LA9 - UNIT: Four – The Epic Poem
LA9 HONORS– 4/9 B & 4/10 A
Learning Target(s):
I can support my claim with strong, thorough
textual evidence.
I can compose a MElLELEC for my constructed
response.
Homework Check:
N/A
Do Now:
Please have your copy of The Odyssey
and a writing utensil on your desk.
Agenda:
The Odyssey –Constructed Response question
Review MElLELEC
Embedding Quotes Techniques
Characteristics of an epic hero
Homework:
We will start our new novel next class!
Reminders:
4/27 – Last day to retest
Check IC & your ESD email daily! Let me know of any
issues ASAP.
5/4 – 4th Qtr. Progress Reports
LA9 REGULARS– 4/5 B & 4/6 A
Learning Target(s):
N/A
Homework Check:
N/A
Do Now:
Make sure you have a sharpened pencil.
You may ONLY have the following
outon your desk:
Pencil
Your copy of The Odyssey
Keystone Glossary
Character Bookmark
Parts of Speech handout
Agenda:
The Odyssey – Books 1-24 TEST
4/13& 4/20 – Extra help days for test
corrections
4/27 - Last day to retake
You may NOT have any electronics out while people
are testing.
Homework:
4/9 B & 4/10 A - You will have a Constructed Response
question next class. You will need your copy of The Odyssey
to complete this assignment. There will not be any copies
for you, so don’t forget to bring it!
Reminders:
Check IC & your ESD email daily! Let me know of any
issues ASAP.
5/4 – 4th Qtr. Progress Reports
LA9 REGULARS– 3/21 A & 4/3 B
Learning Target(s):
I can use appropriate strategies to comprehend literature during
the reading process.
I can summarize text.
I can use various strategies to identify unknown words.
I can use proper MLA format when citing strong, thorough text to
support my analyses.
Homework Check:
Books 23 & 24 Vocab. Activity
Do Now:
Find your group and have a seat.
Make sure to have your homework, your copy of The Odyssey,
and a writing utensil on your desk.
Put everything else in your bookbag, under your desk.
Agenda:
Do Now
Books 13-24 Review Centers
Homework:
Begin to study for your final on The Odyssey.
Test is on 4/5 B & 4/6 A.
Use the review materials from today’s centers. (ALL review
materials are on the wiki!)
Reminders:
Check IC & your ESD email daily! Let me know of any
issues ASAP.
3/23 – End of 3rd Qtr.
3/26 – 4/2 – Spring Break
LA9 REGULARS– 3/19 A & 3/20 B
Learning Target(s):
I can use appropriate strategies to comprehend literature during
the reading process.
I can summarize text.
I can use various strategies to identify unknown words.
Homework Check:
Book 21 – Close Reading Scavenger Hunt
(Put this in the HW bin on front table.)
Do Now:
Turn in your Book 21 homework and get something to write with.
Agenda:
Do Now
Book 21 discussion
Together, listen to Books 22 & 23
Books 23 & 24 Vocabulary Activity
Homework:
Finish Books 23 & 24 Vocab. Activity
Reminders:
There will be a unit test on The Odyssey, the week we
come back from break.
Check IC & your ESD email daily! Let me know of any
issues ASAP.
3/23 – End of 3rd Qtr.
3/26 – 4/2 – Spring Break
LA9 REGULARS– 3/15 A & 3/16 B
Learning Target(s):
I can use appropriate strategies to comprehend literature during
the reading process.
I can cite textual evidence in proper MLA format to support
my analyses of text.
I can identify and analyze literary elements & devices:
characterization, foreshadowing, conflict, and irony.
Homework Check:
You should have read Books 16 & 17.
Do Now:
Books 16 & 17 questions
Agenda:
Do Now/ Review
Review Books 18 - 20 summaries (on p. 1250 in packet)
Together, listen to Book 21: “The Test of the Bow” and
complete Close Reading Scavenger Hunt
Homework:
Finish Close Reading Scavenger Hunt for Book 21.
Reminders:
There will be a unit test on The Odyssey, once we finish
the entire epic poem.
