FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL! (2 hours)

WELCOME!!

In 1st Period Only:

• Discuss school forms that need to be filled out
• Assign lockers

High School Orientation (6-8pm)

Bring:

• Completed forms to your first period class
• Pencil (or pen) and paper

In Class:

• Introductory letter assigned

In Class:

• TurnItIn.com Introduced

Assigned:

• EOLang: p. 53-56: Ex. 5-6
• Set up your TurnItIn.com account
• Keep working on your introductory letter (Due Tuesday)

Seating chart day!

Sit where you want to stay!

Due:

• EOLang: p. 53-56: Ex. 5-6
• Your TurnItIn account should be set up.

In class:

• Check grammar
• Submitting files to TurnItIn.com

Assigned:

• EOLang: p. 58-60: Ex. 7, Rev. A
• Introductory letter due tomorrow

Due:

• EOLang: p. 58-60: Ex. 7, Rev. A
• Introductory letter

In Class:

• Library orientation

Assigned:

• EOLang: p. 63-69: Ex. 11, 14, 15, 18 (Due Friday)

In Class:

• Benchmark: Practice ACT English and Reading Tests
• Textbooks assigned

Due:

• Mythology summer reading assignment
• EOLang: p. 63-69: Ex. 11, 14, 15, 18

In Class:

• Check grammar
• Discuss DOK Wheel
• Discuss MJP and Socratic Seminar assessment

Assigned:

• EOLang: p. 68-73: Ex. 20, 21, Rev. B
• DOK practice questions (3-5 level 3 questions)
• MJP Review and DOK questions assignment (due Wed./Thurs.)

Due:

• EOLang: p. 68-73: Ex. 20, 21, Rev. B
• DOK practice questions (3-5 level 3 questions)

Assigned:

• EOLang: p. 73-81: Ex. 23, 25, Chapter Review Exercise A
• MJP Review and DOK questions assignment (due Wed./Thurs.)

Due:

• EOLang: p. 73-81: Ex. 23, 25, Chapter Review Exercise A

Assigned:

• EOLang: p. 81-84: Ex. 27, Chapter Review Ex. B-C (Due Friday)

• Study for the grammar test on EOLang Chapter 1: Parts of Speech (Friday)

• Optional: complete the extra review assignment and check your answers.
• Finish the MJP Review and DOK questions assignment (due Wed./Thurs.)

Periods 4, 6, and 7: Report straight to the library for class

Due:

• MJP Review and DOK questions assignment (uploaded to turnitin.com before 8am)

In Class:

• Summer Reading Assessment: MJP Socratic Seminar

Due:

• EOLang: p. 81-84: Ex. 27, Chapter Review Ex. B-C

In Class:

• Check grammar
• Grammar Test: Chapter 1: Parts of Speech

Assigned:

• EOLang: p. 93-97: Rev. A, Ex. 7, 8, 9

Due:

• EOLang: p. 93-97: Rev. A, Ex. 7, 8, 9

In Class:

• Look at grammar test
• Check grammar
• Syntactic variety handout and discussion

Assigned:

• EOLang: p. 98-101: Ex. 11, 12, Rev. B

Due:

• EOLang: p. 98-101: Ex. 11, 12, Rev. B

In Class:

• Syntactic variety handout and discussion

Assigned:

• EOLang: p. 102-106: Ex. 14, 16, 18
• Create 6 sample sentences: 1 sentence for openers 1-3 and 3 sentences for opener 4

Due:

• EOLang: p. 102-106: Ex. 14, 16, 18
• Create 6 sample sentences: 1 sentence for openers 1-3 and 3 sentences for opener 4

In Class:

• Check grammar
• Check samples sentences and discuss the remaining openers and dress-ups
• Practice rewriting paragraph using dress-ups and openers

Assigned:

• EOLang: p. 107-110: Ex. 19, Rev. C, Rev. D, Ex. 20
• Complete a key word outline for "The Effect of Music on Plants." Then rewrite the first four sentences using (and labeling) as many openers and dress-ups as you can from your handout. Do not work a long time on this. It is practice and can be hand-written.

Due:

• EOLang: p. 107-110: Ex. 19, Rev. C, Rev. D, Ex. 20

Assigned:

• EOLang: p. 111-113: Chapter 2 Review: Ex. A-D (for exercises B and C, ignore the directions. For these exercises, find the simple subject, the simple predicate, and any complements in each sentence.) (Due Tues.)
• Syntactic Variety Writing Assignment: typed and labeled draft due next Fri.

