Thursday, May 7, 2020

Odyssey - Everyone Dies

Today we need to discuss Books 21-24.  I'll give you a brief overview and then I'll take questions on the final project if you have any.





5/7     Zoom Class at 9am
          Books 22
5/8     Books 23-24 
Blog for Books 17-20 due
5/11   Final Projects
5/12  Zoom Class 10 am
5/14  Final Projects Due

FINAL PROJECTS: Two Part Video (on FLIPGRID) - PART 1: Breaking the Odyssey up into six parts, each part with a title, a description of the action.  Giving an overarching theme to the book and giving at least three examples of this theme. (this video should be 8-10 minutes long)

PART  2: A) Discuss with examples of how Odysseus fits the rold of an EPIC HERO (lists how if reinforces values the Greeks held dear); His Tragic Flaw; How he is morally superior to those around him; and how has the Gods on his side.  B) Discuss how the Odyssey starts in the middle of things and how it reinforces the idea of journey: particularly talk about the Cyclops, Circe, the Underworld and Odysseus homecoming.


4
3
2
1
Structure of Text
RL1, RL5
W2
Student is able to divide the poem into six episodes and relate them to an overarching theme (the book as a whole).  Student uses relevant evidence to back up theme and episodes.
Student is able to divide the poem into six episodes.  Student uses relevant evidence or examples. There may be an attempt to connect to a theme. 
Student tries to divide the poem into six episodes but the episodes may not make logical sense, or are brief, missing information, or there is little evidence or examples in the text. 
Student is unable to divide the poem into six episodes
Odysseus as a Complex Character
RL1, RL3
W2
Student is able to discuss how Odysseus is an epic hero and analyze his complex nature: where is he a hero?  Where does he fail?  How does he reinforce/symbolize the traits Greeks valued?  How does he reinforce a main idea?  Relevant evidence from the text is used.
Student is able to discuss how Odysseus is an epic hero.  Analyzing his complex nature is attempted, but either oversimplified, vague or summarized, or important parts of it are left out.  Student is able to relate him to a larger theme.  Evidence from the text is used.
Student is able to discuss how Odysseus is an epic hero, but cannot analyze his complex character or state how he relates to a larger theme – or, no evidence from the text is used.
Student is unable to discuss Odysseus is an epic hero.
Elements of an Epic Poem
RL1, RL4,
W2
Student is able to explain the epic elements of the text and discuss how they back up major themes.  No epic element is left out.  Relevant evidence from the text is used.
Student is able to explain the epic elements of the text and discuss how most of the epic elements back up major themes.  1 or 2 elements may be left out.  Evidence from the text is used.
Student is able to explain some of the epic elements of the text but cannot discuss how they back up major themes. 
Student is unable to explain the epic elements in the text.
Theme and Main Ideas
RL1, RL2
W2
Student is able to discuss one or more themes of the book and connect it with contemporary society.  Relevant evidence is used.
Student is able to discuss one or more themes of the book.  Relevant evidence is used.
Student attempts to discuss one or more themes of the book.  Explanation of the theme may be oversimplified or lacking evidence.
Student cannot discuss a theme in the book.
Epic Poem


1)   Hero who is either divine or protected by a god.
2)   Vast setting.   Action spans not only geographical but cosmological space: across land, sea, into the underworld, etc.
3)   Involves supernatural forces.
4)   Stars in medias res or in the middle of things.
5)   Clear picture of social or culture patterns of everyday life.
6)   Contains large important themes
7)   Invoking of the Muse
8)   Hero’s Journey
A)   Call to Adventure
B)   Supreme Ordeal
C)   Transformation
D)   Hero’s Return
Epic Hero
1)   Noble Birth
2)   Represents the ultimate characteristics that the culture values
3)   Overcomes incredible odds
4)   Ultimate warrior/morally superior
5)   Character Flaw
6)   Battles Supernatural Foes

