Monday, April 04, 2016

April 4, 2016 - April 8, 2016; The Odyssey: the Beggar and the Faithful Dog,Test of the Great Bow, Death in the Palace

 


Monday, April 4th:

BIC 
1st Period: 
Work on your Unit 2 Vocabulary. Due tomorrow, Tuesday, April 5th
How to do the Unit 2 Vocabulary:
Pages 28 – 30: Definitions: Write the word, write the part of speech; the definition
Example:
1.     Antics (n.) ridiculous and unpredictable behavior or actions.
The antics of the chimpanzees amused the crowds at the zoo.

Pages 31 – 32: “Completing the Sentence”; One through 20. Write out the sentence:
Examples:
1. An inability to get along smoothly and effectively with other people will be a great detriment to you in any career you may choose.

Page 32: “Synonyms” Must write out the short sentence and the correct word.
Examples:
Synonyms:
1.     the child prodigy’s celebrated talent: legendary

Antonyms:
16. the uncluttered aisles of the supermarket: congested

Page 33: Choosing the Right Word: Just write the correct word
1. Avowed

For extra credit, do page 34; write out the question and the answer
For extra credit, write an original sentence for each vocabulary word in Unit 2. It is worth 100 points!

The Odyssey, pages 932
The Beggar and the Faithful Dog

Why would Homer include the story of Argos in The Odyssey?

The dog meant something in the past of Odysseus.

Odysseus’s state is being compared to a dog.

The dog's condition is a symbol of the decay of Ithaca during Odysseus’ absence.

What does this reveal about Odysseus?

He is a softy. He is kind and compassionate but he is capable of controlling his feelings.
Is there any irony?

The dog is the only creature who recognized Odysseus.

We find the dog on a garbage heap waiting to die.

The dog is a symbol of what the suitors want to do with Odysseus and Telemachus.

Reread Eumaeus’ description of the dog. This is ironic because Eumaeus says that the owner of the dog is dead, not realizing that Odysseus, the owner, is standing there listening to him. This is an example of dramatic irony, which is when we the audience knows something that a character in the story does not know.

Personification: Giving human characteristics to an inanimate object.
Example:
Misery has him (Argos) in its leash.
 Eumaeus’ whole passage is an analogy between the state of Ithaca and the sad state of Argos, the dog.

Create your own personification!
Love held me in his embrace!
The trees danced in the wind.
The machine gun barked in reply.
The Ferrari purred under the gloved hand of its owner.

What do you think about Eumaeus’ statement about servants?

Do you think that slavery demeans humans and the very act of enslavement robs people of their humanity and deprives them of the highest qualities which distinguish us as humans?

Due Wednesday, April 6th: a short one to two paragraph formal essay in MLA format. Must be double spaced with correct grammar and spelling. If it is sloppy or has too many grammatical errors hindering the reader’s ability to understand the text, then the essay will be returned without credit to the student to rewrite. If it is e-mailed, the essay must be sent as an attachment. It will not be accepted if it is sent as an e-mail.

Prompt:
How is the condition of Argos, the dog, similar to Odysseus’ state and the state of his home in Ithaca?

Period 3: 

Homework: Vocabulary Unit 2 will be due tomorrow,  Tuesday, April 5th:

How to do the Unit 2 Vocabulary:

Pages 28 – 30: Definitions: Write the word, write the part of speech; the sentence

Example:

1.     Antics (n.) ridiculous and unpredictable behavior or actions.

The antics of the chimpanzees amused the crowds at the zoo.



Pages 31 – 32: “Completing the Sentence”; One through 20. Write out the sentence:

Examples:

1. An inability to get along smoothly and effectively with other people will be a great detriment to you in any career you may choose.

Page 32: “Synonyms” Must write out the short sentence and the correct word.
Examples:
Synonyms:
2     1. the child prodigy’s celebrated talent: legendary

Antonyms (16 - 20)
16. the uncluttered aisles of the supermarket: congested


Page 33: Choosing the Right Word: Just write the correct word
1. Avowed

For extra credit, do page 34; write out the question and the answer; this page will be worth 10 extra points.
For extra credit, write an original sentence for each vocabulary word in Unit 2. It is worth 100 points!

