Odyssey, Thurs & Fri, 4/19-4/20: "The Land of the Dead," "The Sirens," Show-not-tell writing, and vocabulary study

THURSDAY: "The Land of the Dead" and "The Sirens": perspective/POV

Today I will:
~Analyze, interpret (make meaning from), and respond to complex text by annotating & discussing "The Land of the Dead" and "The Sirens; Scylla and Charybdis"
~Apply my knowledge of show-not-tell writing by completing a 7-minute quick-write

Agenda:
Warm-up (7 min): Focus on "show-not-tell" writing.


~"The Land of the Dead" (pp. 914-915): popcorn reading (3 sentence minimum)
**Afterward, table groups should generate a list of: 2 questions, 2 comments, 2 significant quotes** Focus your attention on diction & mood
~Whole-class discussion, then answer the post-reading question on Google Classroom.

When you finish answering the "Land of the Dead" question, move on to "The Sirens" reading:
~"The Sirens" (pp.916-922); silent reading, or use headphones and follow along as you listen to the text via YouTube here: https://youtu.be/Qj96UQIGL6s?t=8m11s (listen from 8:11-17:33) Focus your attention on diction & POV (point of view)
~Reading packet stamped for annotations before dismissal (10 points)

Homework:
~Submit "The Witch Circe" post-reading work Friday by 7:30am
~Honors: 1st dialectical journal entry due via Google Classroom on Friday

FRIDAY: creative writing, vocabulary, blogging, & movie-watching

Today I will:
~Apply my knowledge of show-not-tell writing by completing a 7-minute quick-write
~Define and comprehend new vocabulary terms by engaging in 15-minutes of self-directed word-study time
~Apply my knowledge of technology by publishing a new blog entry

Agenda:
Warm-up (7 min): Focus on show-not-tell writing. ACTIVE VOICE! ("Fear squeezed my heart" or "My body went numb with fear" instead of "I was scared.")


~Vocabulary (15 min): Grab a handout with the new set of vocabulary words, and staple it to the paper you already have. The next quiz (on 4/30) will include all the words.
~Time to make flash cards -or- to draw pictures on the sheet -or- to create a Quizlet. Let Mr. Gideon know what method you will use to study the words.

~Blogging (15 min work time): 
1.) Choose your favorite quick-write, develop it further, proofread it, etc.
2.) Come up with a creative and/or thought-provoking title
3.) Add 1 or more images that relate (photo, painting, gif, YouTube video, etc)
4.) Include a link to another article, story, etc. that relates to your writing. 

~Watch The Odyssey (approx 45 min):
Come up with at least 3 questions or comments to discuss on Monday

Homework:
~Publish a blog entry by 7:30am on Monday (directions above)

Looking ahead:
Mon, 4/30: Vocab quiz on all 22 words
Tues, 5/1: Odyssey assessment
Fri, 5/4: Progress Reports // If you have any missing work, the last day I will accept it for this portion of Q4 is this day.
Mon-Fri, 5/7-5/11: Write personal narrative essays