Monday, May 4, 2020

Final Project - Rubric

5/5     Zoom Class at 10 am
          Book 20  
  
5/6      Last Day to turn in late work
          Book 21
5/7     Zoom Class at 9am
          Books 22
5/8     Books 23-24
5/11   Final Projects
5/12  Zoom Class 10 am
5/14  Final Projects Due

FINAL PROJECTS: Two Part Video (on FLIPGRID) - PART 1: Breaking the Odyssey up into six parts, each part with a title, a description of the action.  Giving an overarching theme to the book and giving at least three examples of this theme. (this video should be 8-10 minutes long)

PART  2: A) Discuss with examples of how Odysseus fits the rold of an EPIC HERO (lists how if reinforces values the Greeks held dear); His Tragic Flaw; How he is morally superior to those around him; and how has the Gods on his side.  B) Discuss how the Odysseus starts in the middle of things and how it reinforces the idea of journey: particularly talk about the Cyclops, Circe, the Underworld and Odysseus homecoming.





4
3
2
1

Structure of Text

RL1, RL5
W2
Student is able to divide the poem into six episodes and relate them to an overarching theme (the book as a whole).  Student uses relevant evidence to back up theme and episodes.
Student is able to divide the poem into six episodes.  Student uses relevant evidence or examples. There may be an attempt to connect to a theme. 
Student tries to divide the poem into six episodes but the episodes may not make logical sense, or are brief, missing information, or there is little evidence or examples in the text. 
Student is unable to divide the poem into six episodes
Odysseus as a Complex Character

RL1, RL3
W2
Student is able to discuss how Odysseus is an epic hero and analyze his complex nature: where is he a hero?  Where does he fail?  How does he reinforce/symbolize the traits Greeks valued?  How does he reinforce a main idea?  Relevant evidence from the text is used.
Student is able to discuss how Odysseus is an epic hero.  Analyzing his complex nature is attempted, but either oversimplified, vague or summarized, or important parts of it are left out.  Student is able to relate him to a larger theme.  Evidence from the text is used.
Student is able to discuss how Odysseus is an epic hero, but cannot analyze his complex character or state how he relates to a larger theme – or, no evidence from the text is used.
Student is unable to discuss Odysseus is an epic hero.
Elements of an Epic Poem

RL1, RL4,
W2
Student is able to explain the epic elements of the text and discuss how they back up major themes.  No epic element is left out.  Relevant evidence from the text is used.
Student is able to explain the epic elements of the text and discuss how most of the epic elements back up major themes.  1 or 2 elements may be left out.  Evidence from the text is used.
Student is able to explain some of the epic elements of the text but cannot discuss how they back up major themes. 
Student is unable to explain the epic elements in the text.
Theme and Main Ideas

RL1, RL2
W2
Student is able to discuss one or more themes of the book and connect it with contemporary society.  Relevant evidence is used.
Student is able to discuss one or more themes of the book.  Relevant evidence is used.
Student attempts to discuss one or more themes of the book.  Explanation of the theme may be oversimplified or lacking evidence.
Student cannot discuss a theme in the book.

Epic Poem


1)   Hero who is either divine or protected by a god.
2)   Vast setting.   Action spans not only geographical but cosmological space: across land, sea, into the underworld, etc.
3)   Involves supernatural forces.
4)   Stars in medias res or in the middle of things.
5)   Clear picture of social or culture patterns of everyday life.
6)   Contains large important themes
7)   Invoking of the Muse
8)   Hero’s Journey
A)   Call to Adventure
B)   Supreme Ordeal
C)   Transformation
D)   Hero’s Return

Epic Hero

1)   Noble Birth
2)   Represents the ultimate characteristics that the culture values
3)   Overcomes incredible odds
4)   Ultimate warrior/morally superior
5)   Character Flaw
6)   Battles Supernatural Foes


Book 19


Thursday, April 30, 2020

The Odyssey PODCAST

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-odyssey/id463700760?i=1000097068300

Odyssey

Today we need to discuss books 13-16.  Then you have blog post for 13-16.  Remember for the post you need a summary, a list of characters, an explanation of a major theme and literary element.
 