Due Wednesday, April 6th: a short one to two paragraph formal essay in MLA format. Must be double spaced with correct grammar and spelling. If it is sloppy or has too many grammatical errors hindering the reader’s ability to understand the text, then the essay will be returned without credit to the student to rewrite. If it is e-mailed, the essay must be sent as an attachment. It will not be accepted if it is sent as an e-mail.

Prompt:
How is the condition of Argos, the dog, similar to Odysseus’ state and the state of his home in Ithaca?

Read The Test of the Great Bow, pages 936 – 940
 


Cronus – god of time



Chronological – written in the order of occurrence

Chronology
Chronicles – a factual written account of important or historical events in the order of their occurrence.

Reread The Test of the Bow, and find one example of Homeric simile:

Jonathan:
Simile:
Line 1089
“Then a rasping sound as those bright doors the key had sprung gave way – a bellow like a bull’s vaunt in a meadow – “
The sound of the key opening a door is like a huge bull’s bellow which gives an indication of how loud and strong the lock is.
Isabel:
Page 939
Line1185 – 1193
Homeric Simile:
But the man skilled in all ways of contending…..and sang a swallow’s note.”
This shows that every thing in Ithaca is falling into place.
The Homeric simile shows the ease and mastery with which Odysseus strings the arrow.

Vocabulary:
Smote: (past tense of to smite) to hit or to strike.
Omen: a sign which is interpreted to mean that something evil that has been predicted or prophesied is about to happen.
Allusion: reference to other literature or mythology, usually Greek, Roman, biblical or Shakespearean, in a book or story.
Jonathan: “Crooked minded Cronus” which is a reference to Zeus’ slaying of his father, Cronus, who was also the father of time.

Tuesday, April 5th:

Period 1:

Vocabulary Unit 2 is due today:
Went over unfamiliar vocabulary words in Unit 2
Banter, bountiful, frugal, maim, oblique, venerate, wanton

Due Wednesday, April 6th: a short one to two paragraph formal essay in MLA format. Must be double spaced with correct grammar and spelling. If it is sloppy or has too many grammatical errors hindering the reader’s ability to understand the text, then the essay will be returned without credit to the student to rewrite. If it is e-mailed, the essay must be sent as an attachment. It will not be accepted if it is sent as an e-mail.

Prompt:
How is the condition of Argos, the dog, similar to Odysseus’ state and the state of his home in Ithaca?

Read page 936 - 940, Test of the Great Bow
Read The Test of the Great Bow, pages 936 – 940
Notes!
Cronus – god of time; Cronus was the leader of the Titans, who predated the gods.  Cronus gave birth to the Greek gods whom he destroyed upon their birth for he was told he would be killed by one of his children. Zeus conspired with his mother to kill his father, Cronus, and Zeus became the king of the Greek gods.

Chronological – written in the order of occurrence
Chronology – the order of events in the time of their occurrence
Chronicles – a factual written account of important or historical events in the order of their occurrence.

Reread The Test of the Bow, and find one example of Homeric simile:

Simile:
Line 1089
“Then a rasping sound as those bright doors the key had sprung gave way – a bellow like a bull’s vaunt in a meadow – “
The sound of the key opening a door is like a huge bull’s bellow which gives an indication of how loud and strong the lock is.

Page 939
Line1185 – 1193
Homeric Simile:
But the man skilled in all ways of contending…..and sang a swallow’s note.”

The Homeric simile shows the ease and mastery with which Odysseus strings the arrow.

                        Question: What is Odysseus being compared to in lines 1185 – 1193?

Vocabulary:
Smote: (past tense of to smite) to hit or strike
Omen: a sign, which is interpreted to mean that something evil that has been predicted or prophesied is about to happen.
Allusion: reference to other literature or mythology, usually Greek, Roman, biblical or Shakespearean, in a book or story.
Example of allusion: “Crooked minded Cronus” which is a reference to Zeus’ slaying of his father, Cronus, a Titan, in Greek mythology, who was also the father of time.
Tomorrow, we will do a kahoot.it over “The Test of the Great Bow”

 Period 3:

 

Kahoot.it – The Test of the Great Bow

 

 Death at the Palace

Pages 941 - 943

Vagabond: beggar
Embossed: engraved
Wiliest: cleverest (wily) Wily coyote
Revelry: party; loud partying
Amid: in the middle of
Throng: a crowd; a group; a mob
Foe: enemy
Crimson: red
Runnels: streams
Craned: straining one’s neck
Jostled: elbowing each other for room
Shocked hand: personification and synecdoche (part of a whole)
Personification:
Sickly green fear pulled at their entrails
Entrails: intestines
Aegis: a shield or a sign which acts as a protection.
Stampede: when a large crowd of people or herd of cattle traveling in one direction tramples everything in its path.