3/16 - AP testing registration due (See Ms. King)
Check IC & your ESD email daily! Let me know of any
issues ASAP.
3/23 – End of 3rd Qtr.
3/26 – 4/2 – Spring Break
LA9 REGULARS– 3/13 A & 3/14 B
Learning Target(s):
I can analyze visual text and use cited
textual evidence for support.
Homework Check:
N/A
Do Now:
Please get out your copy of
The Odyssey and
something to write with.
Get ready to Snapchat!
Agenda:
Do Now
Odysseus’s Snapchats! – Snapchat Close Reading
for Books 1-12
Review Books 13-15
Homework:
Read and annotate Books 16 & 17
Answer Books 16 & 17 questions
Reminders:
There will be a unit test on The Odyssey, once we finish
the entire epic poem.
3/16 - AP testing registration due (See Ms. King)
Check IC & your ESD email daily! Let me know of any
issues ASAP.
3/23 – End of 3rd Qtr.
3/26 – 4/2 – Spring Break
LA9 REGULARS– 3/9 A & 3/12 B
Learning Target(s):
I can gather deeper meaning of the text by taking
part in a Socratic Seminar.
Homework Check:
N/A
Do Now:
Get out your copy of The Odyssey and your notes for
the Socratic Seminar.
Agenda:
Do Now
Socratic Seminar
Homework:
Make sure you are all caught up with your reading.
Reminders:
There will be a unit test on The Odyssey, once we finish
the entire epic poem.
Check IC & your ESD email daily! Let me know of any
issues ASAP.
3/11 – Daylight Savings (Yasssss!)
3/23 – End of 3rd Qtr.
3/26 – 4/2 – Spring Break (DoubleYassssss!)
LA9 REGULARS– 3/7 A & 3/8 B
Learning Target(s):
I can use appropriate strategies to comprehend literature during
the reading process.
Homework Check:
N/A
Do Now:
Get out your notes, book, and writing utensil.
Agenda:
Do Now
Complete Books 1-12 Review Stations
Homework:
Prepare for the Socratic Seminar – 3/9 A & 3/12 B
(Books 9-12)
Read & annotate Book 16 in your Odyssey packet
Reminders:
There will be a unit test on The Odyssey, once we finish
the entire epic poem.
Check IC & your ESD email daily! Let me know of any
issues ASAP.
3/11 – Daylight Savings (Yasssss!)
3/23 – End of 3rd Qtr.
3/26 – 4/2 – Spring Break (DoubleYassssss!)
LA9 REGULARS– 3/5 A & 3/6 B
Learning Target(s):
I can use appropriate strategies to comprehend literature during
the reading process.
I can use roots and affixes to identify the meaning of unknown words.
Homework Check:
N/A
Do Now:
Pick your group for the Books 9-12 Kahoot!
You will need your Books 9-12 Review Questions.
Agenda:
Do Now
Kahoot! – Books 9-12
Socratic Seminar questions
Homework:
Prepare for the Socratic Seminar – 3/9 A & 3/12 B
(Books 9-12)
Reminders:
There will be a unit test on The Odyssey, once we finish
the entire epic poem.
Check IC & your ESD email daily! Let me know of any
issues ASAP.
3/11 – Daylight Savings (Yasssss!)
3/23 – End of 3rd Qtr.
3/26 – 4/2 – Spring Break (DoubleYassssss!)
LA9 REGULARS– 3/1 A & 3/2 B
Learning Target(s):
I can use appropriate strategies to comprehend literature during
the reading process.
I can use roots and affixes to identify the meaning of unknown words.
Homework Check:
You were supposed to read and annotate Book 11.
Do Now:
JOURNAL TOPIC: Book 11: “The Land of the Dead”
The prefix in- (“not”) changes form depending on the first
letter of the word to which it affixes. (That is, the letter n(“ignoble” = not honorable;
changes to a different letter.) What word in 11.35 contains shameful; despicable)
a form of the prefix in-? What does the word mean?
Now use the word in a sentence and underline the word.
Agenda:
Do Now – Review
Book 11 discussion
Book 12 - Independently read and annotate.
