Next, we will get back to our work with The Odyssey by finishing our reading of "The Cyclops" (yes, more weird sound effects--get excited, folks!!!). If time permits, we'll also watch the film version of this scene in order to compare the 3 different versions (text, audio, video).
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Today we'll begin with 15 minutes of reading. I'll squeeze in a few conferences while you read.
Next, we'll get back to The Odyssey by reading "The Lotus Eaters" and "The Cyclops." Remember, these stories are being told by Odysseus himself at the court of King Alcinous AFTER he has already spent 10 years trying to get back home to Ithaca. He is explaining what happened to him and his men after the war. As we read "The Cyclops," we'll also listen to an audio version that follows another translation. Listen to the story as you follow along in our text. What is the same? What do you notice that's different? How can we account for these differences? Remember to take notes on your Active Reading chart as we go! Today we'll begin by going over our Unit 2 grammar tests. We will wait until Thursday to get into our first lesson of Unit 3.
Next we will review our annotations from yesterday's nonfiction article. Then we'll get right back into The Odyssey by reading "I am Laertes' Son" together. When we finish each section of this text, we'll review and take notes in our Active Reading chart. *Please note: Over the course of this unit, we'll have 2-3 quizzes over the content and construction of the epic poem as well as some of the background material we cover. Let's practice our note-taking skills to prepare for these! Today we will spend the majority of the class period clarifying, reflecting on, and working toward our Quarter 2 Reading goals. We’ll begin by typing our three goals into the new Google classroom assignment. Then we’ll take 6-7 minutes to complete our next entry in our Writer’s Notebooks (see details below).
#8 Reflecting on Reading Goals Now that you've revisited your Q2 reading goals, take some time to reflect on your progress toward the goals in these first couple of weeks. Do you think you are on track to achieving them? If yes, what is helping you get there? If no, what is holding you back? Are you reading enough outside of class? When are you squeezing it in? When could you be squeezing it in? What else could help you to be successful in your reading this quarter? When you finish with your entry, please take out your reading book and begin working toward these goals. Don’t forget to fill in your bookmark for the week! Please leave your bookmark and weekly progress chart on your desk for a check today. Once we finish our reading, we’ll end our reading time with Status of the Class. With the time we have left, we’ll read and annotate some background information on the Trojan Horse. Questions to answer in your annotations:
Today we will take our test over Unit 2. Please take a few minutes at the start of class to review your notes and practice test.
Once you finish the test, please turn it in and take out your reading book. Set your goal for this week, taking into consideration the fact that we won't have reading time in class the rest of the week. Keep your Q2 goals in mind as you read at home! Today we will begin by correcting the two other objective sections of the practice test. Then we will take a brief trip to the library to renew books and/or check out new ones. Finally, we'll play a review game to help us prepare for tomorrow's grammar test.
Note: Our usual Monday reading time will move to tomorrow! Today we'll begin with our usual 15 minutes of SSR. I will continue conferencing as we read.
Next we will read the second section of The Odyssey, "I am Laertes' Son." Remember to take notes in your Active Reading packet as we go. With the time we have left, we'll start the Unit 2 practice test. Please finish this test for homework this weekend. Today we'll begin with a short grammar review for warm-up. Remember, our actual test will be on Tuesday of next week.
Copy these sentences into your grammar notes. First, identify the subjects and verbs. Then label all verbs as action (AV), linking (LV), or helping (HV). Finally, identify direct objects, indirect objects, and subject complements when they exist. Odysseus and his men traveled for ten years after the Trojan War. The cyclops will become angry at Odysseus. Athena gives Odysseus confidence in himself. Near the beginning, lotus eaters offer flowers to the men. Next we will jump into The Odyssey. Before we begin reading, we'll take a few notes on the timeline of events in order to help us place the story in history. Finally, we'll crack open our textbooks to read "Tell the Story" together, taking notes as we go. Today is our Gallery Walk! Please prepare your two products to be shared with your classmates. Listen for instructions about where to set up.
If we have time at the end of the hour, we'll squeeze in our silent reading. Note: If you would like to revise and resubmit your Narrative Anchor, the final product will be due before we lease for Thanksgiving break.
Today we will begin with a short grammar review exercise for Unit 2. We will continue reviewing this week. Our Unit 2 test will be on Tuesday of next week. For the rest of the hour, we will continue to work on our Gallery Walk pieces for tomorrow. Remember, both items must be ready to present at the start of the class period tomorrow! |
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