Objective : By the end of class, students will analyze the Odyssey, make real life connections and evaluate themes.
DO NOW
Vocabulary -
Is a noun - is the adjective form of the word. Use both in a sentence using context clues. The definition is on page 649.
Direct Instruction
Review Odyssey to date. Review his journey ACCORDING TO THE BOOK - NOT MOVIE.
Guided
Why can Odysseus still NOT get back to Ithaca?
Where does Telemachus sail to? Why? Who told him to go there?
Who lives on THE ISLAND OF SPARTA?
What is the suitors (Antinious and )plan in allowing Telemachus to leave Ithaca and look for his father?
Independent
View the conclusion and complete film review guide.
Review film review guide answers.
Handout THEME questions. Make connections and answer questions following each suggested theme.
Exit Pass
If you had to put them in order, what is the strongest to least strongest theme connected to the Odyssey?
Saturday, November 17, 2012
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Thursday, November 15, ThE ODYSSEY
Objective: By the end of class, students will compare Odysseus and Penelope and review characters action of Odyssey. Students will also practice using adjectives vs. nouns - same word, different part of speech.
DO NOW QUIZ
50 points
Analyze Odysseus' character and compare to Penelope. In a minimum of two paragraphs, each containing at least 4 sentences, compare their behaviors considering the following:
How are they both clever?
How are they both loyal?
Is it OK that Odysseus sleeps with Circe and Calypso but Penelope refuses any other lover? Why or why not?
Be sure to provide examples from the text / film. Please write to the best of your ability as I will be grading for writing style as well as content.
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Vocabulary Practice - classwork - 10 points each (6 words total)
Write a sentence for each word below. Be sure to use the adjectives and nouns properly as we have been practicing. Remember adjectives describe nouns and a noun is a person, place or thing. Again, definitions on 649 - HOLT text.
RANCOR / RANCOUROUS
TUMULT / TUMULTUOUS
ARDOR / ARDOROUS
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ODYSSEY CROSSWORD PUZZLE - classwork 28 points
DO NOW QUIZ
50 points
Analyze Odysseus' character and compare to Penelope. In a minimum of two paragraphs, each containing at least 4 sentences, compare their behaviors considering the following:
How are they both clever?
How are they both loyal?
Is it OK that Odysseus sleeps with Circe and Calypso but Penelope refuses any other lover? Why or why not?
Be sure to provide examples from the text / film. Please write to the best of your ability as I will be grading for writing style as well as content.
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Vocabulary Practice - classwork - 10 points each (6 words total)
Write a sentence for each word below. Be sure to use the adjectives and nouns properly as we have been practicing. Remember adjectives describe nouns and a noun is a person, place or thing. Again, definitions on 649 - HOLT text.
RANCOR / RANCOUROUS
TUMULT / TUMULTUOUS
ARDOR / ARDOROUS
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ODYSSEY CROSSWORD PUZZLE - classwork 28 points
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Wednesday, November 14, THE ODYSSEY
Objective: By the end of class, students will read / interpret Odysseus' adventures, make real life connections and compare Odysseus to his wife, Penelope.
DO NOW
Rancor is a noun. Rancorous is the adjective form of the word. Use each in a sentence using context clues. (PAGE 649 definitions).
Direct Instruction
Together discuss Greek Culture and how it affects the action in The Odyssey.
Read Land of the Dead and Scylla & Charibdis handout.
Complete internal / external conflict sheet for Odysseus.
View until Calypso island and answer film review questions.
Independent
Analyze Odysseus' character and compare to Penelope. In paragraph form, compare their behaviors considering the following:
How are they both clever?
How are they both loyal?
Is it OK that Odysseus sleeps with Circe but Penelope refuses any other lover? Why or why not?
Exit PAss
What is it that Odysseus still has not realized that Posieden insists upon?
DO NOW
Rancor is a noun. Rancorous is the adjective form of the word. Use each in a sentence using context clues. (PAGE 649 definitions).