4/30   Zoom Class at 9am
          Overview of Books 13-16
          Blog Post 13-16
5/1     Books 17-18
           Flipgrid #11
5/4     Book 19 
5/5     Zoom Class at 10 am
          Book 20  
  
5/6      Last Day to turn in late work
          Book 21
5/7     Zoom Class at 9am
          Books 22
5/8     Books 23-24
5/11   Final Projects
5/12  Zoom Class 10 am
5/14  Final Projects Due

FINAL PROJECTS: Two Part Video (on FLIPGRID) - PART 1: Breaking the Odyssey up into six parts, each part with a title, a description of the action.  Giving an overarching theme to the book and giving at least three examples of this theme. (this video should be 8-10 minutes long)

PART  2: A) Discuss with examples of how Odysseus fits the rold of an EPIC HERO (lists how if reinforces values the Greeks held dear); His Tragic Flaw; How he is morally superior to those around him; and how has the Gods on his side.  B) Discuss how the Odysseus starts in the middle of things and how it reinforces the idea of journey: particularly talk about the Cyclops, Circe, the Underworld and Odysseus homecoming.




Monday, April 27, 2020

Books 13-15

Today we are going to talk about Books 13-15 and then discuss your FINAL PROJECT.


4/28   Zoom Class at 10am
            Book 15
4/29   Book 16
            Flipgrid Respons #10
4/30   Zoom Class at 9am
          Overview of Books 13-16
5/1     Books 17-18
           Flipgrid #11
5/4     Book 19 
5/5     Zoom Class at 10 am
          Book 20  
  
5/6      Last Day to turn in late work
          Book 21
5/7     Zoom Class at 9am
          Books 22
5/8     Books 23-24
5/11   Final Projects
5/12  Zoom Class 10 am
5/14  Final Projects Due

FINAL PROJECTS: Two Part Video (on FLIPGRID) - PART 1: Breaking the Odyssey up into six parts, each part with a title, a description of the action.  Giving an overarching theme to the book and giving at least three examples of this theme. (this video should be 8-10 minutes long)

PART  2: A) Discuss with examples of how Odysseus fits the rold of an EPIC HERO (lists how if reinforces values the Greeks held dear); His Tragic Flaw; How he is morally superior to those around him; and how has the Gods on his side.  B) Discuss how the Odysseus starts in the middle of things and how it reinforces the idea of journey: particularly talk about the Cyclops, Circe, the Underworld and Odysseus homecoming.


Book 14



Wednesday, April 22, 2020

Odyssey Books 9-12




So today we need to discuss chapters 9-12.  Then you need to write a blog post overview of 9-12.  In this post you need: 1) summary of the action in 9-12; 2) A major theme and explanation of how that themes is reinforced in the Books; 3) List of characters; 4) Motifs, symbols or literary elements that appear. 

4/23   Zoom Class at 9am
            Overview Discussion of Books 9-12
            Blog for Books 9-12
4/24   Book 13
            Flipgrid Response #9
4/27   Book 14
           Quiz
4/28   Zoom Class at 10am
            Book 15
4/29   Book 16
            Flipgrid Respons #10
4/30   Zoom Class at 9am
          Overview of Books 13-16
5/1     Books 17-18
           Flipgrid #10
5/4     Book 19 
5/5     Zoom Class at 10 am
          Book 20  
  
5/6      Last Day to turn in late work
          Book 20
5/7     Zoom Class at 9am
          Books 21-22
5/8     Books 23-24
5/11   Final Projects
5/12  Zoom Class 10 am
5/14  Final Projects Due

Monday, April 20, 2020

Late Work

Today we need to discuss Books 9-11 and take a vocabulary quiz.

