In class: chapter 3 of The Odyssey. What we do not finish, please read over the weekend. Quiz on Tuesday.
Have a fun, safe weekend.
Friday, October 9, 2009
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Thursday October 8
Fill in essay for Chapter 1 of the epic poem The Odyssey by Homer.
The following is a summary of the Odysseus’ encounter with the Cyclops Polyphemus. Where there is space, please fill in with a vivid adjective, adverb or active verb.
After Odysseus and his men had escaped from the ________________________ Lotus Eaters, where 50 of the men had been lulled into stupor and forgotten their responsibilities to their families after having eating the _______________________ fruit, the men came upon a mist-enshrouded island. They pulled their boats up onto the _______________________ beach. They were very hungry and only had wine to trade. Once again 50 men went off to explore the ___________________island. They came across some _______________________ sheep and a large wheel of cheese. Some of the men wanted to eat the cheese, but Odysseus pointed out that, according to the rules of hospitality, a host would offer it to them; so they would just introduce themselves to the host. To their surprise a _________________ creature with only one eye eventually entered the cave. The men were full of ____________________, and rightly so, for the Polyphemus, Poseidon’s son, ate two of the men and then closed the exit to the cave by rolling a __________________ boulder in front of the door. The men were trapped. They did, however, have the wine; so they proceeded to get the Cyclops _______________ drunk. Eventually, he fell into a _________________ sleep. At that point, Odysseus __________________his men to sharpen and oar and poke out the Cyclops only eye. Of course, the creature awoke screaming. Still the men could not escape, for they were unable to more the _________________ that still blocked door. Now it might seem that Polyphemus was simply a ____________________ monster, but he actually cared _________________ for his sheep and knew they had to be let out to eat the _______________________ grass each morning. Once again Odysseus had a ________________ idea: As the sheep were exiting the cave, a man would ride on the ______________________ underbelly of the animal. In that manner, they would be able to sneak past Polyphemus. This worked well. When Polyphemus petted his _________________ sheep, he was unaware that a ____________________ was hiding underneath. It seemed that Odysseus and his men would escape with only the loss of __________ men. However, Odysseus, while very clever and smart, was also known for his _______________, his excess pride. Once inside his ____________________ ship, he ________________ to Polyphemus his _________________ name. Now Poseidon, the Cyclop’s father, knew who had blinded his son, and as to be expected the ____________________ Odysseus and his men would suffer.
The following is a summary of the Odysseus’ encounter with the Cyclops Polyphemus. Where there is space, please fill in with a vivid adjective, adverb or active verb.
After Odysseus and his men had escaped from the ________________________ Lotus Eaters, where 50 of the men had been lulled into stupor and forgotten their responsibilities to their families after having eating the _______________________ fruit, the men came upon a mist-enshrouded island. They pulled their boats up onto the _______________________ beach. They were very hungry and only had wine to trade. Once again 50 men went off to explore the ___________________island. They came across some _______________________ sheep and a large wheel of cheese. Some of the men wanted to eat the cheese, but Odysseus pointed out that, according to the rules of hospitality, a host would offer it to them; so they would just introduce themselves to the host. To their surprise a _________________ creature with only one eye eventually entered the cave. The men were full of ____________________, and rightly so, for the Polyphemus, Poseidon’s son, ate two of the men and then closed the exit to the cave by rolling a __________________ boulder in front of the door. The men were trapped. They did, however, have the wine; so they proceeded to get the Cyclops _______________ drunk. Eventually, he fell into a _________________ sleep. At that point, Odysseus __________________his men to sharpen and oar and poke out the Cyclops only eye. Of course, the creature awoke screaming. Still the men could not escape, for they were unable to more the _________________ that still blocked door. Now it might seem that Polyphemus was simply a ____________________ monster, but he actually cared _________________ for his sheep and knew they had to be let out to eat the _______________________ grass each morning. Once again Odysseus had a ________________ idea: As the sheep were exiting the cave, a man would ride on the ______________________ underbelly of the animal. In that manner, they would be able to sneak past Polyphemus. This worked well. When Polyphemus petted his _________________ sheep, he was unaware that a ____________________ was hiding underneath. It seemed that Odysseus and his men would escape with only the loss of __________ men. However, Odysseus, while very clever and smart, was also known for his _______________, his excess pride. Once inside his ____________________ ship, he ________________ to Polyphemus his _________________ name. Now Poseidon, the Cyclop’s father, knew who had blinded his son, and as to be expected the ____________________ Odysseus and his men would suffer.
Wednesday October 7
In class work: Using formal grammar-that is no contractions or text language-write either a synopsis (chronological summary) of either Odysseus' encounter with the Lotus Eaters or Poseidon's son Polyphemus' son, the Cyclops. Be very detailed. Use active verbs and adjectives to describe the images of the setting and the feelings of the characters.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Tuesday October 6
Questions based upon last night's homework, which was to read chapter 2, The Sea God's One-Eyed Son.
1. What do Odysseus' men bring onto the island in hopes to trade for food with its inhabitants?
2. According to Odysseus, what do the laws of hospitality demand?
3. What poetic device is used in the following?
[The sheep] were the size of buffalo, fleecy as the bales of flax shipped ...on the great ships of Crete."
4. What name does Odysseus give to the Cyclop's Polyphemus?
5. Describe in complete sentences how Odysseus and his men are able to escape Polyphemus.
6. Who is Polyphemus' father?
1. What do Odysseus' men bring onto the island in hopes to trade for food with its inhabitants?
2. According to Odysseus, what do the laws of hospitality demand?
3. What poetic device is used in the following?
[The sheep] were the size of buffalo, fleecy as the bales of flax shipped ...on the great ships of Crete."
4. What name does Odysseus give to the Cyclop's Polyphemus?
5. Describe in complete sentences how Odysseus and his men are able to escape Polyphemus.
6. Who is Polyphemus' father?
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Monday October 5
Quiz based upon your weekend assignment, which was to read chapter1, Yearning for Home from Homer's Odyessy.
Using your text, answer the following.
1. Name the three islands that make up Odysseus' kingdom.
2. Who is Odysseus' wife?
3. Who is Odysseus' son?
4. What poetic device is being used in the following?
...like cygnets behind their swan.
Strewn like flotsman.
5. What happens when Odysseus' men eat the fruit of the Lotus Eaters?
6. How were the men who ate the fruit able to be rescued?
HOMEWORK: for Tuesday read The Sea God's One-Eyed Son.
Friday, October 2, 2009
Friday October 2
In class: final assessment on myth projects and The Iliad.
Homework: read chapter 1 of The Odyssey
quiz on this material Monday.
Homework: read chapter 1 of The Odyssey
quiz on this material Monday.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Thursday October 1
Remember: test tomorrow on the myths and Homer's The Iliad. Everything you need to know is on the review sheets I gave you yesterday. If you misplaced them, check yesterday's blog.
Today: the fall of Troy
Today: the fall of Troy
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