Direct Instruction
Together discuss Greek Culture and how it affects the action in The Odyssey.
Read Land of the Dead and Scylla & Charibdis handout.
Complete internal / external conflict sheet for Odysseus.
View until Calypso island and answer film review questions.
Independent
Analyze Odysseus' character and compare to Penelope. In paragraph form, compare their behaviors considering the following:
How are they both clever?
How are they both loyal?
Is it OK that Odysseus sleeps with Circe but Penelope refuses any other lover? Why or why not?
Exit PAss
What is it that Odysseus still has not realized that Posieden insists upon?
Tuesday, November13, CIRCE's ISLAND
Objective: By the end of class, students will read, interpret and view The Odyssey, CIRCE'S ISLAND AND PRACTICE new vocabulary.
DO NOW
Ardor is a noun. Ardorous is the adjective form of the word. Use each form effectively in individual sentences using context clues. (PGE 649)
Direct Instruction
Read / interpret Circe's island - pages
Guided
View film through Circe and answer comprehensive questions as you view on film review sheet.
Independent
Analyze Odysseus' character and compare to Penelope. In paragraph form, compare their behaviors considering the following:
How are they both clever?
How are they both loyal?
Is it OK that Odysseus sleeps with Circe but Penelope refuses any other lover? Why or why not?
Exit Pass
DO NOW
Ardor is a noun. Ardorous is the adjective form of the word. Use each form effectively in individual sentences using context clues. (PGE 649)
Direct Instruction
Read / interpret Circe's island - pages
Guided
View film through Circe and answer comprehensive questions as you view on film review sheet.
Independent
Analyze Odysseus' character and compare to Penelope. In paragraph form, compare their behaviors considering the following:
How are they both clever?
How are they both loyal?
Is it OK that Odysseus sleeps with Circe but Penelope refuses any other lover? Why or why not?
Exit Pass
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Friday, November 9, Making Connections
Objective: By the end of class, students will make connections between Odysseus' adventures and real life and practice new vocabulary.
DO NOW
TUMULT is a NOUN. If you want to use it as an adjective, the word is TUMULTUOUS. Use each in a sentence with context clues.
Direct Instruction
Review answers on handout regarding Odysseus' character traits that are revealed when on Cyclopes island.
On NEOS
Look at the Cyclops' pictures on pages 660 and 662. In a short paragraph (3-5 sentences), compare them and use as many descriptive words (adjectives) as possible. Which one is a more realistic depiction of Polyphemus?
Connecting to the Cyclops
The Cyclops represents lawlessness. We obviously have never met a Cyclops, but we have met lawless people. In a short paragraph, explain how you deal with people who think they are above the law.
Connecting to The Land of the Lotus Eaters
The Land of the Lotus Eaters is a clear warning against drug use. Do you want to forget your goals in life and live clueless and happy? Should you leave your friends behind if they are doing drugs and you can't reason with them, or do you try to help them?
GUIDED
Read together pages 673-675 - island of CIRCE.
View through Circe's Island answering film review questions along the way.
Review answers.
Exit Pass
Odysseus sleeps with Circe, he says, for the good of his men, but he didn't really want to. Do you believe him? Why or why not? Is this a weakness?
DO NOW
TUMULT is a NOUN. If you want to use it as an adjective, the word is TUMULTUOUS. Use each in a sentence with context clues.
Direct Instruction
Review answers on handout regarding Odysseus' character traits that are revealed when on Cyclopes island.
On NEOS
Look at the Cyclops' pictures on pages 660 and 662. In a short paragraph (3-5 sentences), compare them and use as many descriptive words (adjectives) as possible. Which one is a more realistic depiction of Polyphemus?
Connecting to the Cyclops
The Cyclops represents lawlessness. We obviously have never met a Cyclops, but we have met lawless people. In a short paragraph, explain how you deal with people who think they are above the law.