So the school has come up with a late work policy. Late work will be marked down 5% per day up to 25% (or 12.5% per week). All late work most be turned in by May 6th.

4/21   Zoom Class at 10 am
            Book #11
            Vocabulary Quiz
4/22   Book 12
          
4/23   Zoom Class at 9am
            Overview Discussion of Books 9-12
            Blog for Books 9-12
4/24   Book 13
            Flipgrid Response #9
4/27   Book 14
           Quiz
4/28   Zoom Class at 10am
            Book 15
4/29   Book 16
            Flipgrid Respons #10
4/30   Zoom Class at 9am
          Overview of Books 13-16
5/1     Books 17-18
           Flipgrid #10
5/4     Book 19 
5/5     Zoom Class at 10 am
          Book 20  
  
5/6      Last Day to turn in late work
          Book 20

5/7     Zoom Class at 9am
          Books 21-22

5/8     Books 23-24

5/11   Final Projects

5/12  Zoom Class 10 am

5/14  Final Projects Due

Wednesday, April 15, 2020

Book 8

Today we need to discuss BOOK 8, recap Books 5-8, discuss your blogs and final and play vocabulary jam.

Your blog assignment for tomorrow will be to recap - summarize - what happens in Books 5-8.  List all the characters invovled.  List and explain a major theme and any symbols or allusions that
appeared.

Unit Learning goal: At the end of this unit, students will be able to show an understanding of the Odyssey as an Epic Poem by creating a video that lists the epic elements of the Odyssey, discusses how Odysseus fits the role of the Epic Hero, and summaries the book into six parts. 
 
4/16   Zoom Class at 10am
            Overview Discussion of Books 5-8
            Blog #2
4/17   Book 9
            Flipgrid Response #7
4/20   Book 10
            Flipgrid Response #8
4/21   Zoom Class at 10 am
            Book #11
            Vocabulary Quiz
4/22   Book 12
           
4/23   Zoom Class at 10am
            Overview Discussion of Books 9-12
            Quiz
4/24   Book 13
            Flipgrid Response #9
4/27   Book 14
           
4/28   Zoom Class at 10am
            Book 15
4/29   Book 16
            Flipgrid Respons #10
4/30   Zoom Class at 10am
            Overview of Books 13-16
5/1     Books 17-18

Course Hero BOOK 8
Elliot BOOK 8



Book 8 

 


Tuesday, April 14, 2020

Tuesday - ZOOM Class

Today we are going to discuss the schedule and your final, discuss book 7, and take a quiz.

4/14   Zoom Class at 10 am
            QUIZ
4/15  Book 8
4/16   Zoom Class at 10am
            Overview Discussion of Books 5-8
            Blog #2
4/17   Book 9
            Flipgrid Response #7
4/20   Book 10
            Flipgrid Response #8
4/21   Zoom Class at 10 am
            Book #11
            Vocabulary Quiz

NOTE FROM Dr. Coughran: 


~High school (credit bearing) classes will be graded as they would have under normal circumstances but modified by teachers based on unique situations and content specific factors. Students who earn a failing grade will not accumulate credit towards graduation.

 

Tuesday, April 7, 2020

Reading Schedule

4/7     Zoom Class at 10 am
            Overview discussion of Books 1-4
            Blog Post #1 (Books 1-4)
4/8     Book 5
            Flipgrid Response #4
4/9     Zoom Class at 10 am
            Vocabulary JAM game
4/10   Book 6
            Flipgrid Response #5
4/13   Book 7
            Flipgrid Response #6
4/14   Zoom Class at 10 am
            QUIZ
4/15  Book 8
4/16   Zoom Class at 10am
            Overview Discussion of Books 5-8
            Blog #2
4/17   Book 9
            Flipgrid Response #7
4/20   Book 10
            Flipgrid Response #8
4/21   Zoom Class at 10 am
            Book #11
            Vocabulary Quiz
4/22   Book 12
           
