Weeks Ten and Eleven

Weeks Ten and Eleven at a Glance

(October 24-November 4)



Objectives

To identify and demonstrate an understanding of an epic hero

To demonstrate an understanding of vocabulary appropriate to grade level

To analyze the development of the characters in "Homecoming" of Homer's The Odyssey

To engage students in activities that develop higher-level thinking skills (student presentations)

To identify and interpret literary devices and techniques in The Odyssey

To identify an understanding of plot (sequence of events) in each episode of The Odyssey

Monday

major test - the parts and patterns of a sentence and Vocabulary Lesson 2 (The Odyssey)

Homework - Continue reading episodes in The Odyssey.

Tuesday - Friday

The Odyssey (student presentations)

Friday's homework -
Review background information (the bullet sheet), themes, plot, and literary devices/techniques.

                                 

Week Eleven 

Objectives

To demonstrate an understanding of the writing process

To demonstrate an understanding of vocabulary appropriate to grade level

To identify the components of a mystery novel (problem, clues, investigation of possible culprit(s) based on evidence, resolution)  (The Hound of the Baskervilles)

To identify and distinguish between gerunds, infinitives, and participles

Monday

major test - The Odyssey (Plot Strand III)

Tuesday - Friday

the writing process (The Odyssey)

The Hound of the Baskervilles

gerunds, infinitives, and participles

Homework
Read and annotate daily.

Bring the GUM book daily.

The Reading Schedule

The Hound of the Baskervilles

Chapter - audio (in class)  Chapter 1

November 1                     Chapters 2 and 3

November 3                     Chapters 4, 5, and 6

November 7                     Chapters 7, 8, and 9

November 9                     Chapters 10, 11, and 12

November 11                   Chapters 13, 14, and 15

Homework (Friday)

Study plot and characters (The Hound of the Baskervilles).

Reminders
Meet in the library for the Laying the Foundation test on Wednesday, October 26, 2011. (Periods 2, 5, 6, and 7)

The second summer read menu (one course) is due on Monday, October 31, 2011.

Bring the GUM book daily during week eleven.

Annotate Hound on the day that the reading is assigned; define words that you do not understand as you read the novel.

There will be a major test (The Hound of the Baskervilles) on Monday, November 14, 2011,(tentative date).

Weeks Eight and Nine

This Week at a Glance

(October 10-14)

Objectives

See last week's objectives and themes.

Monday

Vocabulary Quiz #1 (The Odyssey)

Homework
Read and prepare "Land of the Dead," "The Sirens," Scylla and Charybdis," and  "The Cattle of the Sun God."

Tuesday - Friday
student presentations
parts of a sentence (predicate nominatives and predicate adjectives)
parts of a sentence (direct objects and indirect objects)
Homework (daily)
Study the parts of a sentence and prepare episodes.  (The Odyssey)
Study plot, characters, and literary/techniques (The Odyssey).

Next Week at a Glance

(October 17-21)

Monday
major test (Plot Strand II) The Odyssey
Tuesday - Friday
student presentations
Homework (daily)
Read and prepare "Father and Son," "Argos." "The Suitors," "Penelope." "The Challenge," "Odysseus' Revenge." and "Penelope Tests Odysseus."
Review the parts of a sentence.
Homework (Thursday)
Study Vocabulary Lesson #2.

Reminders
Consider entering the Scholastic Writing Contest; entry forms are available online.
There will be a major test (Plot Strand II - The Odyssey on Monday, October 17, 2011.  Study background information, characters, and literary devices/techniques.
Vocabulary Quiz #2 (The Odyssey) will be given on Friday, October 21, 2011.
There will be a major test (the parts of a sentence) on Monday, October 24, 2011. (tentative)
There will be a major test (Plot Strand III on Monday, October 31, 2011. (tentative)
Vocabulary Quiz #3 will be given on Friday, October 28, 2011.

Vocabulary Lesson #2 for Week Nine             
adversary                                                 
avowal
breach
chide
cleft                                                          
consent
convey                                                             
disdain
divers                                                     
dote                                                        
entice
exquisite
flawless
fodder
foreboding
fury
glade
kinsmen
regale
snare
stealth
succumb
tactic
treachery
vile

Vocabulary Lesson #3 for Week Ten
abominable (a)            
ardor (b)
avail  (c)                   
azure  (d)                   
bewitch (e)                 
blanch (ab)                  
cauldron  (ac)             
chaos  (ad)                   
commandeer  (ae)        
dire  (abc)                     
dwindle  (abd)               
flay  (abe)                    
gallant  (bc)                 
justify  (cd)                  
lurk  (de)                    
maelstrom  (ace)
parch  (a)
peril  (b)
quest  (c)
remnant  (d)
summon (e)
supplicate (ab)
trance  (ac)
travail  (ad)
tumult  (ae)

Week Seven

This Week at a Glance

(October 3-7)

Objectives

To demonstrate an understanding of vocabulary appropriate to grade level

To identify and demonstrate an understanding of an epic hero

To analyze the development of the characters in Homer's The Odyssey

To engage students in activities that develop higher-level thinking and solving skills (student presentations)

To identify and interpret literary devices and techniques in The Odyssey

To demonstrate an understanding of the plot (sequence of events) in each episode of The Odyssey

To identify and distinguish between the parts and patterns of a sentence (See last week's objectives that outline each part and pattern.)

Themes in The Odyssey

Respect for the gods is essential to survival.

There is moral justice in the world in that wrongdoing is eventually punished.

Self-control or the ability to restrain 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.

Odysseus is adamant throughout The Odyssey about his great love for home (Ithaca).

Monday

"A Goddess Intervenes"

Conclude final details for student presentations.

the parts and patterns of a sentence (Pages 36 and 37)

Homework

Plan to present "Calypso, the Sweet Nymph" and "I am Laertes' Son."

Write each vocabulary word, the part(s) of speech, a synonym or definition, and an original sentence.

Tuesday

student presentations

sentence parts and patterns (Page 44)

Homework

Plan to present "The Lotus Eaters" and "The Cyclops."

Wednesday

student presentations

sentence parts and patterns (Page 45)

vocabulary (clarify problems and/or concerns)

Homework

Plan to present "Circe, the Grace of the Witch."

Review vocabulary words and the sentence parts ( s, lv, av, pn, and pa).

Thursday

student presentation

sentence parts (Pages 48 and 49

Homework

Prepare "The Land of the Dead" (Hades).

Friday

student presentation

sentence parts and patterns

Homework

Study vocabulary.

Reminders
I am available on Fridays during lunch for tutorials and make up work.

There will be a vocabulary quiz on Monday, October 10, 2011.

Bring the GUM  book on the days indicated.

The student presentations will be graded on the following:

• understanding of the plot
• effectiveness of presentation, such as role-playing and narrative skills
• visual and audio appropriateness, such as power point, posters, and music

Vocabulary 
contend, harried, valor, guile, muster, indifferent, prodigious, solitude,victuals, vessel, stoke, rogue, ravage, entreat, avenge,whim, appall, ponderous, dispatch, brace, ponder, hew, venture, cordial, and bellow