Due:

• EOLang: p. 111-113: Chapter 2 Review: Ex. A-D (for exercises B and C, ignore the directions. For these exercises, find the simple subject, the simple predicate, and any complements in each sentence.)

In Class:

• Check grammar
• Discuss the syntactic variety writing assignment

Assigned:

• Study for grammar test. Look at the extra review for more practice.

In Class:

• Grammar Test: Chapter 2: Parts of the Sentence

Assigned:

• Reading: Lit p. 28-30, 58-82: Notes on Plot and "The Most Dangerous Game" (story is due Monday)
  There will be a quiz on Monday, so be sure to read the story carefully and be able to discuss characters and elements of the plot. The vocabulary on page 59 will also be on the quiz.

Due:

• Reading: Lit p. 28-30: Plot and Conflict
• Syntactic Variety Writing Assignment: typed and labeled draft for peer review

In Class:

• Peer review Syntactic Variety Writing Assignment using the assignment rubric.
• Discuss literary terms concerning plot and conflict, especially "climax"

Assigned:

• Continue reading: Lit p. 58-82: "The Most Dangerous Game"
  There will be a quiz on Monday, so be sure to read the story carefully and be able to discuss characters and elements of the plot. The vocabulary on page 59 will also be on the quiz.
• Make revisions based on peer review. Final draft due Monday.

Due:

• Reading: Lit p. 58-82: "The Most Dangerous Game" (also the vocabulary from the story)
• Syntactic Variety Writing Assignment: revised, typed, and labeled draft

In Class:

• Quiz: EOLit p. 58-82: "The Most Dangerous Game" and vocabulary from p. 59
• Discussion over story
• Notes over Short Story Literary Terms

Assigned:

• EOLang: p. 117-119: Ex. 2
• Read and take notes on Lit p. 202-207: Character and Point of View
• Read and take notes on Lit p. 432-439: Theme and Symbol

Due:

• EOLang: p. 117-119: Ex. 2
• Read Lit p. 202-207: Character and Point of View
• Read Lit p. 432-439: Theme and Symbol

In Class:

• Check grammar
• Finish discussion on climax and conflict
• Take notes on / discuss Point-Of-View, Characterization, Character types, and theme

Assigned:

• EOLang: p. 117-121: Ex. 3, Rev. B
• Lit p. 328-335: Setting, Mood, and Imagery
• From "The Most Dangerous Game," identify the types of characters Zaroff, Ivan, and Rainsford are. Cite specific examples as evidence
• From "The Most Dangerous Game," identify a possibles topics and at least one possible theme that you can support with evidence from the story.

Due:

• EOLang: p. 117-121: Ex. 3, Rev. B
• Lit p. 328-335: Setting, Mood, and Imagery
• From "The Most Dangerous Game," identify the types of characters Zaroff, Ivan, and Rainsford are. Cite specific examples as evidence
• From "The Most Dangerous Game," identify a possibles topics and at least one possible theme that you can support with evidence from the story.

In Class:

• Check grammar and look at last week's grammar test
• Discuss character questions from "The Most Dangerous Game"
• Introduce concepts of Claim, Data, Warrant in writing.
• Introduce the writing rules handout
• Discuss theme

Assigned:

• Read notes on Character, Theme, and Setting
• Read handout on Writing Rules (you will be using this handout on Monday as you write paragraphs in class)

Due:

• Read notes on Character, Theme, and Setting
• Read handout on Writing Rules (you will be using this handout on Monday as you write paragraphs in class)

In Class:

• Work in groups of 2 or 3 (no more than 3) to complete the paragraph writing prompts on Point-of-View and Characterization in "The Most Dangerous Game." You must complete both paragraphs. You may write your draft of the paragraph on the handout or on a separate sheet of paper, but everyone must write out a paragraph on his or her own (even though you are working in small groups).
• In your paragraphs, pay close attention to the topic sentence, meeting the necessary requirements as listed on the Writing Rules handout
• Thiink about the concepts of Claim, Data, Warrant as you write. When you make a claim, back it up with evidence (which can include direct quotations or paraphrases or other details from the passage), and then explain how each piece of evidence proves the claim.

Assigned:

• Whatever you don't complete in class, you will have to complete on your own for homework.
• There is an assignment due Wed./Thurs. that you may want to get started on.

Due:

• Written drafts of two paragraphs, answering the prompts you were given yesterday.