4/23   Zoom Class at 10am
            Overview Discussion of Books 9-12
            Quiz
4/24   Book 13
            Flipgrid Response #9
4/27   Book 14
           
4/28   Zoom Class at 10am
            Book 15
4/29   Book 16
            Flipgrid Respons #10
4/30   Zoom Class at 10am
            Overview of Books 13-16
5/1     Books 17-18

Monday, April 6, 2020

Monday BOOK 4

The Odyssey

Remember you need to read BOOK 4 today.  Your first blog assignment is as follows:

Write a summary for Books 1-4.  Give the summary a title that relates what these books are about.  Remember every 4-books revolve around one particular movement or story.  Then, list the major characters that appear in these books and the major theme of the books.  Also list any major symbols or literary elements.  

Good Luck! Here are some other videos that deal with the Odyssey!

Book 4
Book 4

Friday, April 3, 2020

BOOK 3 - THE ODYSSEY

Here is the Flipgrid question for BOOK 3:

https://flipgrid.com/f7ad957f

HERE IS AUDIOBOOK for the Odyssey:
 

Study Questions for BOOK 2 and BOOK 3

BOOK 2

1) What do the eagles represent?
2) Who is the most arrogant suitor and what does he say to Telemachos about Penelope?
3) How does Penelope trick the suitors? How long has Penelope refused to marry a suitor/ 
4) Who told the suitors of Penelope's secret?
5) How does Athena help Telemachos prepare for his journey?

BOOK 3

1) How does Nestor feel about the Trojan War?
2) What disagreement arose among the Greeks after the fall of Troy?
3) What happens to Agammenon and to Menelaus? 
4) How long did it take Menelaus to return home?
5) When Telemachos arrives in Pylos what celebration is taking place?
6) How does Nestor behave towards Telemachos?
7) What is some wisdom or advice that Nestor gives to Telemachos?

BOOK 2

BOOK 3 & 4



Wednesday, April 1, 2020

BOOK 1 THE ODYSSEY

Here are some discussion questions to think about for tomorrow's class:

1) What key god is absent from the assemby of gods at the beginning of the book?  Why is this important?
2) What might Homer's pupose be in having Zeus recall in such detail the story of Agamemnon, Clytemnestra, Aegisthos and Orestes?
3) How does Telemachos receive Athena, who has arrived disguised as Mentes?
4) What is Athena, Mentes, reaction to Telemachos plight?  What is her/his advice?
5) Discuss what the suitors are doing.
6) Discuss Penelope's appearance to the "party".
7) Discuss Antinoos and Eurymachos response to Telemachos.


4/1     Odyssey Book 1
            Flipgrid Response #1
            PERSUASIVE ESSAYS FINAL DRAFT DUE
4/2     Zoom Class at 10am
            Book 2
            Flipgrid Response #2
4/3     Book 3
            Flipgrid Response #3
4/6     Book 4
           
4/7     Zoom Class at 10 am
            Overview discussion of Books 1-4
            Blog Post #1 (Books 1-4)

Sunday, March 29, 2020

Month of APRIL and The ODYSSEY


Odyssey Reading and Class Schedule

3/31     Zoom Class at 10 am
            Overview of Month and work; vocabulary.com


4/1     Odyssey Book 1
            Flipgrid Response #1
            PERSUASIVE ESSAYS FINAL DRAFT DUE

4/2     Zoom Class at 10am
            Book 2
            Flipgrid Response #2

4/3     Book 3
            Flipgrid Response #3

4/6     Book 4
           
4/7     Zoom Class at 10 am
            Overview discussion of Books 1-4
            Blog Post #1 (Books 1-4)

