This Week at a Glance
(October 18-22)
See last week's objectives and themes.
To demonstrate an understanding of the writing process
Bring the GUM book to class everyday.

Monday
"The Sirens" and "Scylla and Charybdis"
Homework - Prepare flashcards for Vocabulary Words 96-125; this assignment is due on Wednesday, October 20, 2010.
Tuesday
"The Cattle of the Sun God"
peer review - the writing process
Wednesday
vocabulary (review and discussion)
Thursday and Friday
subordinate clauses
Friday's homework - Study background information, literary devices/techniques, and plot for Monday's test. (The Odyssey)

This Week at a Glance
(October 11-15)
Please plan to enter the scholastic writing contest; entry forms are available online.

Objectives
To demonstrate an understanding of vocabulary appropriate to grade level
To demonstrate an understanding of the writing process
To understand the qualities of an epic hero
To identify and interpret literary devices
To understand the plot of an epic
To develop an understanding of literature through interpretation and analysis
To analyze the development of the characters in The Odyssey
To identify the themes in The Odyssey
Themes
Respect for the gods is essential for survival.
There is moral justice in the world in that wrongdoing is eventually punished.
Self-control or the ability to retain one's emotions and appetites is an essential quality in a civilized person.
A person must show courage and cleverness to overcome obstacles and achieve goals.

Monday
major test (sentence parts and patterns)
Homework - The Odyssey (Read the background information.)
The Odyssey vocabulary (the first thirty words)
Tuesday
The Greek Epic
Wednesday
"I am Odysseus"
Homework -"The Lotus Eaters"
Thursday
"The Cyclops"
Homework - Finish "The Cyclops".
Friday
"The Sirens" and "Scylla and Charybdis"
Homework - "The Cattle of the Sun God"
Study plot notes, literary devices, and themes.

Reminders
There will be a major test on Monday, October 18, 2010; the test will cover Plot Strand II.

This Week at a Glance
(October 4-8)
Bring the GUM book everyday.
Please plan to enter the scholastic writing contest; entry forms will be available soon.
Objectives
To demonstrate an understanding of vocabulary appropriate to grade level
To understand the qualities of an epic hero
To identify and interpret literary devices
To understand the plot of an epic
To develop an understanding of literature through interpretation and analysis
To analyze the development of the characters in The Odyssey
To identify the themes in The Odyssey
Themes
Respect for the gods is essential for survival.
There is moral justice in the world in that wrongdoing is eventually punished.
Self-control or the ability to retain one's emotions and appetites is an essential quality in a civilized person.
A person must show courage and cleverness to overcome obstacles and achieve goals.
Monday
continue the writing process
Page 55 in the GUM book
Tuesday
The Greek Epic
The Odyssey (the background information)
Homework - TBA (to be announced)
Wednesday
review vocabulary in class
Homework - Study Vocabulary #4; there will be a quiz tomorrow (Thursday)
Thursday
vocabulary quiz
The Odyssey
Friday
The Odyssey continued

Reminder

There will be a parts of a sentence test on Monday, October 11, 2010; come in on Friday if you need additional help.

Read, highlight, and annotate as you read the episodes.

"I am Odysseus"

"The Lotus Eaters"

"The Cyclops"

"The Sirens"

"Scylla and Charybdis"

"The Cattle of the Sun God"