agendas, Dec. 5-9

Monday, 12/5
Goals:
* To understand the plotline of The Odyssey
* To work well in groups when given a task with parameters
* To have fun


Tasks:
1. Instructions
2. Forming groups
3. Preparation
4. Performance
5. Reflection: Journal #37


Tuesday, 12/6
Goals:
* To understand the plotline of The Odyssey
* To comprehend through visualization

Tasks:
1. Finishing from yesterday / recap
2. Book 8 summary
3. Book 9, as read by Gandalf
4. Visual Notes


Wednesday, 12/7
Goals:
* To read for focus and comprehension

Tasks:
1. Reading Time (30 min)
2. Journal #38
3. Reading Records


Thursday, 12/8
Goals:
* To understand the plotline of The Odyssey
* To comprehend through questioning

Tasks:
1. Book 10: "The Bewitching Queen of Aeaea"
a. Whole class
b. Small groups (until 2:32)
c. Journal #39 (on the board)

Read all the way to the end of Book 10 (p. 248)--if you don't finish, you'll need to check out a book.

Tomorrow: in-class writing task based on the book.


Friday, 12/9
Goals:
* To demonstrate our understanding of The Odyssey
* To write clearly and persuasively
* To use textual details to support a thesis

Tasks:
1. Odyssey in-class writing task

Today's assessment is open book--you may use your journal, your visual notes, and The Odyssey!

If you work all the way through the period, but don't finish, you can finish this weekend.

Hold on to your visual notes - they'll go in your folder!