Discussion

Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

Nuance Academy: None

After today I should be able to: Identify what is important in a text.

Reading: Read The Odyssey, pgs. 87-90

Agenda:

1. Read for 10 minutes.
2. Class discussion of pages 58-86
3. Vocabulary word of the day.

The Odyssey reading schedule:

• Week 1 (8/10-8/14) The Odyssey pgs. 3-30 
• Week 2 (8/17-8/21) The Odyssey pgs. 31-58 
• Week 3 (8/24-8/28) The Odyssey pgs. 59-86 
• Week 4 (8/31-9/4) The Odyssey pgs. 87-114 
• Week 5 (9/7-9/11) The Odyssey pgs. 115-142 
• Week 6 (9/14-9/18) The Odyssey pgs. 143-END

Homework:

1. Membean session
2. Read the Odyssey
3. Work on reading notes

One-pager

Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

Nuance Academy: None

After today I should be able to: Identify what is important in a text.

Reading: Read The Odyssey, pgs. 74-77

Agenda:

1. Read for 10 minutes.
2. Sentence Variety Practice. Write the same sentence eight different ways.
1. Example 1: 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.
3. Vocabulary word of the day.
4. Odysseus's Travels One-Pager
1. Use the four boxes for Ismarus (Cicones), Lotus Eaters, Cave of Polyphemus, and Aeolia.
1. Picture or symbol
2. One quote about that place.
3. words that describe the places or the mood in the border.
2. on the back
1. what lesson is the book try to teach us based on Odysseus's experiences in each place.
3. Title in the middle
4. Add color throughout.
5. English Journal:

The Odyssey reading schedule:

• Week 1 (8/10-8/14) The Odyssey pgs. 3-30 
• Week 2 (8/17-8/21) The Odyssey pgs. 31-58 
• Week 3 (8/24-8/28) The Odyssey pgs. 59-86 
• Week 4 (8/31-9/4) The Odyssey pgs. 87-114 
• Week 5 (9/7-9/11) The Odyssey pgs. 115-142 
• Week 6 (9/14-9/18) The Odyssey pgs. 143-END

Homework:

1. Membean session
2. Read the Odyssey
3. Work on reading notes

One-pager

Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

Nuance Academy: None

After today I should be able to: Identify what is important in a text.

Reading: Read The Odyssey, pgs. 67-70

Agenda:

1. Read for 10 minutes.
2. Sentence Variety Practice. Write the same sentence eight different ways.
1. Example 1: 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.
3. Vocabulary word of the day.
4. Odysseus's Travels One-Pager
1. Use the four boxes for Ismarus (Cicones), Lotus Eaters, Cave of Polyphemus, and Aeolia.
1. Picture or symbol
2. One quote about that place.
3. words that describe the places or the mood in the border.
2. on the back
1. what lesson is the book try to teach us based on Odysseus's experiences in each place.
3. Title in the middle
4. Add color throughout.

The Odyssey reading schedule:

• Week 1 (8/10-8/14) The Odyssey pgs. 3-30 
• Week 2 (8/17-8/21) The Odyssey pgs. 31-58 
• Week 3 (8/24-8/28) The Odyssey pgs. 59-86 
• Week 4 (8/31-9/4) The Odyssey pgs. 87-114 
• Week 5 (9/7-9/11) The Odyssey pgs. 115-142 
• Week 6 (9/14-9/18) The Odyssey pgs. 143-END

Homework:

1. Membean session
2. Read the Odyssey
3. Work on reading notes

Odysseus's Travels One Pager

Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

Nuance Academy: None

After today I should be able to: Identify what is important in a text.

Reading: Read The Odyssey, pgs. 67-70

Agenda:

1. Read for 10 minutes.
2. Sentence Variety Practice. Write the same sentence eight different ways.
1. Example 1: 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.
3. Vocabulary word of the day.
4. Odysseus's Travels One-Pager
1. Use the four boxes for Ismarus (Cicones), Lotus Eaters, Cave of Polyphemus, and Aeolia.
1. Picture or symbol
2. One quote about that place.
3. words that describe the places or the mood in the border.
2. on the back
1. what lesson is the book try to teach us based on Odysseus's experiences in each place.
3. Title in the middle
4. Add color throughout.

The Odyssey reading schedule:

• Week 1 (8/10-8/14) The Odyssey pgs. 3-30 
• Week 2 (8/17-8/21) The Odyssey pgs. 31-58 
• Week 3 (8/24-8/28) The Odyssey pgs. 59-86 
• Week 4 (8/31-9/4) The Odyssey pgs. 87-114 
• Week 5 (9/7-9/11) The Odyssey pgs. 115-142 
• Week 6 (9/14-9/18) The Odyssey pgs. 143-END

Homework:

1. Membean session
2. Read the Odyssey
3. Work on reading notes

Odysseus's Cleverness

Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

Nuance Academy: None

After today I should be able to: Identify what is important in a text.

Reading: Read The Odyssey, pgs. 63-66

Agenda:

1. Read for 10 minutes.
2. 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.
3. Vocabulary word of the day.
4. Deskwork:
1. Create a chart that has the following columns:
1. A clever trick
2. What situation required the trick
3. How did the situation turn out
4. On a scale of 1-5, how would you rate this trick? Why?
2. Based on our discussion from yesterday, how would you modify our theory about cleverness and strength?

The Odyssey reading schedule:

• Week 1 (8/10-8/14) The Odyssey pgs. 3-30 
• Week 2 (8/17-8/21) The Odyssey pgs. 31-58 
• Week 3 (8/24-8/28) The Odyssey pgs. 59-86 
• Week 4 (8/31-9/4) The Odyssey pgs. 87-114 
• Week 5 (9/7-9/11) The Odyssey pgs. 115-142 
• Week 6 (9/14-9/18) The Odyssey pgs. 143-END

Homework:

1. Membean session
2. Read the Odyssey
3. Work on reading notes