In Class:

• Today, you will work in your groups to type up a formal, final draft of your paragraph. It must have all of your group members' names on it.
• Be sure you work together on this final draft. It will be a group grade, so everyone is responsible to make sure it is done correctly.
• You may use the laptops at the side of the room to work, but please be sure to return them and plug them in at the end of class.
• You will be submitting this draft electronically to TurnItIn.com. It can be submitted by any one of your group members. Submit it by the end of class.

Assigned:

• EOLang: p. 122: Ex. 3, Rev. C
• Read LIT p. 222-239: "The Necklace"
  There will be a quiz (no vocabulary).

Also, answer the following questions on your own paper:
(1) What is the point of view in the story? Provide evidence.
(2) What effect does POV have on the ending?
(3) What irony occurs in the story (irony defined on p. 101)?
(4) What is a main theme of the story (one that relates to the whole story and not just one part)?

Due:

• EOLang: p. 122: Ex. 3, Rev. C
• Read LIT p. 222-239: "The Necklace"
  There will be a quiz (no vocabulary).

Also, answer the following questions on your own paper:
(1) What is the point of view in the story? Provide evidence.
(2) What effect does POV have on the ending?
(3) What irony occurs in the story (irony defined on p. 101)?
(4) What is a main theme of the story (one that relates to the whole story and not just one part)?

In Class:

• Quiz: EOLit p. 222-239: "The Necklace"
• Discussion of POV, irony, theme in "The Necklace"

Assigned:

• Review EOLang p. 116-122. There will be a quiz on prepositional phrases on Friday.
• Sign in to Vocabulary.com (see announcements above) and complete the practice on the assigned list
• Due Monday: Read Lit p. 370-382: "The Cask of Amontillado" (vocabulary will be included on the quiz).
  Answer the following questions on your own paper:
  (1) What is the setting of the story? Be sure to describe how it changes.
  (2) How does the mood change as the setting changes?
  (3) What is a theme of the story?
  (4) Provide an example of verbal, situational, and dramatic irony.

Due:

• Sign in to Vocabulary.com (see announcements above) and complete the practice on the assigned list

In Class:

• Quiz: Prepositional Phrases

Assigned:

• Continue work on Lit p. 370-382: "The Cask of Amontillado" (vocabulary will be included on the quiz). (Due Monday)
  Answer the following questions on your own paper:
  (1) What is the setting of the story? Be sure to describe how it changes.
  (2) How does the mood change as the setting changes?
  (3) What is a theme of the story?
  (4) Provide an example of verbal, situational, and dramatic irony.

Due:

• Lit p. 370-382: "The Cask of Amontillado" (vocabulary will be included on the quiz).
  Answer the following questions on your own paper:
  (1) What is the setting of the story? Be sure to describe how it changes.
  (2) How does the mood change as the setting changes?
  (3) What is a theme of the story?
  (4) Provide an example of verbal, situational, and dramatic irony.

In Class:

• Quiz: Lit p. 370-382: "The Cask of Amontillado" (including vocabulary)

Assigned:

• Read Lit p. 100-109: “The Gift of the Magi,” and answer the following on your own paper (no vocabulary will be on the quiz):
  (1) What is the point of view in the story? Provide evidence.
  (2) What effect does POV have on the ending?
  (3) What is an allusion? How is it used in a story? (See pages 925 and R102 in Lit book.)
  (4) What allusions are present in the story and what is the effect of each?
  (5) What is ironic about the ending?
  (6) What is a theme of the story?

Due:

• Lit p. 100-109: “The Gift of the Magi” (no vocabulary will be on the quiz):
  Answer the following questions on your own paper:
  (1) What is the point of view in the story? Provide evidence.
  (2) What effect does POV have on the ending?
  (3) What is an allusion? How is it used in a story? (See pages 925 and R102 in Lit book.)
  (4) What allusions are present in the story and what is the effect of each?
  (5) What is ironic about the ending?
  (6) What is a theme of the story?

In Class:

• Quiz: Lit p. 100-109: “The Gift of the Magi”

Assigned:

• Lit p. 460-478: "The Scarlet Ibis" (no vocabulary will be on the quiz)
• Analyze the story for setting, POV, climax, character types, and theme.

Due:

• Lit p. 460-478: "The Scarlet Ibis" (no vocabulary will be on the quiz)
• Analyze the story for setting, POV, climax, character types, and theme.

