Sing in me muse...and tell the story

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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

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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

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:

Finish The Hero’s Journey in film and literature worksheet

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

Literature Circle Timed Writing

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Today I will: 

• Analyze literature based on the theme of conflicts.  I will differentiate types of conflict and argue in a clear and cohesive essay about my Literature Circle book, selecting evidence to support my claim.

Please Take out: 
-a writing utensil
-2-3 pieces of paper
-I will give you your evidence collector

Today's Agenda:
1. Write your Literature Circle essay (Timed Writing)
2. Essay Format Guide

Homework:

None

Let's Get Started!
Write your name, date and block in the upper right hand corner.
Title your paper "Literature Circle Timed Writing"

Final Book Review and Timed Writing Prep

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Today I will: 

• Complete a final book review of my Literature Circle Novel on my blog.
• Diagram a teacher-created sample, identifying the parts of the essay

Please Take out: 

-A pen or a pencil
-A glue stick

-A chromebook
-Your Lit Circle Book

Today's Agenda:

-Final Lit. Circle Book Review

-Lit Circle Timed Writing Practice

-Lit. Circle Sample Paragraph Jigsaw

Homework: 

-Prepare for your Literature Circle Timed writing by going over the essay format and thinking about what the reader learns as a result of the conflicts s/he faces. Timed Writing is on Monday!

Timed Writing Prep

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Today I will: 

• Go over timed writing scoring rubric and calibrate with class sets of essays
• Construct well-written paraphrases as evidence that will support your thesis statement
• Synthesize information by writing a main thesis for literature circle timed writing.

Please Take out: 

-A pen or a pencil
-A piece of paper

-Lit Circle Book

Today's Agenda:

-Work on ES Collector

-Vlog Presentations (they should be posted on your blog with a written introduction)

Homework: 

-Finish reading your lit. circle novel by Friday, 4/15

Timed Writing Prep

Today I will: 

• Create a Do/What Chart after analyzing an essay prompt
• Go over timed writing scoring rubric and calibrate with class sets of essays
• Construct well-written paraphrases as evidence that will support your thesis statement
• Synthesize information by writing a main thesis for literature circle timed writing.

Please Take out: 

-highlighter

-A pen or a pencil
-A piece of paper

-Lit Circle Book

Today's Agenda:

-Lit Circle Timed Writing Explanation

*Do/What Chart

*Essay Format

*Brainstorm conflicts

* Work on ES Collector

-Meet with group about Vlog

Homework: 

-Finish reading your lit. circle novel by Friday, 4/15

-Make sure your Vlog is posted with a description/introduction by Thursday, 4/14