*******************************!!!ASSIGNMENTS!!!*****************************
MONDAY 2/13/12 In-class review of thesis statements and research materials
BRING TO CLASS ALL RESEARCH MATERIALS and the Thesis
preview page
DUE TODAY -- FIFTEEN NOTE CARDS!!!
Many of you have not touched this project since 2/7. Why
is this so? If I do not see immediate improvement
the due date will be changed. Clearly you have had
enough time to complete these tasks, and are NOT
using your time in an effective manner. This is not
acceptable, and I will provide the motivation to do
your work by decreasing the very generous amount of
time you have to get it done.
HOMEWORK: DUE TOMORROW - Books 9 and 10 questions
ON PAIN OF EMBARRASSMENT!!!!!!!!!!!!
BRING YOUR BLOODY RESEARCH MATERIALS!!!!!
15 note cards/notes and min 5 sources
in MLA Works Cited format!!!!!
GRRRRRRRR!!!!!!
TUESDAY 2/14/12 In-class review of Books 9 and 10 of THE ODYSSEY
Discuss evidence of HUBRIS
HOMEWORK: Read Book 11 and answer questions for Book 11 -
DUE THURSDAY
WEDNESDAY 2/15/12 Continue discussion of 9 and 10 and their allegorical
nature
Begin discussion of Hero Cycle
HOMEWORK: Read Book 11 and answer questions for Book 11 -
DUE THURSDAY
THURSDAY 2/16/12 In-class review of Book 11 of THE ODYSSEY
Discuss evidence of HUBRIS as well as Odysseus' epiphany
HOMEWORK:
Trace Odysseus' external and parallel internal journey
from his departure to Troy to his return to
Circe's island
Read Book 12 and answer appropriate questions -- due MONDAY
FRIDAY 2/17/12 Discuss Odysseus' parallel internal and external journeys
In-class review of the adventures and their lessons
In-class discussion of Odysseus/ character evolution
HOMEWORK: Read Book 12 and answer appropriate questions --
due MONDAY
Please know that this site is subject to day-to-day modification in the
event of snow days or other events that are beyond the control of the
teacher. This is a GUIDE -- it is my PLAN, that must often be adjusted to
accommodate the most pressing and current needs of the students. Thanks for
understanding. Any confusion -- PLEASE call or e-mail me! Thanks! Let's
have a GREAT year!
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