We are finishing the Greek vases decorated with the scene from The Golden Apple and a decorative motif from Ancient Greece.
On Monday, the whole school is writing a critical lens based upon the two books you were to have read over the summer. This is being practiced in class. The following is a copy of the model you will follow.
As (insert the author’s name or write as someone once said if you do not know the author’s name) once said, “ (insert quote). In other words (this is where you paraphrase the quote.) Use words that are not part of the quote. You may write two to three sentences. This is supported in the (insert first genre: novel, autobiography, play, memoir, epic poem) (insert first title) by (insert author) and the (insert second genre) (insert second title) by (insert second author) through the literary elements of (choose two:character, plot, setting, theme, tone).
Paragraph 2: support the above with book 1
Give two detailed, specific examples
Paragraph 3: support the above with book 2
Give two detailed, specific examples.
Conclusion: do not repeat the quote, but make a general, universal statement that ties the two books into the writer’s words.
REMEMBER: VOCABULARY PACKET DUE MONDAY
Friday, September 11, 2009
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Thursday September 10
Bellwork- if you are absent, please rewrite and correct the following:
in japan its considered good luck to cross the path of a black cat
In class we are reviewing the Ancient Greek gods and goddess and reading the story The Golden Apple. You should note the characters and how it is important as the catalyst for the Iliad.
The rest of the class we choosing from one of four Greek vase designs and incorporating a motif and illustrating with a scene from The Golden Apple.
in japan its considered good luck to cross the path of a black cat
In class we are reviewing the Ancient Greek gods and goddess and reading the story The Golden Apple. You should note the characters and how it is important as the catalyst for the Iliad.
The rest of the class we choosing from one of four Greek vase designs and incorporating a motif and illustrating with a scene from The Golden Apple.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Wednesday September 9
Bellwork: if you are absent, rewrite and correct the following sentence.
in Greek myth, centaurs are half man and half horse, so they drink coffee in the mourning for horsepower
We are watching a general information film about Greece as a means of introducing our Ancient Greek unit and having a sense of the setting of the works of Homer.
We began our vocabulary in class yesterday. Please complete the rest of the exercises for homework. It is due Monday September 14.
Remember you are writing your critical lens essay in class on Monday, based upon the two books you read over the summer. We will go over the format on Friday.
in Greek myth, centaurs are half man and half horse, so they drink coffee in the mourning for horsepower
We are watching a general information film about Greece as a means of introducing our Ancient Greek unit and having a sense of the setting of the works of Homer.
We began our vocabulary in class yesterday. Please complete the rest of the exercises for homework. It is due Monday September 14.
Remember you are writing your critical lens essay in class on Monday, based upon the two books you read over the summer. We will go over the format on Friday.
Monday, September 7, 2009
Tuesday September 8
Bellwork: if you are absent, please rewrite and correct the following sentence and bring it into class.
Rewrite the following sentence, making the necessary corrections. (fragment sentences, capitalization)
athens, a city in greece named after athena, the greek goddess of war and wisdom
We are beginning a unit on Ancient Greece. We'll be reading myths and fables, as well as Homer's The Iliad and The Odyssey. Students have individual folders that are kept in the classroom, in which they will keep all their materials. Any time someone is absent the missing material will be inserted in the folder.
We are beginning the first of 20 vocabulary units. Students are not memorizing words, but working with them in context.
Rewrite the following sentence, making the necessary corrections. (fragment sentences, capitalization)
athens, a city in greece named after athena, the greek goddess of war and wisdom
We are beginning a unit on Ancient Greece. We'll be reading myths and fables, as well as Homer's The Iliad and The Odyssey. Students have individual folders that are kept in the classroom, in which they will keep all their materials. Any time someone is absent the missing material will be inserted in the folder.
We are beginning the first of 20 vocabulary units. Students are not memorizing words, but working with them in context.
Friday, September 4, 2009
Friday September 4
Today the class is writing a sense poem. Please collect the assignment if you are absent.
Yesterday's essays are being returned. This is fantastic group of students! Again, if you were absent on Thursday, you need to make up the bellwork and essay. This may be done before or after school or during periods 2, 5, 6 or 8.
Don't forget: in class essay on September 14 on the two books you read over the summer. This is 25% of this terms grade.
Yesterday's essays are being returned. This is fantastic group of students! Again, if you were absent on Thursday, you need to make up the bellwork and essay. This may be done before or after school or during periods 2, 5, 6 or 8.
Don't forget: in class essay on September 14 on the two books you read over the summer. This is 25% of this terms grade.
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Thursday September 3 assignment!
Bellwork: short grammar today.
In class writing.
In order to get to know you better, we are starting with a free write. What better than to write about yourself. In two well-written paragraphs, discuss two aspects of you: the obvious and the unobvious. This is your first graded assignment; everyone will do well. Just keep in mind that you are not texting. Use standard grammar.
In class writing.
In order to get to know you better, we are starting with a free write. What better than to write about yourself. In two well-written paragraphs, discuss two aspects of you: the obvious and the unobvious. This is your first graded assignment; everyone will do well. Just keep in mind that you are not texting. Use standard grammar.
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