classroom, complete the assigned form, and turn it in.
4. Begin reading "The Cyclops" and work on gathering evidence of characterization on this assignment 

Homework:

Honors: Read your supplemental novel and begin to think of your motif (Read 1/3 of your novel by Tuesday.

The Cyclops

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.

-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
-writing utensil

-Odyssey Vocabulary squares

Today's Agenda:

1. Bellwork Vocab: consent 
2.Finish reading "The Cyclops" and complete this assignment 

3. The Cyclops film clip.  Begin at minute 14, end at minute 25.

4. Writing: Childhood memories
5. Choose one memory to focus on for your essay and complete the Essay Organizer

Homework:

ALL: Focus on one childhood memory and fill out the Essay Organizer - due Tuesday 5/3

Honors: Read your supplemental novel and begin to think of your motif (try to read 1/3 of your novel by next Tuesday.

The Cyclops

*http://orig05.deviantart.net/7531/
f/2013/292/b/b/cyclops_by_grimbro-d6r1gyd.jpg

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.
-Read, analyze, and annotate “The Cyclops” with a focus on the characteristics of a hero

-Examine multiple representations of a cyclops, write observations, and make predictions about Odysseus’ encounter with the cyclops

Please Take out: 

-chromebook
-writing utensil

-Odyssey Vocabulary squares
-headphones

Today's Agenda:

1. Bellwork Vocab: distress  

2. Writing: Childhood memories
3. Cyclops Pre-reading: Go to Google Classroom, complete the assigned form, and turn it in.
4. Begin reading "The Cyclops" and work on gathering evidence of characterization on this assignment 

Homework:

Honors: Read your supplemental novel and begin to think of your motif (try to read 1/3 of your novel by next Tuesday.

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

The Cyclops

*http://orig05.deviantart.net/7531/
f/2013/292/b/b/cyclops_by_grimbro-d6r1gyd.jpg

Today I will: 
-Discuss the effects of the Lotus Eaters on Odysseus' mens' ability to complete their goal.
-Identify the elements of a narrative, analyze a prompt, and begin to map out your own hero's journey as it relates to your life.
-Examine multiple representations of a cyclops, write observations, and make predictions about Odysseus' encounter with the cyclops.

Please Take out: 
-chromebook
-A piece of paper
-a writing utensil
-HW: "The Lotus Eaters" & make sure your "Where I'm From" Poem is published

Today's Agenda:
1. Stamp Homework & begin Bellwork: The Lotus Eaters
2. Brainstorm Childhood memories
3. Introduce the Hero's Journey Narrative Essay
4. CP: Work on essay organizer
    H: Dialectical Journal Instruction
5. "The Cyclops" - Log in to google classroom and complete the assigned form
    
Homework:

1. ALL: Finish The Cyclops form in Google Classroom - due Tuesday
2. ALL: Finish your Essay Organizer - due Wednesday

3. Honors: Finish your first dialectical journal entry - due Tuesday

Let's Get Started!
Log in to your blog, open a new post, and title it "The Lotus Eaters"