Upcoming Due Dates:
The Odyssey test on Tuesday, Dec. 14 (Study Guide HERE and HERE)
Final exam essay on Wednesday, Dec. 15 (Study Guide HERE)
Final exam on Thursday, Dec. 16 (Study Guide HERE)
 
Resources
PDF of The Odyssey (This is the text version we are using in class.)
Comprehensive Odyssey Study Guide – It’s LONG but very thorough!
 
 Monday, December 13
Learning Goal(s): Understand a work’s historical context and how it influences the text; analyze the conventions common to the epic poem and identify their application in The Odyssey; contribute meaningfully to discussion.
Targeted Standards: ELAGSE9-10RL1: Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. ELAGSE9-10RL2: Determine a theme and/or central idea of text and closely analyze its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text. ELAGSE9-10RL4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone (e.g., how the language evokes a sense of time and place; how it sets a formal or informal tone.) ELAGSE9-10RL5: Analyze how an author’s choices concerning how to structure a text, order events within it (e.g., parallel plots), and manipulate time (e.g., pacing, flashbacks) create such effects as mystery, tension, or surprise. ELAGSE9-10RL6: Analyze a particular point of view or cultural experience reflected in a work of literature from outside the United States, drawing on a wide reading of world literature. ELAGSE9-10SL1: Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 9–10 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively
Agenda:
Opener

• Review the story of The Odyssey so far.

Work Session

• Groups present analysis of the books of The Odyssey while class records information about the book and how it meets the criteria for various epic conventions.
• Groups answer questions from the class about their assigned book.

Closer

• Review the chapters for the day and how they fit in to the text as a whole.

Homework:

• Review your notes to prepare for the test.

 
Tuesday, December 14
Learning Goal(s): Understand a work’s historical context and how it influences the text; analyze the conventions common to the epic poem and identify their application in The Odyssey; contribute meaningfully to discussion.
Targeted Standards: ELAGSE9-10RL1: Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. ELAGSE9-10RL2: Determine a theme and/or central idea of text and closely analyze its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text. ELAGSE9-10RL4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone (e.g., how the language evokes a sense of time and place; how it sets a formal or informal tone.) ELAGSE9-10RL5: Analyze how an author’s choices concerning how to structure a text, order events within it (e.g., parallel plots), and manipulate time (e.g., pacing, flashbacks) create such effects as mystery, tension, or surprise. ELAGSE9-10RL6: Analyze a particular point of view or cultural experience reflected in a work of literature from outside the United States, drawing on a wide reading of world literature. ELAGSE9-10SL1: Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 9–10 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively
Agenda:
Test: The Odyssey
 
Wednesday, December 15
Learning Goal(s): Demonstrate mastery of the course standards.
Targeted Standards: Reading and Writing standards taught throughout the semester.
Agenda:
Write the final exam essay.
 
Thursday, December 16
Learning Goal(s): Demonstrate mastery of the course standards.
Targeted Standards: Reading, Writing, and Language standards taught throughout the semester.
Agenda:
Final Exam.
 
Friday, December 17
No class – Have a wonderful break!

Upcoming Due Dates:
Group presentations due Wednesday, Dec. 8. (Assignment sheet HERE; Notes page HERE)
The Odyssey test on Tuesday, Dec. 14 (Study Guide HERE and HERE)
Final exam essay on Wednesday, Dec. 15 (Study Guide HERE)
Final exam on Thursday, Dec. 16 (Study Guide HERE)

 
Resources
PDF of The Odyssey (This is the text version we will be using in class.)
Comprehensive Odyssey Study Guide – It’s LONG but very thorough!
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Monday, December 6
Learning Goal(s): Understand a work’s historical context and how it influences the text; analyze the conventions common to the epic poem and identify their application in The Odyssey; contribute meaningfully to discussion.
Targeted Standards: ELAGSE9-10RL1: Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. ELAGSE9-10RL2: Determine a theme and/or central idea of text and closely analyze its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text. ELAGSE9-10RL4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone (e.g., how the language evokes a sense of time and place; how it sets a formal or informal tone.) ELAGSE9-10RL5: Analyze how an author’s choices concerning how to structure a text, order events within it (e.g., parallel plots), and manipulate time (e.g., pacing, flashbacks) create such effects as mystery, tension, or surprise. ELAGSE9-10RL6: Analyze a particular point of view or cultural experience reflected in a work of literature from outside the United States, drawing on a wide reading of world literature. ELAGSE9-10SL1: Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 9–10 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively
Agenda:

• Work with your group to prepare a vibrant presentation on your book of The Odyssey.

Homework:

• Work on your presentation.

