Reader Responses

When writing a reader response, specific textual support-words/phrases (not just line numbers) is absolutely essential. Also, too many of you are providing a "retelling" rather than a "reaction."

The Odyssey

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I know this is amazing-but this is what happened when
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Check it out-a decent overview on The Odyssey

The Odyssey Homework Assignment

READER RESPONSE: Book 9-Minimum length- one and a half pages. Remember this assignment is not a summary, but rather a reaction (reader response).

DUE: E-Band- 27 May (Thursday)
F and G Bands-28 May (Friday)

A Word of Caution: Do not think that you can deceive Diedrich by writing four to five words on a line until you have met the minimum requirement of 1 1/2 pages.
If you attempt to do so, your grade will be lowered dramatically!

Author Study Celebration

Upon return of your author study, I would like everyone to "showcase" his or her work. Why did Diedrich include the word "celebration" in the title of this posting?

To truly make this a "special" occasion-refreshments and snacks will be served.
(NOTE: THIS IS NOT A PARTY!)

DATE OF SHOWCASE: TBA

The Odyssey Book Notes

http://www.shmoop.com/odyssey/table-of-contents.html
This link will take you to the Notes that I have distributed for Books 1-4. Please be advised that YOU WILL HAVE TO READ THE ASSIGNED BOOK! I have provided this resource to aid you with the "Close Reading" of The Odyssey.

The Odyssey HW Assignment

All classes Read Books 5 and 6. Use Post-It Notes and Record Reactions. You should have five to six notes with responses per Book. I will check to determine if you have complied with this directive.

The Odyssey Homework Assignment

Read Book 4 for Thursday's class. Also on Thursday, 20 May, you will be tested on Books 1-4.

Read Book 5 for Friday: Be prepared for a "surprise" quiz.

The Odyssey

http//www.leasttern.com/HighSchool/odyssey/OdysseySG.html

Book-by-Book Study Guide: You will be tested on the information found in these study guides.

The Odyssey- A different translation

http://tkline.pgcc.net/PITBR/Greek/Odhome.htm
A translation with hyperlinks-might be less confusing for some than the Fitzpatrick text-CHECK-IT OUT.

The Odyssey Homework Assignment

Read Book 3 for Monday, 17 May. Be prepared for a quiz.
Place post-its on lines of text that you find interesting and/or confusing.
I would like us to engage in a student-led "Socratic" discussion-something that we have done previously-based on your active reading of this Book-your "placement" of the post-it.

The Odyssey Homework Assignment

Due Monday, 10 May, All classes: Book Two Study Guide Questions. You will write out the entire question-you will skip a space(line) after each question before beginning your response, you will respond in complete sentences, you will skip a space(line) after each response before you begin the next question(you will learn the name for this type rhetorical device -the manner in which the sentence is constructed-in AP Language and Composition).

Provide the proper heading: The Odyssey
Book Two

The Odyssey: Who's who

On Thursday, 13 May, you will be tested (matching) on all the gods, goddesses, and mortals listed on the handout "The Odyssey: Who's who." Begin studying NOW!

The Odyssey Vocabulary Quiz #3

Quiz # 3: Words 41-60-Monday, 10 May.