Saturday, November 24, 2012

The Odyssey by Homer

Week #14 November 26-30, 2012

Literature: The Odyssey by Homer
Vocabulary: Odyssey #6 - azure, bare, brim, courier, craft, crane, crimson, deflect, dislodge, downcast, entrails, expel, flutter, impostor, jostle, lithe, lurch, pliant, rally, revelry, taut, thunderstruck, tremulous, underhanded

Homework:

  • SAT vocab notes on Odyssey #5 - due: Nov. 26

Monday
  • Students will take a vocabulary and reading test.
  • Continue reading The Odyssey.
Tuesday
  • Go over samples of literary essay. 
  • Peer review essays.
Wednesday
  • Go over SAR responses.
  • Peer review responses.
Thursday-Friday
  • Continue reading and annotating the epic poem The Odyssey.
  • Complete study guide.

Sunday, November 18, 2012

The Odyssey by Homer

Week #13 November 19-20, 2012

Literature: The Odyssey by Homer
Vocabulary: Same as last week

Homework:

  • SAT vocab notes Odyssey #5 - due: Nov. 26
Monday-Tuesday
  • Write a literary essay.
  • View the Odyssey video.

Thursday-Friday
  • Thanksgiving holiday.