In Class:

• Quiz: Lit p. 460-478: "The Scarlet Ibis"

Assigned:

• Due Monday: Lit p. 536-540: "The Golden Kite, the Silver Wind" (this story is not in the online textbook, but the questions are here)
  A. Answer the multiple choice questions on p. 544-545, #1-13
  B. Analyze the story for setting, POV, climax, character types, and theme. Write out your analysis as we do in class.
• Study for the short story literary terms test tomorrow

In Class:

• Unit Test Part 1: Short Story Literary Terms

Due:

• Lit p. 536-540: "The Golden Kite, the Silver Wind"(this story is not in the online textbook, but the questions are here)
  A. Answer the multiple choice questions on p. 544-545, #1-13
  B. Analyze the story for setting, POV, climax, character types, and theme. Write out your analysis as we do in class.

In Class:

• Review for short story analysis test

Assigned:

• Study for the short story analysis test tomorrow

In Class:

• Unit Test Part 2: Short Story Analysis

In Class:

• Assignments handed out
• Grades checked
• Class time to work on revisions of Mythology chapters 1-2 questions

Thurs.

NO CLASS

PSAT Pre-bubbling

ACT Cert

NO CLASS!

Spirit Day/Pig-Out

Spirit Week: HS Dress Up: Class Colors / Spirit Wear

End of Quarter 1

Due:

• Revisions of the Mythology chapters 1 and 2 questions (uploaded to turnitin.com)

In Class:

• Discuss short story unit test
• Background Notes on Greek Mythology and Ancient Greece (test Monday)

Assigned:

• Mythology Foreword and Introduction study questions (answered on your own paper). Follow the directions on the handout carefully. Due Thurs./Fri.
• Complete the Mythology Part 1 vocabulary practice on Vocabulary.com (due Thurs./Fri.)

IMPORTANT! ROOM CHANGE:

Periods 1 and 4 will meet in Dr. Roland's room in the annex, #335 (first door on the left as you enter the annex). I will have sign-ups for topics there as soon as I can get there.

Bring Edith Hamilton's Mythology to class

In Class:

• Complete background Notes on Greek Mythology and Ancient Greece (test Monday)
• Sign up for presentation topics (starting at 7:50 am--first come, first served)

Assigned:

• Continue working on Mythology Foreword and Introduction study questions (answered on your own paper). Follow the directions on the handout carefully. Due Thurs./Fri.
• Complete the Mythology Part 1 vocabulary practice on Vocabulary.com (due Thurs./Fri.)

Wed.

No Class: PSAT

7-period schedule today! Those students not testing in periods 1-4, report to the auditorium. Bring your Mythology work.

Those of you who are testing, good luck!

Due:

• Mythology Part 1 vocabulary practice on Vocabulary.com
• Mythology Foreword and Introduction study questions (answered on your own paper).

In Class:

• Notes over the Olympians. Quiz Wed./Thurs.

Assigned:

• Mythology Chapters 3-4: "How the World and Mankind were Created" and "The Earliest Heroes": Study Questions due Tuesday.

In Class:

• Test on Mythology Background Notes
• Finish Chapters 3-4 questions. Begin Chapters 5-6 reading.

Assigned:

• Mythology Chapters 5-6: "Cupid and Psyche" and "Eight Brief Tales of Lovers" (Due Friday)
  Quiz on Friday over "Cupid and Psyche" and:
  1. Pyramus and Thisbe
  2. Orpheus and Eurydice
  3. Pygmalion and Galatea
  4. Baucis and Philemon
  5. Daphne

(The other stories in Chapter 6 will not be on the quiz, but you still need to read them.)

Due:

• Mythology Chapters 3-4: "How the World and Mankind were Created" and "The Earliest Heroes": Study Questions
• Sign-up for presentation topics by the end of class today

In Class:

• Begin work on analysis for presentation

Assigned:

• Continue reading Chapters 5-6. Quiz Friday.

In Class:

• Meet in Library Computer Lab
• Review/discuss PowerPoint design for presentations
• In-class work on PowerPoint presentations
• Continue notes on Olympians

Due:

• Mythology Chapters 5-6: "Cupid and Psyche" and "Eight Brief Tales of Lovers"
  Quiz today over "Cupid and Psyche" and:
  1. Pyramus and Thisbe
  2. Orpheus and Eurydice
  3. Pygmalion and Galatea
  4. Baucis and Philemon
  5. Daphne

(The other stories in Chapter 6 will not be on the quiz, but you still need to read them.)

In Class:

• Quiz: Chapters 5-6

Assigned:

• Reading and questions: Mythology Chapters 7-8: "The Quest for the Golden Fleece" and "Four Great Adventures." Due Mon. IF you are scheduled to present on Monday, then you have the option of turning these in late (by Wed.)