Connecting to The Land of the Lotus Eaters
The Land of the Lotus Eaters is a clear warning against drug use. Do you want to forget your goals in life and live clueless and happy? Should you leave your friends behind if they are doing drugs and you can't reason with them, or do you try to help them?
GUIDED
Read together pages 673-675 - island of CIRCE.
View through Circe's Island answering film review questions along the way.
Review answers.
Exit Pass
Odysseus sleeps with Circe, he says, for the good of his men, but he didn't really want to. Do you believe him? Why or why not? Is this a weakness?
November 8, The Odyssey Lotus Eaters / Cyclops
Objective: By the end of class, students will read the beginning of Odysseus' adventure and determine character traits of Odysseus (good and bad).
DO NOW
Vocabulary worksheet - Use textbook to complete side one of handout provided.
DIRECT INSTRUCTION
Review vocabulary.
Read Lotus eaters. Does Odysseus truly care about his men? How do you know?
Read Cyclops - pages . List character traits of Cyclops and Odysseus. How are they alike?How are they different? What do you learn about Odysseus so far about Odysseus?
Exit PAss
List character traits of Odysseus that make him a
DO NOW
Vocabulary worksheet - Use textbook to complete side one of handout provided.
DIRECT INSTRUCTION
Review vocabulary.
Read Lotus eaters. Does Odysseus truly care about his men? How do you know?
Read Cyclops - pages . List character traits of Cyclops and Odysseus. How are they alike?How are they different? What do you learn about Odysseus so far about Odysseus?
Exit PAss
List character traits of Odysseus that make him a
Monday, November 5, 2012
Wednesday, November 7, The Odyssey
Objective: By the end of class, students will use text to complete open book quiz on background of The Odyssey and practice new vocabulary.
DO NOW
Use the text book, page 649, to help you complete side 1 of the handout.
Direct Instruction
Review vocabulary definitions and usage.
Hand out film review sheets and answer the first 9 together.
Guided / Independent
OPEN BOOK QUIZ
Use the textbook, pages 640-646 to answer the questions on the quiz handout provided. You may also use your notes.
Exit Pass
DO NOW
Use the text book, page 649, to help you complete side 1 of the handout.
Direct Instruction
Review vocabulary definitions and usage.
Hand out film review sheets and answer the first 9 together.
Guided / Independent
OPEN BOOK QUIZ
Use the textbook, pages 640-646 to answer the questions on the quiz handout provided. You may also use your notes.
Exit Pass
Sunday, November 4, 2012
Monday, November 5, The Odyssey
Objective: by the end of class, students will read introduction to the Odyssey, research characters and character traits.
DO NOW
Define Odyssey
Direct Instruction
Read introduction to Odyssey page - 649
Map travels - page 650
Read invocation - page 651
Guided / Independent
Research the following characters and find pics, bios, character traits, etc and send to me to print to add to our board. Write descriptions and character traits for each in your notebooks as well. Girls research the first four / boys the second four.
ODYSSEUS
ATHENA
PENELOPE
CIRCE
CALYPSO
HERMES
CYCLOPS
TELEMACHUS
Closure / Understanding
Print...post...review. Ensure descriptions of the above characters in notebooks.
Exit Pass
PROPERLY RETURN LAPTOPS!!!
DO NOW
Define Odyssey
( italics ) an epic poem attributed to Homer, describing Odysseus's adventures in his ten-year attempt to return home to Ithaca after the Trojan War.
2.
( often lowercase ) a long series of wanderings or adventures, especially when filled with notable experiences, hardships, etc.
Write Odyssey and first three vocabulary words on page 649 into notebooks.
Write Odyssey and first three vocabulary words on page 649 into notebooks.
Direct Instruction
Read introduction to Odyssey page - 649
Map travels - page 650
Read invocation - page 651
Guided / Independent
Research the following characters and find pics, bios, character traits, etc and send to me to print to add to our board. Write descriptions and character traits for each in your notebooks as well. Girls research the first four / boys the second four.