 
Tuesday, December 7
Learning Goal(s): Understand a work’s historical context and how it influences the text; analyze the conventions common to the epic poem and identify their application in The Odyssey; contribute meaningfully to discussion.
Targeted Standards: ELAGSE9-10RL1: Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. ELAGSE9-10RL2: Determine a theme and/or central idea of text and closely analyze its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text. ELAGSE9-10RL4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone (e.g., how the language evokes a sense of time and place; how it sets a formal or informal tone.) ELAGSE9-10RL5: Analyze how an author’s choices concerning how to structure a text, order events within it (e.g., parallel plots), and manipulate time (e.g., pacing, flashbacks) create such effects as mystery, tension, or surprise. ELAGSE9-10RL6: Analyze a particular point of view or cultural experience reflected in a work of literature from outside the United States, drawing on a wide reading of world literature. ELAGSE9-10SL1: Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 9–10 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively
Agenda:

• Work with your group to prepare a vibrant presentation on your book of The Odyssey.

Homework:

• Finish your presentation – presentations start TOMORROW!

 
Wednesday, December 8
Learning Goal(s): Understand a work’s historical context and how it influences the text; analyze the conventions common to the epic poem and identify their application in The Odyssey; contribute meaningfully to discussion.
Targeted Standards: ELAGSE9-10RL1: Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. ELAGSE9-10RL2: Determine a theme and/or central idea of text and closely analyze its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text. ELAGSE9-10RL4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone (e.g., how the language evokes a sense of time and place; how it sets a formal or informal tone.) ELAGSE9-10RL5: Analyze how an author’s choices concerning how to structure a text, order events within it (e.g., parallel plots), and manipulate time (e.g., pacing, flashbacks) create such effects as mystery, tension, or surprise. ELAGSE9-10RL6: Analyze a particular point of view or cultural experience reflected in a work of literature from outside the United States, drawing on a wide reading of world literature. ELAGSE9-10SL1: Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 9–10 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively
Agenda:
Opener

• Review the story of The Odyssey so far.

Work Session

• Groups present analysis of books 9-12 of The Odyssey while class records information about the book and how it meets the criteria for various epic conventions.
• Groups answer questions from the class about their assigned book.

Closer

• Review the chapters for the day and how they fit in to the text as a whole.

Homework:

• Read Book XIII (13), Ithaca at Last (pp. 211-225)..

 
Thursday, December 9
Learning Goal(s): Understand a work’s historical context and how it influences the text; analyze the conventions common to the epic poem and identify their application in The Odyssey; contribute meaningfully to discussion.
Targeted Standards: ELAGSE9-10RL1: Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. ELAGSE9-10RL2: Determine a theme and/or central idea of text and closely analyze its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text. ELAGSE9-10RL4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone (e.g., how the language evokes a sense of time and place; how it sets a formal or informal tone.) ELAGSE9-10RL5: Analyze how an author’s choices concerning how to structure a text, order events within it (e.g., parallel plots), and manipulate time (e.g., pacing, flashbacks) create such effects as mystery, tension, or surprise. ELAGSE9-10RL6: Analyze a particular point of view or cultural experience reflected in a work of literature from outside the United States, drawing on a wide reading of world literature. ELAGSE9-10SL1: Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 9–10 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively
Agenda:
Opener

• Review the story of The Odyssey so far.

Work Session

• Groups present analysis of the books of The Odyssey while class records information about the book and how it meets the criteria for various epic conventions.
• Groups answer questions from the class about their assigned book.

Closer

• Review the chapters for the day and how they fit in to the text as a whole.

Homework:

• Review your notes to prepare for the test.

 
Friday, December 10
Learning Goal(s): Understand a work’s historical context and how it influences the text; analyze the conventions common to the epic poem and identify their application in The Odyssey; contribute meaningfully to discussion.
Targeted Standards: ELAGSE9-10RL1: Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. ELAGSE9-10RL2: Determine a theme and/or central idea of text and closely analyze its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text. ELAGSE9-10RL4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone (e.g., how the language evokes a sense of time and place; how it sets a formal or informal tone.) ELAGSE9-10RL5: Analyze how an author’s choices concerning how to structure a text, order events within it (e.g., parallel plots), and manipulate time (e.g., pacing, flashbacks) create such effects as mystery, tension, or surprise. ELAGSE9-10RL6: Analyze a particular point of view or cultural experience reflected in a work of literature from outside the United States, drawing on a wide reading of world literature. ELAGSE9-10SL1: Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 9–10 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively
Agenda:
Opener

• Review the story of The Odyssey so far.

Work Session

• Groups present analysis of the books of The Odyssey while class records information about the book and how it meets the criteria for various epic conventions.
• Groups answer questions from the class about their assigned book.

Closer

• Review the chapters for the day and how they fit in to the text as a whole.

Homework:

• Review your notes to prepare for the test.