Monday - "Writer's Notebook: Describe what you consider the ideal traits of a hero. What qualities would he or she need to exemplify? Give a real-world example."
Tuesday - Grammar Minutes - "Homophones"
Wednesday - Legend test.
Thursday - Writer's Notebook: "If you could meet any fictional character, who would it be?"
Friday - Writer's Notebook: "Friday Freewrite!"
- Finish taking notes on "Archetypes" powerpoint.
- In groups, analyze archetypal elements in the movie or story of your choice. Fill out graphic organizer, "Archetypes in Literature."
- HW - Work on Vocab.com Lesson 1
Tuesday - Grammar Minutes - "Homophones"
- Group presentations of Archetypes project started yesterday.
- HW - Legend test tomorrow
Wednesday - Legend test.
Thursday - Writer's Notebook: "If you could meet any fictional character, who would it be?"
- Intro to Beowulf. Begin reading Beowulf.
- HW - Finish Vocab.com work. You should have made 100% on the online activities before the quiz on Friday.
Friday - Writer's Notebook: "Friday Freewrite!"
- Vocabulary Quiz # 1
- Read "The Coming of Grendel"
- Analyze Beowulf, noting heroic archetypes.