Restitution: to pay back what was taken;
Tithe: a portion, usually ten percent of what is owed, such as ten percent of your income which is given to the church
Glower: to glare with anger

Read from 1293 to the bottom of  page 943; then write what happened. There are two examples of similes in the passage and the passage as a whole is rich in imagery.
What are the suitors compared to when they see Athena’s “aegis” (her shield which is her symbol)? “And the suitors mad with fear at her great sign stampeded like stung cattle by a river….” Like is used to compare, which makes this a simile.
What were the attackers compared to as they went after the suitors?
Falcons: hunting birds that are fierce and prey (hunt) on smaller birds. They are large and fierce hunters.
Talons: claws on an animal or bird.
Eyries: eagle or falcon nests built high in the mountains.
Chutes: long funnels or tunnels that travel down. A laundry chute funnels (drops) clothes to the laundry room in the basement.
Veer: to turn sharply.
Cower: to hunch one’s shoulders or curl up in a ball in anticipation of being hit.
Myths: used for entertainment and used to rationalize things the ancients couldn’t explain.
  

Wednesday, April 6th: 

1st Period: 

BIC 

During BIC, pair up with a partner, choose two words and write a grammatically correct sentence for each word; then write on the board and share with the class.
Unit 2 Vocabulary; Words 1 - 5
Words you can choose:
1.     Antics: (noun) Ridiculous and unpredictable behavior or actions
      Sentence: The antics of the chimpanzees amused the crowds at the zoo.

2.     Avowed: (adjective) Declared openly and without shame; acknowledged
      Sentence: The governor was an avowed supporter of the plan to implement arts programs throughout the schools.

3.     Banter: (verb) to exchange playful remarks, tease
Sentence: Jelani was excited that the cute bass player in the rock band stopped to banter with him after the show.

4.     Bountiful: (adjective) giving freely; generous; plentiful
Sentence: Dalicia always gave bountiful gifts at Easter.

5.     Congested: (adjective) overcrowded; filled or occupied to excess
Sentence: The quad is always so congested that Anselmo tries to avoid walking through it during nutrition and lunch.

Kahoot.it! Pair up and play Kahoot.it
“The Test of the Great Bow”

Read The Odyssey, pages 941 – 943
Vagabond: beggar
Embossed: engraved
Wiliest: cleverest (wily) Wily coyote
Revelry: party; loud partying
Amid: in the middle of
Throng: a crowd; a group; a mob
Foe: enemy
Crimson: red
Runnels: streams
Craned: straining one’s neck
Jostled: elbowing each other for room
Shocked hand: personification and synecdoche (part of a whole)
Personification:
Sickly green fear pulled at their entrails
Entrails: intestines
Aegis: a shield or a sign which acts as a protection.
Stampede: when a large crowd of people or herd of cattle traveling in one direction tramples everything in its path.

Restitution: to pay back what was taken;
Tithe: a portion, usually ten percent of what is owed, such as ten percent of your income which is given to the church
Glower: to glare with anger
Falcons: hunting birds that are fierce and prey (hunt) on smaller birds. They are large and fierce hunters.
Talons: claws on an animal or bird.
Eyries: eagle or falcon nests built high in the mountains.
Chutes: long funnels or tunnels that travel down. A laundry chute funnels (drops) clothes to the laundry room in the basement.
Veer: to turn sharply.
Cower: to hunch one’s shoulders or curl up in a ball in anticipation of being hit.
Myths: used for entertainment and used to rationalize things the ancients couldn’t explain.

Read from 1293 to the bottom of  page 943; then write what happened. There are two examples of similes in the passage and the passage as a whole is rich in imagery.
What are the suitors compared to when they see Athena’s “aegis” (her shield which is her symbol)? “And the suitors mad with fear at her great sign stampeded like stung cattle by a river….” Like is used to compare, which makes this a simile.
What were the attackers compared to as they went after the suitors?