Answer Books 9-12 questions
Homework:
3/5 A & 3/6 B - KAHOOT! on Books 9-12!
Finish answering Books 9-12 questions. You will need
them for KAHOOT!
Reminders:
There will be a unit test on The Odyssey, once we finish
the entire epic poem.
Check IC & your ESD email daily! Let me know of any
issues ASAP.
3/11 – Daylight Savings (Yasssss!)
3/23 – End of 3rd Qtr.
3/26 – 4/2 – Spring Break (DoubleYassssss!)
LA9 REGULARS– 2/27 A & 2/28 B
Learning Target(s):
I can use appropriate strategies to comprehend literature during
the reading process.
I can identify characteristics of an EPIC HERO.
Homework Check:
Turn in your Book 9 Comics/Section Analysis Chart.
(Put your assignment in the homework bin on the front table.)
Do Now:
Take a copy of the handout: “Characteristics of an Epic Poem & Hero”
JOURNAL TOPIC: EPIC HERO – (10 min.)
Go back and reread 9.416-59. Identify two examples
of how Odysseus can be characterized as an EPIC
HERO. (Look at your notes.)
Using the SNIPPETS method to embed quotes, cite
text that supports your response.
When citing from The Odyssey, identify the BOOK & LINE(S).
Ex: Odysseus’ men protest for their captain to “let [Polyphemus]
Alone!” (9.407-09).
Agenda:
Do Now – Review
Quizzer (On Books 1, 5, & 9.)
Book 10: “Circe, the Grace of the Witch”
Together, read & annotate Book 10.
Identify specific examples of how
Odysseus displays characteristics
of an EPIC HERO. (Look at your notes.)
Homework:
Read and annotate 11.1-117. (pp. 1226-1229)
***Book 11 starts @4:15:21 on Audible audiobook. ***
3/5 A & 3/6 B - KAHOOT! on Books 9-12!
Reminders:
There will be a unit test on The Odyssey, once we finish
the entire epic poem.
Check IC & your ESD email daily! Let me know of any
issues ASAP.
3/11 – Daylight Savings (Yasssss!)
3/23 – End of 3rd Qtr.
3/26 – 4/2 – Spring Break (DoubleYassssss!)
LA9 REGULARS– 2/23 A (Early Dismissal Schedule) & 2/26 B
Learning Target(s):
I can use appropriate strategies to comprehend literature during
the reading process.
Homework Check:
You should have finished reading & annotating 9.133-81.
Do Now:
Take a copy of the Book 9 Comic Strip activity from the
front table and begin to work. (Use your homework
annotations for help.)
Agenda:
Do Now – Review
Book 9
Finish reading Book 9 together.
Discussion
Comics
Watch Book 9 (13 min. on wiki)
Section Analysis Chart
Homework:
Finish your Book 9 Comic & Section Analysis Chart
Reminders:
Check IC & your ESD email daily! Let me know of any
issues ASAP.
3/11 – Daylight Savings (Yasssss!)
3/23 – End of 3rd Qtr.
3/26 – 4/2 – Spring Break (DoubleYassssss!)
LA9 REGULAR– 2/21 A & 2/22B
Learning Target(s):
I can use appropriate strategies and critical thinking skills to
comprehend literature during the reading process.
I can use roots & affixes to determine the meaning of unknown
words.
Homework Check:
POWER WORDS chart
Do Now:
Roots & Affixes Do Now (Grab a copy from the front table.)
Agenda:
Do Now – Review
POWER WORDS chart – Review & hand in
The Odyssey
Together, read Books 1 & 5.
Answer close reading questions.
Watch Books 1-5 (Watch parts of the clip from wiki.)
Book 9 – Read lines 1-132 together.
Homework:
Read & annotate Book 9 – lines 133-281.
Highlight important info. & take notes.
Answer the questions in the margin.
Reminders:
Check IC & your ESD email daily! Let me know of any
issues ASAP.
2/22 – 3rd Qtr. Progress Reports
3/11 – Daylight Savings (Yasssss!)
3/23 – End of 3rd Qtr.
3/26 – 4/2 – Spring Break (DoubleYassssss!)