ODYSSEUS
ATHENA
PENELOPE
CIRCE
CALYPSO
HERMES
CYCLOPS
TELEMACHUS
Closure / Understanding
Print...post...review. Ensure descriptions of the above characters in notebooks.
Exit Pass
PROPERLY RETURN LAPTOPS!!!
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Friday, November 2, Greek Mythology
Objective: By the end of class, students will complete history of ancient greeks, and research facts and photos of ancient Greece and Greek mythology.
DO NOW
Myth handout
Direct Instruction
Complete any facts necessary from introduction. Write into notes as we scan together.
Guided / Independent
When you receive a laptop, research facts and photos from greek mythology and The Odyssey. You can google greek gods, the trojan war, etc. Find quotes, facts, photos. Here is a site with quotes - you'll need to retype your favorites onto a word document. Extra credit for wordles - THEY MUST BE SAVED AS A PDF AND THEN SHARED WITH ME ON GOOGLE DOCS IN ORDER FOR ME TO PRINT!
Each student should provide me with at least 5 facts, images or quotes that we can use to decorate th wall outside of my room. 10 points for each one that "MAKES" the board.!
Exit Pass
What is your favorite fact so far about greek myths?
DO NOW
Myth handout
Direct Instruction
Complete any facts necessary from introduction. Write into notes as we scan together.
Guided / Independent
When you receive a laptop, research facts and photos from greek mythology and The Odyssey. You can google greek gods, the trojan war, etc. Find quotes, facts, photos. Here is a site with quotes - you'll need to retype your favorites onto a word document. Extra credit for wordles - THEY MUST BE SAVED AS A PDF AND THEN SHARED WITH ME ON GOOGLE DOCS IN ORDER FOR ME TO PRINT!
Each student should provide me with at least 5 facts, images or quotes that we can use to decorate th wall outside of my room. 10 points for each one that "MAKES" the board.!
Exit Pass
What is your favorite fact so far about greek myths?
Thursday, November 1, Background to the Odyssey
Objective: By the end of class, students will learn the history of Greek mythology and the events that lead up to the Trojan War (The Illiad) and The Odyssey.
DO NOW
In your own words, explain the importance of the gods to the people of Ancient Greece. Tell me at least three gods/goddesses and what they are the god of.
Direct Instruction
Read Together background of Trojan War.
Guided Practice
Continue to read the Introduction pages 642-645 and answer the following questions:
1. What is an epic poem? - page 640
2. Who was Paris? page 641
2. Who was Helen ? Who was her husband? page 641
4. Who was Agamemnon? Page 641
5. Who ultimately kills Agamemnon? page 642
6. Who is our Hero in Trouble? Why is he in trouble? page 642
7. Why doesn't he want to go to war? (page 643
8. Who is his wife ? Who is his son?
9. How did he try to trick Agamemnon and Menaleus to not go to war? Why did it not work? page 643
10. What was Odysseus' plan to get into Troy? page 643
11. How long did it take to get inside those walls? page 643
12. Name a major theme of the Odyssey . (page 644)
13. Define MYTH. page 644
Exit Pass
DO NOW
In your own words, explain the importance of the gods to the people of Ancient Greece. Tell me at least three gods/goddesses and what they are the god of.
Direct Instruction
Read Together background of Trojan War.
Guided Practice
Continue to read the Introduction pages 642-645 and answer the following questions:
1. What is an epic poem? - page 640
2. Who was Paris? page 641
2. Who was Helen ? Who was her husband? page 641
4. Who was Agamemnon? Page 641
5. Who ultimately kills Agamemnon? page 642
6. Who is our Hero in Trouble? Why is he in trouble? page 642
7. Why doesn't he want to go to war? (page 643
8. Who is his wife ? Who is his son?
9. How did he try to trick Agamemnon and Menaleus to not go to war? Why did it not work? page 643
10. What was Odysseus' plan to get into Troy? page 643
11. How long did it take to get inside those walls? page 643
12. Name a major theme of the Odyssey . (page 644)
13. Define MYTH. page 644
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