Week 11
M 10/31—S: In-class essay on Book 11 of The Odyssey
Tu 11/1—S: No homework. In class, we will review parts of speech and discuss subjects and verbs
Th 11/3—L: Read and take notes on Odyssey, Bk 12
Fr 11/4—S: In-class essay on Book 12.
sample essay on Book 11 here: sample essay on Odyssey
Please note that this essay follows a different set of instructions from yours
This essay has three body paras, was not required to have a conclusion
For homework, please do a freewrite or a practice essay on the following question:
What meaningful connections can you make between the various encounters Od describes in Book 12?
Post your freewrite or practice essay on Canvas.
If a practice essay, time yourself (40 minutes)
and have a
thesis
two body paras
conclusion that connects the two body paras in a meaningful way
If a freewrite, write 350 words minimum
40 minutes
Post your essay or freewrite here: practice for in-class essay
Week 12
Tu 11/8—L: Read Odyssey, Bk 13. Also, read the summary of Books 14-17.
Optional notes on Bk 13 (b/c you have extra reading for today, I'm not requiring note-taking on this book)
Grammar
Read about direct objects and indirect objects in How Grammar Works (28-30 and 121).
Bring pink workbook to class.
On Monday night, please read (but do not change) your two essays
If you're undecided as to which one is better (keeping in mind clarity and good mechanics), choose the essay with
the stronger thesis
more interesting ideas
better quotation use
You can let classmates look over the two essays and give you their feedback
OR: an excellent topic to consult with a writing coach on!
If you decide early, please email me and let me know your choice so I can start reading and giving feedback on the essays starting Monday
W 11/9—S: Read Odyssey, Bk 18 (notes not required)
Note: you do not need to take notes tonight in recognition of the election.
Fr 11/11—L: Read and take notes on Odyssey, Bk 19
Week 13
M 11/14—S: Read and take notes on Odyssey, Bk 20
Tu 11/15—S: Read and take notes on Odyssey, Bk 21
Th 11/17—L: Read and take notes on Odyssey, Bk 22
Fr 11/18—S: Read and take notes on Odyssey, Bk 23
Week 14
M 11/21—S: Read and take notes on Odyssey, Bk 24 (finish epic)
As you read this book, think about how you end cycles of violence.
Is the end of The Odyssey a satisfying one: why or why not?
W 11/23—L: Work on lost segment assignment in class/finish discussion of Book 24
For homework, please do one of the following:
Do a 300 word freewrite on possible ideas and themes your segment will explore
If you already know your idea and theme, then, instead, you can begin work on your segment and/or translator's note
Time: 30-40 minutes
Be ready to show me your work in class
Th 11/24 NO SCHOOL
Fr 11/25 NO SCHOOL
Week 15
M 11/28--S: NO HOMEWORK DAY
Tu 11/29--S: Lost segment due (instructions below)
Th 12/1--L: Grammar:
Also, read about subjective complements (predicate nouns and predicate adjectives) in PDF files of HGW (30 middle-31)
Bring pink workbook to class.
Fri 12/2--S: Grammar Review
Do grammar review exercises in pink workbook (43-45).
Note that "simple predicate" means the main verb of the sentence.
Week 16
Tu 12/6--L: GRAMMAR TEST
Test will cover parts of speech and sentence elements (all the grammar we've covered this semester)
W 12/7--S: Read study guide below and bring in any questions you have.
Fri 12/9--L: Review for midterm
Link to homework is here
Week 17
Tu 12/13--L: Review for midterm
On Canvas here, please do the following:
Pick two passages from The Odyssey (you can use your classmates' passages from Thursday's assignment if you wish) that are thematically related.
Make sure you say where in The Odyssey these passages are from and give page numbers.
Write a semi-formal freewrite in which you compare or contrast the passages above.
Identify an important idea or value or theme that the two passages share
Explain how each passage develops that idea
Analyze closely by explaining the significance of specific words, phrases, and images
Word count for freewrite: 300 words minimum
W 12/14: NO CLASSES
TH 12/15: Midterms begin