The Witch Circe and Dialogue

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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.

-create a mini-dialogue that demonstrates understanding of the elements of dialogue and incorporates “show not tell writing”

Please Take out: 

-chromebook
-writing utensil

-Odyssey Vocabulary squares
-HW: Essay Organizer

Today's Agenda:

1. Bellwork Vocab: mutinous 

2. Read and annotate "The Witch Circe"
3. CP: Complete The Witch Circe post-read in groups of four 
4. Honors: Complete first Dialectical Journal on Motif (log into Google Classroom and complete the assignment on the template provided.)

Homework:

CP: Finish the Witch Circe worksheet

Honors: Finish your first dialectical Journal entry. Due tomorrow.

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The Cyclops

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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

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