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Homer isn't just a cartoon character who lives in Springfield: building background knowledge for Homer's Odyssey

Today I will:
~Practice creative writing by doing a 7-minute quick-write.
~Build background knowledge for The Odyssey through participation in an expert-base group reciprocal teaching activity.

Agenda:
Warm-up: 7-minute quick-write: title your page "Burning House."

~Building background knowledge for The Odyssey: expert-base group activity
~Click the following link to view a slide show: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/12EOpKHZ_r40BSKXOn9UCLdj1cfd4ZDDw0H8cvrOZl7s/edit?usp=sharing
~Comments on the slides indicate each table group's assignment.

 ~After, go back to your table group and compare notes
~If time: watch The Odyssey Crash Course

 Homework:
CP: None
Hon: Decide upon your extra novel.

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