Week Twelve (4 Nov - 8 Nov)
Mon 11/4--S: Read and take notes on Book 13 of The Odyssey
Tues 11/5--S: Read summary of Books 14-17 and also read and take notes on Book 18 of The Odyssey.
Wed 11/6 (Block F) or Thurs 11/7 (Block C)--L: Read and take notes on Book 19 of The Odyssey
Fri 11/7--S:Read and take notes on Book 20 of The Odyssey
Week Thirteen (11-15 Nov)
Mon 11/11--S: Read and take notes on Book 21 of The Odyssey
To visualize Odysseus' bow and the challenge Penelope gives the suitors, please look here:
Tues 11/12 (Block F) or Weds 11/13 (Block C)--L: Grammar:
Review direct objects and read about indirect objects in How Grammar Works (28-30 and 121).
Read about predicate nouns and adjectives
Here's the link: subjective complements (predicate nouns and predicate adjectives) in PDF files of HGW (30 middle-31)
In pink workbook, do pages 38 and 40.
Bring pink workbook to class.
Thurs 11/14 (Block F) or Fri 11/15 (Block C)-- L: Read and take notes on Book 22 of The Odyssey
Week Fourteen (18-22 Nov)
Mon 11/18--S: Read and take notes on Book 23 of The Odyssey
Tues 11/19--S: Read and take notes on Book 24 of The Odyssey
Wed 11/20 (Block F) or Thurs 11/21 (Block C)--L: In-class essay #2
Essay Prep/Freewrite on Canvas due.
Please review Book 22, especially pp. 410-411, and Book 24, especially pp. 449-450.
Click here for assignment (link is now active)
Please review your first in-class essay on The Odyssey
You're able to see it on Google Classroom (view-only privileges).
Think about what you did well and what you'd like to differently on the upcoming essay.
Make sure to bring your computer fully charged.
Please bring your copy of The Odyssey.
Fri 11/22--S: Grammar Review
In pink workbook, please do the following exercises (note: we started some of these exercises in class):
DOs: p. 37
DOs and IOs, p. 38
Predicate Adjectives and Predicate Nouns: p.41-42
The term used at the top of the page is subjective complement
But you should identify PAs (predicate adjectives) and PNs (predicate nouns)
Don't worry if you find these exercises hard. We'll review them carefully in class!
Note that "simple predicate" means the main verb of the sentence.
Bring pink workbook to class.
Note: Upcoming grammar test on 12/3 for Block F and 12/4 for Block C
Also: next Monday, I'll ask you which in-class essay you'd like me to grade and comment on. If it's helpful, you can meet with a writing coach on Friday or early next week (you can request an extension for your decision, in this case).