Friday

Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

Nuance Academy: Prepositional Phrase

After today I should be able to:

Reading: finish one book by September 23rd; extra bonus if you finish two books.

Agenda:

1. Discuss The Odyssey

Homework:

1. Odyssey vocabulary, books 8-13
2. 10 demonstrative adjective phrases

Generating Good Questions

Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

Nuance Academy: Adjective clause

After today I should be able to:

Reading: finish one book by September 23rd; extra bonus if you finish two books.

Agenda:

1. Write a loose sentence. Then rewrite that sentence eight different ways for a total of nine sentences.
1. Example 1: Thor suspected Loki of cutting of Sif's hair, and he spent the day investigating the crime.
1. Independent Clause: Thor, the mighty god of thunder, suspected Loki of cutting off Sif's hair, and he spent the day investigating the crime.
2. Adverb Clause: Because Thor suspected Loki of cutting off Sif's hair, he spent the day investigating the crime.
3. Adverb: Suspiciously, Thor investigated the crime, believing Loki was the culprit.
4. Present Participle: Suspecting Loki, Thor spent the day investigating the crime.
5. Past Participle: Suspected of the crime, Loki was investigated by Thor.
6. Prepositional Phrase: Throughout the day, Thor investigated the crime.
7. Demonstrative Adjective: That crime was investigated by Thor, who suspected Loki.
8. Adjective Clause (Appositive): Thor, the god of thunder, investigated the crime, suspecting Loki.
2. Example 2: Odysseus explored the strange cave filled with goats, and he waited around to see who owned it.
1. Independent Clause: Odysseus explored the strange cave filled with goats.
2. Adverb Clause: As Odysseus explored the strange cave filled with goats, he waited around to see who owned it.
3. Adverb: Curiously, Odysseus explored the strange cave and waited for the owner.
4. Present Participle: Exploring the strange cave, Odysseus waited for the owner.
5. Past Participle: Filled with curiosity, Odysseus explored the cave and waited.
6. Prepositional Phrase: Inside the cave, Odysseus waited for the owner.
7. Demonstrative Adjective: That cave was explored by Odysseus, who waited for the owner.
8. Adjective Clause (Appositive): The cave, filled with goats, was explored by Odysseus, who waited for the owner.
2. Connect to the list of ideas
1. Create open ended questions based on one or more ideas from the list.

Homework:

1. Odyssey vocabulary, books 8-13
2. 10 adjective clauses

I See Dead People

Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

Nuance Academy: Adjective clause

After today I should be able to:

Reading: finish one book by September 23rd; extra bonus if you finish two books.

Agenda:

1. Write 10 sentences that start with an adjective clause (an appositive). 
1. Start with a loose sentence. 
1. Mr. White carefully planned the stages of his essay, and then he rewrote it. 
2. Rewrite it starting with an adjective clause. Start with subject, then include a WHO or WHICH phrase. 
1. Mr. White, WHO was known for meticulous preparation, carefully planned each stage of the essay. 
3. Here are some more examples. You can use these ideas, but change them to make your own sentence. 
1. Jane, who forgot her coat, pulled her sweater tighter around her. 
2. Tom, who stayed up late studying, hoped he would pass the test. 
3. The crystal vase, which sat on the table, sparkled beautifully in the light. 
4. Mike, who was prone to seasonal allergies, reached for a tissue. 
5. Sarah, who practiced for months, accepted the trophy for first place with pride. 
6. The puppy, who loved going for walks, waited eagerly by the door with excitement. 
7. The thick steaks, which were marinated in spices, filled the backyard with an amazing aroma as they sizzled on the grill. 
8. The snake, which was hunting for prey, slithered silently through the grass across the yard. 
9. The bus, which narrowly avoided an accident, screeched to a halt just in time.
2. Read The Odyssey and describe the people he meets from the dead.
1. Who is this person? What do we learn about his or her life? What does Odysseus learn from this person? Find an image. Include one quote from the text. Look up extra information about the person. Use the Oxford Classical Dictionary or Wikipedia
2. Elpenor, 11.57
3. Tiresias, 11.99-135; 
4. Tiresias 11.136-169
5. Mom 11.170-210; 
6. Mom 11.211-245
7. Agamemnon 11.436-470; 
8. Agamemnon 11.471-492; 
9. Agamemnon 11.493-527
10. Achilles 11.528-553; 
11. Achilles 11.554-600
12. Epicaste 11.307-318
13. Pause in the story, 11.378-410
14. Pause in the story, 11.411-432
3. Connect to the list of ideas
1. Create open ended questions based on one or more ideas from the list.