4/8     Book 5
            Flipgrid Response #4

4/9     Zoom Class at 10 am
            Vocabulary JAM game

4/10   Book 6
            Flipgrid Response #5

4/13   Book 7
            Flipgrid Response #6

4/14   Zoom Class at 10 am
            QUIZ

4/15  Book 8

4/16   Zoom Class at 10am
            Overview Discussion of Books 5-8
            Blog #2

4/17   Book 9
            Flipgrid Response #7

4/20   Book 10
            Flipgrid Response #8

4/21   Zoom Class at 10 am
            Book #11
            Vocabulary Quiz

4/22   Book 12
           
4/23   Zoom Class at 10am
            Overview Discussion of Books 9-12
            Quiz

4/24   Book 13
            Flipgrid Response #9

4/27   Book 14
           
4/28   Zoom Class at 10am
            Book 15

4/29   Book 16
            Flipgrid Respons #10

4/30   Zoom Class at 10am
            Overview of Books 13-16

5/1     Books 17-18

THE ODYSSEY:           


Unit Learning goal: At the end of this unit, students will be able to show an understanding of the Odyssey as an Epic Poem by writing a essay that lists the epic elements of the Odyssey, discusses how Odysseus fits the role of the Epic Hero, and summaries the book into six parts. 
 
Scale/Rubric relating to learning goal:
4 – The student is able to show an understanding of the Odyssey as an Epic Poem by creating a video that not only lists the epic elements of the Odyssey, discuss how Odysseus fits the role of the Epic Hero, and summaries the book into six parts, but also relates the Odyssey to contemporary society. 
3 – The student can show an understanding of the Odyssey as an Epic Poem by creating a video that lists the epic elements of the Odyssey, discuss how Odysseus fits the role of the Epic Hero, and summaries the book into six parts
2 – With some direction/help from the teacher the student can show an understanding of the Odyssey as an Epic Poem by creating a video that lists the epic elements of the Odyssey, discuss how Odysseus fits the role of the Epic Hero, and summaries the book into six parts
1 – Even with help from the teacher the student is unable to show an understanding of the Odyssey as an Epic Poem by creating a video that lists the epic elements of the Odyssey, discuss how Odysseus fits the role of the Epic Hero, and summaries the book into six parts
 
OBJECTIVES:  At the end of this unit students will be able to
 
THEMES:
Be able to show three examples from the text to back up each of the following:
Loyalty
Hospitality
Pride/Arrogance
Coming of Age
Forgetting (or the evils of drugs and women)
 
MOTIFS:
Be able to explain the following and why they are used:
Storytelling
Back story of Troy
Agammenon/Clytaimnestra
 
Other Epic elements:
Starts “in the middle of things”; Odysseus’ tragic flaw; sports
 
SYMBOLS:
 
Be able to explain the following:
Birds (especially eagles); Hades; Odyssey’s Wound
 
GODS (know the following and what they do in the text)::
Athena; Poseidon; Hermes; Zeus; Helios
 
SEDUCTRESSES: (know the following and their purpose)
Helen; Calypso; Circe; Sirens
 
CHARACTERS:
 
Be able to give a description of the following and their roles in the story (perhaps what the symbolize or represent – and connect to a theme)
 
Agammenon                                      Amphinomos
Achilles                                              Telemachos
Helen                                                 Laertes
Menelaus                                           Penelope
Aias (Ajax)                                         Antinoos       
Orestes                                              Eurymachos
Nestor                                                            Lotus Eaters
Mentor                                               Ciconians
Nausicaa                                            Polyphemos
Alcinoos                                             Scylla
Arete                                                  Charybdis
Emaios                                               Aiolos
Theoclymenos                                   Elpenor
Melanthios                                        Teiresias
Arnaios                                              Eurylochos
Eurycleia                                           Cassandra
Tityo                                                   Tantalus
Sisyphus

IMPORTANT VIDEOS TO WATCH:
 HISTORICAL CONTEXT:

HOMER'S BIO

CHARACTERS:


THEMES:


SYMBOLS:


PLOT: