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.