Period 3: 

"Death in the Palace" Comprehension Questions: 

Questions:
1.     Why is the description of Antinous drinking and reveling at the moment he is killed by Odysseus ironic?
2.     What did the other suitors believe when they saw that the old beggar had killed Antinous?
3.     When did the suitors realize that the old beggar they had abused was Odysseus, the returning King of Ithaca?
4.     What does Eurymachus attempt to do?
5.     Why are Eurymachus’ motivation and attempt so contemptible?
6.     What is Odysseus’ response to Eurymachus’ offer?
7.     How does Athena signal her approval of Odysseus?
8.     How do the suitors respond to the sign?
9.     What are the suitors compared to in lines 1290 through 1293?
10.   What are Odysseus and his men compared to in lines 1290 through 1300?
11. What is the fate of the disloyal maids?

Turn in as a test at 11:15

Kick.it.com - "Death in the Palace"



Thursday, April 7th: 

1st Period:
BIC

Read from 1293 to the bottom of  page 943; then write what happened. There are two examples of similes in the passage and the passage as a whole is rich in imagery.
What are the suitors compared to when they see Athena’s “aegis” (her shield which is her symbol)? “And the suitors mad with fear at her great sign stampeded like stung cattle by a river….” Like is used to compare, which makes this a simile.

What were the attackers compared to as they went after the suitors?




 Death in the Palace Comprehension Questions



Questions:
1.     Why is the description of Antinous drinking and reveling at the moment he is killed by Odysseus ironic?
2.     What did the other suitors believe when they saw that the old beggar had killed Antinous?
3.     When did the suitors realize that the old beggar they had abused was Odysseus, the returning King of Ithaca?
4.     What does Eurymachus attempt to do?
5.     Why are Eurymachus’ motivation and attempt so contemptible?
6.     What is Odysseus’ response to Eurymachus’ offer?
7.     How does Athena signal her approval of Odysseus?
8.     How do the suitors respond to the sign?
9.     What are the suitors compared to in lines 1290 through 1293?
10.   What are Odysseus and his men compared to in lines 1293 through 1300?
11.   What is the fate of the maids who were disloyal to Penelope? 

Period 3: 
Read "Odysseus and Penelope"  

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Vocabulary:

Wily: clever
Shun: to avoid; to ostracize someone from society; to isolate someone that others do not like
Hyacinth: beautiful flowers
Lavished: to extravagantly give great wonderful gifts to another
Aloof: to keep apart; to be seemingly indifferent to another
Pliant: flexible, easily bendable, lithe 
Tremulous: weak, trembling, shaking with great emotion

1.     Does Penelope immediately accept Odysseus as the authentic ruler of Ithaca? Find an example from the text which supports your answer.
2.     What are Penelope’s reasons for her behavior?
3.     What is Telemachus’ reaction to his mother’s behavior?
4.     What clever strategy does Penelope use to test Odysseus to see if he is really who he says he is? What secret sign does she give?
5.     Describe the bedroom.
6.     What convinces her that Odysseus has truly come back?
7.     Find the Homeric simile. What is being compared to what?
8.     Who was Hephaestus? 





Friday, April 8th: 

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BIC

1st Period:
Kahoot.it – “Death in the Palace”
Read pages 944 – 946

Vocabulary:
Wily: clever
Shun: to avoid; to ostracize someone from society; to isolate someone that others do not like
Hyacinth: beautiful flowers
Lavished: to extravagantly give great wonderful gifts to another
Aloof: to keep apart; to be seemingly indifferent to another
Pliant: flexible, easily bendable, lithe 
Tremulous: weak, trembling, shaking with great emotion

1.      Does Penelope immediately accept Odysseus as the authentic ruler of Ithaca? Find an example from the text which supports your answer.
2.     What are Penelope’s reasons for her behavior?
3.     What is Telemachus’ reaction to his mother’s behavior?
4.     What clever strategy does Penelope use to test Odysseus to see if he is really who he says he is? What secret sign does she give?
5.     Describe the bedroom.
6.     What convinces her that Odysseus has truly come back?
7.     Find the Homeric simile. What is being compared to what?
8.     Who was Hephaestus?



Period 3:


Kahoot.it – “Odysseus and Penelope” 

Vocabulary Theatre: 
Break into groups of four:
Choose four words from Unit 2
Create a rap, a song and dance, or a skit showing how to use the word. 
 



 
















 






 











 

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