February 28, 2011 - March 4, 2011
Weekly Schedule for 9th Grade Honors English

Monday, February 28th:
Break into groups and work on scenes for “The Sirens”, “Scylla” and “Charybdis”


Tuesday, March 1st:
Read “The Sirens”, “Scylla”, “Charybdis”

Do a reading log for each book, which should include a brief summary; at least three vocabulary words plus their definitions; and any examples of figurative language you might encounter.

Break into groups and work on scenes

Assign handout on adjective clauses; this will be due on Thursday, March 3rd


Wednesday, March 2nd:
Present scenes from THE ODYSSEY

Vocabulary Walk Around: Definitions will be posted on the wall; pair up and write the correct Vocabulary Unit 5 word next to the definition.


Thursday, March 3rd:
Adjective Clause handout is due today; go over in class

Vocabulary Walk Around: Vocabulary words will be posted on the wall; pair up and write a sentence using the vocabulary word from Unit 5. You must do at least three sentences.

Read THE ODYSSEY; “The Trip Home to Ithaca” and “The Father and Son Reunion”

Do the reading log for each book which should include a brief summary; at least three vocabulary words plus their definitions; and any examples of figurative language you might encounter.


Friday, March 4th:
Write five sentences with an adjective clause using your Unit 5 vocabulary.

Read “The Beggar and the Faithful Dog” and “The Beggar”.
Do a reading log for each book, which should include a brief summary; at least three vocabulary words plus their definitions; and any examples of figurative language you might encounter.