English 9C Assignment for Monday, March 18, 2013
Good morning, first hour students!
I didn't plan to be absent today, but unfortunately I am out with strep throat until tomorrow. Please be on your best behavior and represent Lee High School well. I can't wait to be back with you tomorrow -- and to meet any new students! See you then! ~Mrs. Britten~
TODAY'S ASSIGNMENT
Our first unit in English 9C will be on Greek mythology. If you've watched the Disney movie "Hercules," seen the movie "300" or are familiar with The Lightning Thief series of books, you may have an idea of the genre we'll be exploring. In English 9C, we'll be reading Homer's The Odyssey, which tells the story of a legendary Greek warrior, Odysseus, and his interactions and battles with gods, goddesses, and monsters as he tries to journey home after the Trojan War.
Today, you will be watching a documentary called "Gods and Monsters: Homer's Odyssey." It was produced in 2010 (only three years ago), so I think you'll find it really interesting and relevant to our lives today. The documentary is located at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5rbFCvI2gY You can watch this documentary on your own or with a classmate. Use headphones or share earbuds with your classmate as you watch.
AS YOU WATCH... Create a quiz -- with answers! -- for yourself about the documentary. Write your questions and answers on lined paper. The lined paper is located in the closet next to the pencil sharpener (second shelf down from the top).
REQUIREMENTS... You may do these in any order AND/OR mix them up.
1. The quiz must have 5 questions that begin with "What..." or "Who..."
2. The quiz must have 5 questions that begin with "Why..."
3. The quiz must have 3 questions that begin with "Describe..."
4. The quiz must have 1 question that requires you to compare and contrast using a Venn Diagram.
5. The quiz must have 1 question that requires a short answer of 3 sentences or more.
When is this due...? Please hand in your work to the sub by the end of class today. I expect that each student will have at least 10 questions and answers completed by the end of class. You will have additional time to finish the remaining 5 on Tuesday.
TECHNOLOGY ISSUES: Please talk to the sub if you are having technology issues. S/he will tell you what to do next. Do not just choose to skip the assignment and "do your own thing", expecting that I will excuse you tomorrow -- see the sub for additional instructions. This is a requirement if you have any problems. Thank you! :)
I didn't plan to be absent today, but unfortunately I am out with strep throat until tomorrow. Please be on your best behavior and represent Lee High School well. I can't wait to be back with you tomorrow -- and to meet any new students! See you then! ~Mrs. Britten~
TODAY'S ASSIGNMENT
Our first unit in English 9C will be on Greek mythology. If you've watched the Disney movie "Hercules," seen the movie "300" or are familiar with The Lightning Thief series of books, you may have an idea of the genre we'll be exploring. In English 9C, we'll be reading Homer's The Odyssey, which tells the story of a legendary Greek warrior, Odysseus, and his interactions and battles with gods, goddesses, and monsters as he tries to journey home after the Trojan War.
Today, you will be watching a documentary called "Gods and Monsters: Homer's Odyssey." It was produced in 2010 (only three years ago), so I think you'll find it really interesting and relevant to our lives today. The documentary is located at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5rbFCvI2gY You can watch this documentary on your own or with a classmate. Use headphones or share earbuds with your classmate as you watch.
AS YOU WATCH... Create a quiz -- with answers! -- for yourself about the documentary. Write your questions and answers on lined paper. The lined paper is located in the closet next to the pencil sharpener (second shelf down from the top).
REQUIREMENTS... You may do these in any order AND/OR mix them up.
1. The quiz must have 5 questions that begin with "What..." or "Who..."
2. The quiz must have 5 questions that begin with "Why..."
3. The quiz must have 3 questions that begin with "Describe..."
4. The quiz must have 1 question that requires you to compare and contrast using a Venn Diagram.
5. The quiz must have 1 question that requires a short answer of 3 sentences or more.
When is this due...? Please hand in your work to the sub by the end of class today. I expect that each student will have at least 10 questions and answers completed by the end of class. You will have additional time to finish the remaining 5 on Tuesday.
TECHNOLOGY ISSUES: Please talk to the sub if you are having technology issues. S/he will tell you what to do next. Do not just choose to skip the assignment and "do your own thing", expecting that I will excuse you tomorrow -- see the sub for additional instructions. This is a requirement if you have any problems. Thank you! :)
