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