Date and Learning Target |
Classwork and Resources |
Assignments |
2/25-26
I can better visualize the meaning of a Homeric Simile and their "special effects" by finding visual representation online.
Honors: I can analyze the Homeric simile by finding representation online and explaining what is being emphasized.
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Block 1 More Greek Words -- Quizziz
Homeric Similes -- appreciating them :) Assignment on SCHOOLOGY
Finish reading Book IX (the Kyklops)
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Complete your Homeric Similes work -- submit to Schoology
Make sure you have finished reading Book IX -- the Kyklops/Cyclops :)
Expect a reading quiz!
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2/21-22
I can use context clues to interpret words within Bk IX of The Odyssey.
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Block 1 -Greek Words in action Kahoot
Block 4 - More Greek Words Quizziz
Cicones & Lotus Eaters: Nature of Challenges
Infographic - ONE for both
Words in Context practice Book IX
Book IX of Odyssey on Actively Learn
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Get through 1/2 of Book IX
Finish your infographic for Cicones and Lotus Eaters
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2/15-20
I can manipulate Greek words to create new definitions.
I can review peers' infographics to help improve both theirs and my own.
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Block 1)
Greek prefixes, roots, and suffixes
Create 3 new words with their definitions
Block 4)
Greek Words in action Kahoot
Share infographics -- peer review using rubric
Read Parts I & II of Book IX on Actively Learn
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Finish reading Parts I & II of Book IX on Actively Learn if necessary |
2/13-14
I can create an infographic that summarizes the plot and key ideas from Book V of The Odyssey.
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Block 4) Greek prefixes, roots, and suffixes
Create 3 new words with their definitions
Both Sections:
Create an infographic (using online tool Venngage) about Calypso's Island -- see Schoology Assignment
This formative is practice -- others will be interim and summative...
Ms. S-V's sample discussed but you have to come up with your own!
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Finish and submit your infographic; we will discuss and assess them next class! |
2/12 SNOW DAY!
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2/8-11
I can create new words using Greek.
I can use reading strategies to tackle the challenging text of the Odyssey.
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Appositive and Practice
video through Troy
Tackling The Odyssey
Book V on Actively Learn as assigned :)
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Finish Book V on Actively Learn
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2/6-7
I can understand the desire driving Odysseus
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Khan Academy LINKING
Gilligan's Island, Ogygia, and other paradises
What could make YOU want to leave these places?
Notes
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Complete 20 minutes of Khan Academy practices -- grammar and effective language use |
2/4-5
I can relate to Ralston's story of grit and describe a time I too had to "tough it out."
I can tell and listen to a story about grit in small groups.
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Comma Splices and Fused Sentences
PDF
Block 1 Watch the Grit Actively Learn assignment
Stories about Grit -- surviving the worst!
Aaron RalstonÅ› story
His own words
Story Telling
Think of a time you almost gave up -- use the Story Telling Hints doc to help brainstorm -- then tell to small group; feedback from group about what held their attention, what didn't
Pixar in a Box Story Telling
Adulting choice: for WIT
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Important term to understand: suitor -- a man who pursues a relationship with a particular woman, with a view to marriage.
Watch the video summary of The Odyssey
We will start reading at about 5:30 minutes in...Book V :)
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Complete Khan Academy practices
- Within Sentence Punctuation
- Sentence Boundaries
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2/1
I can peer edit using a checklist created from the rubric.
I can give partner's essay a meaningful title
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Create Checklist from Rubric
Peer Edit
Title partner's essay
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Submit final copy (no edits, titled, formal) to Schoology before next class
extra credit: submit final copy to Schoology by Sunday Noon.
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