LA9 REGULAR– 2/16 A & 2/20B
Learning Target(s):
I can use appropriate strategies and critical thinking skills to
comprehend literature during the reading process.
Homework Check:
N/A
Do Now:
Get into a group for today’s ESCAPE ROOOOOOOOOOOOOM!
Make sure that at least one person can access the Internets.
(Ms. Chaffee will send you the link via Remind.)
Agenda:
The QUEST of TELEMACHUS!
Escape Room!
Homework:
You should have completed the POWER WORDS chart.
Bring your POWER WORDS chart & glossary to next class?
Reminders:
Check IC & your ESD email daily! Let me know of any
issues ASAP.
2/22 – 3rd Qtr. Progress Reports
3/11 – Daylight Savings (Yasssss!)
3/23 – End of 3rd Qtr.
3/26 – 4/2 – Spring Break (DoubleYassssss!)
LA9 REGULAR - 2/14 A (Early Dismissal) & 2/15 B
Learning Target(s):
I can use affixes and word roots to help determine or clarify
the meanings of unfamiliar words.
Homework Check:
N/A
Do Now:
Grab a copy of the Roots & Affixes glossary and
Power Words chart from the front table.
Put your name on both handouts.
HIGHLIGHT all of the roots & affixes in your glossary
That are marked with an asterisk (*).
Agenda:
Complete Power Words chart.
Homework:
Finish Power Words chart if not completed in class.
ESCAPE ROOM for Intro. toThe Odyssey next class!
Reminders:
Check IC & your ESD email daily! Let me know of any
issues ASAP.
RETEST
Extra help days: 2/2 & 2/9
Last day to retest: 2/16
LA9 REGULAR - 2/12 A & 2/13 B
Learning Target(s):
I can identify and analyze characteristics of an epic poem.
(e.g., epic hero, epic plot, epic setting, archetypes, & epic themes)
I can identify and analyze figurative language in an epic poem.
(e.g., epic similes, epithets, & allusions)
Homework Check:
N/A
Do Now:
Begin reading and annotating the introductory packet for
The Odyssey (“Homer’s World).Start on p. 1191.
***Use a highlighter & pen/pencil. Annotate right on your packet.***
Agenda:
Do Now – Review
Formative Assessment
Quiz on “Homer’s World”
Finish revising your CR from R&J Acts 3-5 test. (If there is time.)
Homework:
CR revision is due by4PM today! You may upload it to Turnitin.com
or turn in a handwritten revision.
Reminders:
Check IC & your ESD email daily! Let me know of any
issues ASAP.
RETEST
Extra help days: 2/2 & 2/9
Last day to retest: 2/16
LA9REGULAR– 2/6 A & 2/9 B
Learning Target(s):
I can determine central ideas in informational text.
I can provide an objective summary of the text.
Homework Check:
N/A
Do Now:
Anticipation Guide (on front table)
Agenda:
Do Now – Review
“Intro to The Odyssey” Video (on wiki – 5 min.)
CORNELL NOTES
Video (on wiki – 6 min.)
Practice – “Homer’s World” pp. 1188-1191 (On wiki – “LA9 TEXT & Homer’s World Intro. Material”)
Homework:
Students who choose to revise their CR must submit
by 2/12 A&B by 4PM. (You can upload it to Turnitn.com or handwrite it.)
Due: 2/9 - Log into Turnitin.com in order to review my feedback for
your last assignment. Just hover over the speech bubbles to read
them. This will add 2 points to your score for this assignment!
Reminders:
Check IC & your ESD email daily! Let me know of any
issues ASAP.
RETEST
Extra help days: 2/2 & 2/9
Last day to retest: 2/16
Unit: Four GOALS
Text Analysis
Identify & evaluate characteristics of an epic, including the cultural perspective reflected by the work.
Identify & analyze epic hero & archetypes.
Identify & analyze epic similes, epithets, & allusions.
Identify and analyze plot, setting, and theme in an epic.
Reading
Use strategies for reading an epic.
Objectively summarize plot.
Writing & Language
Use figurative language to add descriptive detail.
Vocabulary
Use affixes and word roots to help determine or clarify the meanings of unfamiliar words.
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