Monday, November 25:
- Read through the summaries for Books 13-20. Pay special attention to the bolded portions.
- Go over Book 12 processing sheet
- Begin reading Book 21 in class
- Commas and semicolons quiz tomorrow!
Tuesday, November 26:
- Quiz: Commas and Semicolons
- Finish reading Book 21 in groups and begin completing the Books 21-22 processing sheet. The worksheet will be finished in class on Monday of next week. Have a great Thanksgiving break!
Monday, November 18:
- Warm-Up
- Begin reading Book 10 of The Odyssey in class
- Non-Fiction Friday this week
- Greek Gods & Goddesses quiz tomorrow!
Tuesday, November 19:
- Quiz: Greek Gods & Goddesses
- Finish reading Book 10
- Receive summary of Book 11. This will not be read in class; please read the summary by tomorrow.
Wednesday, November 20:
- Read Book 12 in groups and complete the processing sheet.
- Commas and Semicolons quiz next week Tuesday
Thursday, November 21:
- Receive The Odyssey Literary Essay assignment and shaping sheets - due date TBA
- Commas and Semicolons review game
- Finish Book 12 processing sheet
Friday, November 22:
- Non-Fiction Friday #5:
- Write responses to the questions (listed on the handout) for your article (15 mins)
- Whole-class discussion on a chosen student's article. You must speak at least once in order to receive full credit for the discussion portion of your grade.
Monday, November 11:
- Warm-Up
- Begin reading Book 9 of The Odyssey aloud in class. We will be stopping at various points in the reading to discuss the book.
- Fiction Friday this week!
- Greek Gods/Goddesses Quiz next week Tuesday, November 19.
Tuesday, November 12:
- Warm-Up
- Continue reading Book 9
- Comma Practice 3: Add or delete commas from the provided paragraph. We will go over the answers at the end of the hour.
Wednesday, November 13:
- Writing reflection: Quarter 1
- Notes: Semicolons
- Finish reading Book 9 - complete the reading in your groups. Take turns reading aloud and summarizing.
Thursday, November 14:
- Book 9 Comic Activity
- Summarize the 8 most important events of Book 9 by creating a comic. Use one frame for each event. Avoid writing captions or dialogue; use MINIMUM text if needed. Draw straight lines when appropriate and use color. Blank paper and coloring utensils will be provided. Due Monday, November 18.
Friday, November 15:
- Fiction Friday #5:
- Read your choice book. Continue to do so even after you finish your reading log.
- Complete your reading log: write one summary paragraph, one analytic paragraph, and one personal reaction paragraph. Follow the directions on the handout given to you. This is due at the end of the hour.
Monday, November 4:
- Check Warm-Ups
- Finish mythology presentations
Tuesday, November 5:
- No school - enjoy your day off! :)
Wednesday, November 6:
- Warm-Up
- Notes: Commas
- Work on comma practice 1 and 2 - due tomorrow!
Thursday, November 7:
- Warm-Up
- Check and go over comma practice 1 and 2
- Notes: The Odyssey Background: Books 1-8
Friday, November 8:
- Non-Fiction Friday #4:
- Write responses to the questions (listed on the handout) for your article (15 mins)
- Whole-class discussion on a chosen student's article. You must speak at least once in order to receive full credit for the discussion portion of your grade.