Due:

• Reading and questions: Mythology Chapters 7-8: "The Quest for the Golden Fleece" and "Four Great Adventures." IF you are scheduled to present on Monday, then you have the option of turning these in late (by Wed.)

In Class:

• Presentations: Mythology Chapters 3-6

Assigned:

• Mythology Chapter 9: "Perseus." Quiz tomorrow. IF you are scheduled to present tomorrow, then you have the option of taking the quiz late (by Fri.)

Due:

• Mythology Chapter 9: "Perseus"

In Class:

• Quiz: Chapter 9
• Presentations: Mythology Chapter 7

Assigned:

• Mythology Chapters 10-12: and "Theseus," "Hercules," and "Atalanta" (Due Friday)

In Class:

• Presentations: Mythology Chapters 8-9

Assigned:

• Continue reading Mythology Chapters 10-12: and "Theseus," "Hercules," and "Atalanta" (Due Friday)

Due:

• Mythology Chapters 10-12: and "Theseus," "Hercules," and "Atalanta"

In Class:

• Quiz: Chapters 10-12
• Presentations: Mythology Chapter 10-12

Assigned:

• Study questions: Mythology Chapters 13-14: "The Trojan War" and "The Fall of Troy": Due Tues.

Due:

• No assignments due today. Continued working on assignment Tues.

In Class:

• The Trojan War!

Assigned:

• Read Mythology Chapter 18: "The House of Thebes": Due Wed./Thurs.
• Read and complete study questions: Mythology Chapters 17-19: "The Great Families of Mythology": Due Fri.

Due:

• Study questions: Mythology Chapters 13-14: "The Trojan War" and "The Fall of Troy"

In Class:

• The Trojan War! (Continued)

Assigned:

• Finish study questions: Mythology Chapters 17-19: "The Great Families of Mythology": Due Friday

Wed. (Odd)

& Fri. (Even)

Due:

• Mythology Chapter 18: "The House of Thebes" (reading only)

In Class:

• Presentations: Mythology Chapters 17-18 (and any others we need to catch up)
• Quiz: Chapter 18: "The House of Thebes"
• Notes over the Olympians

Assigned:

• Study for Olympians quiz. Remember, spelling counts!
• Finish study questions: Mythology Chapters 17-19: "The Great Families of Mythology"

Due:

• Study questions: Mythology Chapters 17-19: The Houses of Atreus, Thebes, and Athens

In Class:

• Quiz: The Olympians
• Presentations: Mythology Chapters 17-18

Assigned:

• Study questions: Mythology Chapters 20-21: "The Less Important Myths": Due Tues.

Due:

• Study questions: Mythology Chapters 20-21: "The Less Important Myths"

In Class:

• Review for the Mythology Unit Test

Assigned:

• Study for the Mythology Unit Test

In Class:

• Mythology Unit Test

Assigned (Due Friday):

• EOLang: p. 122-124: Rev. C #6-10 and Ex. 4
• Read background in Holt Literature   p. 1186-1201
• Bring a copy of Fagles's translation of The Odyssey

Assigned (Due Monday):

• Work on study questions for The Odyssey: Books 1-2

Assigned (Due Tuesday):

• Vocabulary.com: The Odyssey: Books 1-4
  Complete the practice by Tuesday. Anyone who masters the list will earn an extra credit point.
• The Odyssey: Books 1-4

Due:

• EOLang: p. 122-124: Rev. C #6-10 and Ex. 4
• Background in Holt Literature  p. 1186-1201

In Class:

• Check grammar
• Background notes on The Odyssey

Assigned:

• Continue reading The Odyssey: Books 1-4
• Continue the assignment on Vocabulary.com: The Odyssey: Books 1-4
  Complete the practice by Tuesday. Anyone who masters the list will earn an extra credit point.

Due:

• Have a copy of Fagles's translation of The Odyssey

In Class:

• Work on vocabulary
• Continue reading and study questions

Assigned:

• Finish reading The Odyssey: Books 1-4. Study for quiz.
• EOLang p. 126: Ex. 6

Due:

• Vocabulary.com: The Odyssey: Books 1-4
  Complete the practice by Tuesday. Anyone who masters the list will earn an extra credit point.
• The Odyssey: Books 1-4
• EOLang p. 122-124: Rev. C #6-10 and Ex. 4, p. 126: Ex. 6

In Class:

• Quiz:The Odyssey: Books 1-4
• Check grammar
• Discussion: The Odyssey

Assigned:

• EOLang p. 126-130: Rev. D, Ex. 7, Ex. 8
• The Odyssey: Books 5-8 (Due Friday)
• Vocabulary.com: The Odyssey: Books 5-12
  Complete the practice by Friday. Anyone who masters the list will earn an extra credit point.

