Exploring Odysseus: Strengths vs. Arrogance
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Analyzing Odysseus' character traits, SAT word "tenet," roots in words, future of Odysseus, and writing like literary giants. Includes quizzes on "The Odyssey" and sentence combining exercises.
Exploring Odysseus: Strengths vs. Arrogance
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Monday, May 7, 2012 Warm Up: What evidence can you cite from the story that, in spite of his strengths, Odysseus may be arrogant? SAT Word: tenet. n. any opinion, principle, doctrine, dogma, etc., especially one held as true by a profession, group, or movement.
Goals • What words have the roots –mon and –morph? • What’s next for Odysseus? III. How can we write like Literary Giants?
I. Weekly Word List #15 • View power point • Record paraphrased definitions • Complete reverse for HOMEWORK • Study for Friday’s quiz!!
II. The Odyssey • Book 9 pop quiz!! • Read book 10 – complete Qs C. Read books 11-12 – complete Qs
III. Intro to Sentence Combining • Overview of system – power point • Complete packet as we go through slides – do NOT work ahead!