Week #11 Oct. 31-Nov.4, 2011

Literature: Homer's The Odyssey
Grammar: Adjective and adverb prepositional phrases
Vocabulary: Abominably, Ardor, Assuage, Atone, Avail, Beguile, Bereft, Brazen, Dire, Dwindle, Fawn, Frantic, Grapple, Implacable, Insolent, Scourge, Seethe, Skirt (v), Vile, Wrath, Bliss, Blunder, Fend, Profusion, Sage, Stately, Tidbit, Titanic, Lag, Besiege

Homework:
- SAT vocabulary notes - due every Monday
- Annotations in the packet - due daily


Activities
Monday
1. Take vocabulary quiz on week 3 words.
2. Continue to read and annotate the epic poem.

• epic hero qualities
• epic formula
• epic plot
• epithet
• epic simile (Homeric)
• figurative language
• imagery
• details/description
• characterization

Tuesday- Friday
2. Continue to read and annotate the epic poem.

• epic hero qualities
• epic formula
• epic plot
• epithet
• epic simile (Homeric)
• figurative language
• imagery
• details/description
• characterization