• SLOT-Read and Annotate Article of the Week #8 for Speaker and Occasion. Make sure to label and explain all annotations.
• SSR-Book Talks. Read novel for 10 minutes.
• The Odyssey-Read “Sailing From Troy” and “The Lotus Eaters.” Complete all work found on the PowerPoint document for both sections.
  • Sailing From Troy and The Lotus Eaters
  • The Odyssey Work-Complete slides one and two while you read “Sailing From Troy” and “The Lotus Eaters.”

• SLOT-Read and Annotate Article of the Week #8 for connections only. Remember to have one of each type of connection: Text to Text, Text to Self, and Text to World. Label and FULLY explain all annotations. This week’s Article will be a SUMMATIVE grade.
  • AoW #8
• SSR– Book Talks. Read novel for 10 minutes and respond to the following reflection: What type of conflict(s) are in your book? (internal/external, character vs…) Describe the conflict(s) in detail. 
• The Odyssey-Take notes and discuss the genre of Epic Poetry and the Epic Hero.
  • The Odyssey Notes

• SLOT-Respond to the following prompt in 1-2 paragraphs referencing Article of the Week #7. Make sure to include textual evidence: Should parents be concerned about their children playing football?
  • If you were absent on Friday, staple your writing prompt to article #7 and submit to the tray on Monday.
• SSR-Book Talks.
• The Odyssey-Finish watching the movie Troy for background knowledge on the Trojan War.
  • Exit Ticket: Explain at least two cause and effect relationships in the movie Troy  and compare and contrast Prince Hector with Prince Paris. Both questions require the use of a thinking map.

• SLOT-Read and Annotate Article of the Week #7 for Subject and Tone. Make sure to label and explain all annotations.
• SSR-Book Talks.
• The Odyssey-Continue watching Troy for background information on the Trojan War.

SLOT-Read and Annotate Article of the Week #7 for Audience and Purpose. Make sure to label and explain all annotations.

SSR-Book Talks

The Odyssey-Continue watching Troy for background knowledge on the Trojan War.

• SLOT-Read and Annotate Article of the Week #7 for Speaker and Occasion. Make sure to label and explain all annotations.
• SSR-Book Talks
• The Odyssey-Watch Troy for background knowledge of the Trojan War.

Reminder-Honors Only! Activity #3 due tomorrow!

• SLOT-Read and Annotate Article of the Week #7 for Connections only. You must have one of each type of connection: Text to Text, Text to Self, and Text to World. Make sure to label and explain all annotations.
  • AoW #7 Concussions
• SSR-Book Talks. Read novel for 15 minutes.
• The Odyssey-Expert Folder Presentations
  • Honors Only-Activity #3 for homework. Due Wednesday!
  • INDIVIDUAL Activity 3: Creative Application
    1. Each of you will complete the following:
       1. Create an ORIGINAL god or goddess of your choosing. Give them a Greek inspired name. (For example, please refrain from “God of Sun” or “Sunny”)
       2. Draw and color a picture of this deity on computer paper.                          (10 summative points)
       3. Type a 2 paragraph description of the deity, including their physical description, powers, family tree (genealogy), and behaviors/ attitudes. (Ideas 6pts. x 2 + Organization 6pts. x 2 = 24 summative points)

     

• SLOT-Read and Annotate Article of the Week #6 for Subject and Tone. Make sure to label and explain all annotations.
  • AoW #6 AI
• SSR-Book Talks.
• The Odyssey–
  • LA 1-Activity #2 Due by the end of the hour. Remember to bring a white poster board and your art supplies for tomorrow’s activity. Presentations are Monday!
  • HLA 1-Continue working on Activity #1. Presentations are Monday! Also, make sure to have your 5 quiz questions with answers (Activity #2)  printed and ready to submit on Monday.

• SLOT-Read and Annotate Article of the Week #6 for Audience and Purpose. Make sure to label and explain all annotations.
• SSR-Book Talks
• Odyssey-Expert Folders
  • LA 1-Finish Activity #1. Due at the end of the hour.
  • HLA 1-Continue working on Activity #1. Presentations are Monday!

Reminder LA 1 ONLY-You must bring in a WHITE poster board for Friday’s assignment. One per group. 

• SLOT-Read and annotate Article of the Week #6 for Speaker and Occasion. Make sure to label and explain all annotations.
• SSR-Book Talks.
• Odyssey-Begin Expert Folder Activity #1.