Wednesday, February 29, Cyclops & Circe

Objective: By the end of class, you will practice new vocabulary, demonstrate reading comprehension and determine and traits and analyze character through action.

DO NOW

Vocabulary - Ravage / Profusion / Rancor - use all three in a short paragraph (words on page 649).

1. Cyclops Hero Chart. Provide at least two details for each trait to show that Odysseus demonstrated "heroic" deeds while in the Cyclops cave.

2. Complete the Multiple choice questions on the reverse side.

3. Read together - The Island of Circe - pages 673-674.

a. What do the Island of Circe and the Lotus Eaters island experiences have in common?

b. What are Odysseus' external conflicts on this island?

c. What are his internal conflicts?

4. Continue to complete film review sheet as you view. Again, I will collect it at the end of class to grade up until this point.

Exit Pass

A repetitive theme is becoming apparent - SELF-INDULGENCE. Bullet point how Odysseus' men are self-indulgent on the islands of Lotus eaters, Cyclops and Circe.