Due:

• EOLang p. 126-130: Rev. D, Ex. 7, Ex. 8

In Class:

• Check grammar
• Discussion: The Odyssey
• In-class reading and work on vocabulary

Assigned:

• EOLang p. 130-133: Rev. E, Ex. 9
• Continue reading The Odyssey
• Study reading for quiz

Due:

• EOLang p. 130-133: Rev. E, Ex. 9
• Vocabulary.com: The Odyssey: Books 5-12
  Complete the practice by Friday. Anyone who masters the list will earn an extra credit point.
• The Odyssey: Books 5-8

In Class:

• Quiz: The Odyssey: Books 5-8

• Discussion: The Odyssey Books 5-8

Assigned:

• Continue reading The Odyssey
• EOLang p. 133-134: Ex. 10, Ex. 11, Rev. F

Due:

• EOLang p. 133-134: Ex. 10, Ex. 11, Rev. F
• The Odyssey: Books 9-12

In Class:

• Quiz: The Odyssey: Books 9-12
• Introduce vocabulary: The Odyssey: Books 13-24

Assigned:

• Continue reading The Odyssey
• EOLang p. 134-137: Rev. G, Ex. 12
• Vocabulary.com practice: Books 13-24 (due next Friday) 

Due:

• EOLang p. 134-137: Rev. G, Ex. 12

In Class:

• Check and discuss grammar
• Discuss vocabulary: The Odyssey: Books 13-24
• Discuss The Odyssey

Assigned:

• EOLang p. 137-141: Rev. H and Chapter Review #1-30
• Continue Reading
• Continue Vocabulary.com practice: Books 13-24 (due Friday)

Due:

• EOLang p. 137-141: Rev. H and Chapter Review #1-30
• The Odyssey: Books 13-16

In Class:

• Quiz: The Odyssey: Books 13-16
• Check and discuss grammar assignment
• Discuss The Odyssey

Assigned:

• EOLang p. 139-141: Chapter Review #31-45
• Extra grammar practice (optional): EOLang p. 114-115: Diagnostic Preview
• Study for grammar test: Chapter 3: The Phrase
• Continue Reading
• Continue Vocabulary.com practice: Books 13-24 (due Friday)

Due:

• EOLang p. 139-141: Chapter Review #31-45
• Extra grammar practice (optional): EOLang p. 114-115: Diagnostic Preview

In Class:

• Grammar Test: Chapter 3: The Phrase
• Discussion over The Odyssey
•  Continue Vocabulary.com practice: Books 13-24 (due Friday)

Due:

• Vocabulary.com practice: Books 13-24
• The Odyssey: Books 17-19

In Class:

• Quiz: The Odyssey: Books 17-19

Assigned:

• The Odyssey: Books 20-24

Due:

• The Odyssey: Books 20-24

In Class:

• Quiz: The Odyssey: Books 20-24
• Begin notes on The Hero Cycle

Assigned:

• Review your notes over the epic
• List the characteristics of the epic hero of The Odyssey. Have examples to support your characteristics.
• Find the Homeric similes on pages 468, 451, 397, and 243

In Class:

• Notes over The Odyssey and review
• Notes on The Hero Cycle

Assigned:

• Study for The Odyssey TEST

In Class:

• TEST: The Odyssey
• Mid-term discussion

Assigned:

• "The Open Window": LIT p. 604-609: Read and answer the short story analysis questions about the story. We'll discuss answers in class for review.

Due:

• "The Open Window": LIT p. 604-609: Read and answer the short story analysis questions about the story. We'll discuss answers in class for review.

In Class:

• Discuss paper topics

Assigned:

• Read research handout: Intro and sources
• Choose one movie and two backup movies for your research topic. You will sign up Monday, but remember that you will not be able to work on a movie that another student in your class is working on. Movies will be assigned on a first come, first served basis.
• Mid-term review

MID-TERM EXAM: 5th Period

See Mid-term Exam Schedule

In Class:

• Mid-Term Exam Review

MID-TERM EXAMS: 1st & 3rd Periods

MID-TERM EXAMS: 2nd & 4th Periods

MID-TERM MAKEUP EXAMS

2 hour day

HAVE A WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS BREAK!