Room 7 Edublog

OBJECTIVES:
To research Ancient Greek literature
To appreciate the culture and literature of Greek theater
To instruct what is learned to others

BELLRINGER:
M: Review game with “A” section of Literary Devices
T: Ms. Gann gives plagiarism presentation in library

AGENDA:
Are you Greek hero material?
Jigsaw activity: in pods, students will read about Greek theatre and plays
They will teach the rest of the class what they have learned

HOMEWORK
Reading Log
Due 9/9: Greek & Roman gods
9/10: Greek Jigsaw Presentations
9/12: Lit. Devices “A” test

OBJECTIVES
To continue to build skills in recognizing verbs & their functions
To practice oral presentations and public speaking
To analyze a short story for theme and story sequence
To compare/contrast central figures

BELLRINGER
Review Story Sequence Chart

AGENDA
Give time for any students who have stories to present
“Stand on the Wall” story opener strategy
Begin reading and analyzing “The Most Dangerous Game”
Compare/contrast characters’ viewpoints and characteristics

HOMEWORK
Reading Logs

OBJECTIVES
To analyze Beowulf
To identify literary elements in Beowulf
To draw comparisons between the monsters Beowulf faces to the “monsters” today
To create original vocabulary illustrations

BELLRINGER
When you get to school, there’s a sign on the door stating, “School’s Closed.” What do you do?

AGENDA
Review vocab and study guide sheet
Students will identify literary elements as we begin reading Beowulf
Discussion and clarification of ideas in Beowulf
A complimentary story to Beowulf will be read to the students as they work on their vocabulary illustrations

HOMEWORK
Reading Logs
Study Vocabulary & worksheet; test on Thursday, 9/11