Thursday, May 11, 2017

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:
-Study guide stamped
-Odyssey Final

Homework:
-Work on Socratic Seminar Prep - due Friday with your packet
-Put together work Packet - due Friday

Wednesday, May 10, 2017

Odyssey Test Prep

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

Today's Agenda:
-Odyssey On-line review game on quizizz
-Question practice:  The Odyssey
-Crash Course: The Odyssey (see link to right)

Homework:
-Study for Odyssey Final (it's tomorrow)
-Complete: Odyssey Test Study Guide
-Work on Socratic Seminar Prep - due Friday with your packet
-Put together work Packet - due Friday

Tuesday, May 9, 2017

Narrative Peer Editing


Today I will: 
  • Critique peers’ narrative writing samples by utilizing the narrative rubric.
Please Take out: 
-a writing utensil
-chromebook

Today's Agenda:
-Peer Edit Narratives Using this Narrative Rubric and
 Peer Edit Worksheet

Homework:
ALL: Work on your narrative - Final draft due on Wednesday
ALL: Finish Odyssey Test Study Guide and Study for test on Thursday

Monday, May 8, 2017

Narrative Essay Revision and Odyssey Test Prep

Today I will: 
  • Edit my narrative with a focus on dialogue, mood and imagery.
  • Show my knowledge and understanding of a novel I read through two analysis questions.
  • Choose three books I would like to read for literature circles.
Please Take out: 
-a chromebook
-a writing utensil
-1/2 sheet of paper

Today's Agenda:
-Pitch Lit Circle Books
-Narrative reminders
-Edit narratives with focus on dialogue
Homework:
ALL: Work on your narrative - rough draft due tomorrow for peer editing, final draft due on Wednesday
ALL: Finish Odyssey Test Study Guide and Study for test on Thursday
HONORS: Work on Motif Final Response-due Tues, May 9

Friday, May 5, 2017

Odysseus and Penelope

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Today I will: 
  • Cite diction and detail used to create mood in a short passage.
  • Practice POV by writing from Penelope or Odysseus’ perspective.
  • Edit my narrative with a focus on dialogue, mood and imagery
Please Take out: 
-a writing utensil
-Part Two of "The Odyssey"

Today's Agenda:
-Read “Odysseus and Penelope”
-Honors final test study guide
Homework:
ALL: Work on your narrative
HONORS: Prep for your honors book test - Mon, May 8
HONORS: Work on Motif Final Response-due Tues, May 9

Thursday, May 4, 2017

"The Test of the Great Bow" and "Death at the Palace"

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.
  • Cite diction and detail used to create mood in a short passage.
  • Practice POV by writing from Penelope or Odysseus’ perspective.
  • Cite text evidence from a story to show irony by writing two evidence sentences.

Please Take out: 
-a writing utensil
-Part Two of "The Odyssey"
-HW: The Beggar and the Faithful Dog

Today's Agenda:
-Penelope and the Suitors Film Clip 19:00-36:00
-Read “The Test of the Great Bow”
-Read “Death at the Palace”


Homework:
ALL: Work on finishing the rough draft of your narrative
HONORS: Work on Motif Final Response-due Tues, May 9

Wednesday, May 3, 2017

The Beggar and the Faithful Dog

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Today I will: 
  • Recall vocabulary word parts and assess my knowledge of these terms through an assessment.
  • Cite diction and detail used to create mood in a short passage.
  • Practice POV by writing from Penelope or Odysseus’ perspective.
  • Cite text evidence from a story to show irony by writing two evidence sentences.

Please Take out: 
-Chromebook
-HW: The Meeting of Father & Son

Today's Agenda:
-Vocabulary Quiz
-“The Beggar and the Faithful Dog”
-Watch this film clip from 19:00-36:00 to see how Penelope feels facing the suitors at home

Homework:
ALL: Finish “The Beggar and the Faithful Dog” - due tomorrow
HONORS: Work on Motif Final Response-due Tues, May 9