Homework:

1. Odyssey vocabulary, books 8-13
2. 10 adjective clauses

Comparing Odysseus to Loki

Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

Nuance Academy: Prepositional Phrase

After today I should be able to:

Reading: finish one book by September 23rd; extra bonus if you finish two books.

Agenda:

1. Write ten sentences using a demonstrative adjective.
2. Start with a loose sentence. 
1. Mr. White carefully planned the stages of his essay, and then he rewrote it.
2. Rewrite it starting with a demonstrative adjective. 
3. Use this or that. 
1. This essay shows Mr. White's careful planning. 
4. The sentence will start with THIS or THAT and usually use the the verb IS or WAS.
5. Here are some more examples. You can use these ideas, but change them to make your own sentence. 
1. This morning I woke up early to go for a run before work. 
2. That dog over there is really cute! I want to go pet it. 
3. These shoes are so uncomfortable, I don't think I can wear them all day. 
4. Those clouds look like they could produce some rain later today. 
5. That movie we saw last night was absolutely hilarious. 
6. These apples we picked from the orchard are so fresh and delicious. 
7. Those people waiting in line have been there for over an hour already. 
8. This assignment is taking me forever to complete. 
9. Those flowers you bought me are beautiful! Thank you so much.
3. Start at 9.321 and read until 9.488
1. Each person read ten lines out loud. When you finish a page write down the steps for Odysseus's plan to get his men out of the Cyclops's cave.
1. Odysseus and his men pray to Zeus for help.
2. Odysseus decides to kill the Cyclops but realizes that he cannot roll away the stone from the door.

Homework:

1. Odyssey vocabulary, books 8-13
2. 10 demonstrative adjective phrases

Odysseus and the Cyclops

Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

Nuance Academy: Prepositional Phrase

After today I should be able to:

Reading: finish one book by September 23rd; extra bonus if you finish two books.

Agenda:

1. Present your Greek god/dess slides
2. Start with a loose sentence. 
1. Mr. White carefully planned the stages of his essay, and then he rewrote it. 
3. Rewrite it starting with a prepositional phrase. 
1. Before writing the essay, Mr. White carefully planned it. 
4. Here are some more examples. You can use these ideas, but change them to make your own sentence. 
1. After breakfast, I headed out the door to catch my train.
2. Inside the house, the children were playing a noisy game of tag. 
3. Above the clouds, the sky was a beautiful blue. 
4. Behind the shed, the dog buried its bone. 
5. Before school started, I finished all my homework. 
6. Across the field, the cows were grazing quietly. 
7. Below the surface, fish swam around the coral reef. 
8. Among the trees, birds were singing happily. 
9. Throughout the night, the crickets chirped loudly. 
10. Around the block, kids rode their bikes fast.
5. Start your new vocabulary list. It is linked in the homework section or on Google Classroom.
6. Start at 9.321 and read until 9.488
1. Each person read ten lines out loud. When you finish a page write down the steps for Odysseus's plan to get his men out of the Cyclops's cave.
1. Odysseus and his men pray to Zeus for help.
2. Odysseus decides to kill the Cyclops but realizes that he cannot roll away the stone from the door.

Homework:

1. Odyssey vocabulary, books 8-13
2. 10 prepositional phrases