English 12 10/26/09 - 10/29/09

10/26/09 & 10/27/09

Warm - up

Without looking at your notes complete "The Iliad" crossword puzzle.

Today's Activities

1. Introductioiin to "The Iliad."
2. Build background, LOL p. 179
3. Glossary of main characters.
4. Read/listen to first section of the "Iliad", pp182-184

Homework

1. Notebook check next class.
2. Write a full-page summaary of today's reading of the "Iliad," pp. 182 - 184.

Word of the Day

Word of the Day can be found under post Word of the Day.

10/28/09 & 10/29/09

Warm-up

Briefly explain what a war prize is. Give an example of a war prize found in the first part of the poem "The Iliad."

Today's Activities

1. Read/listen to pp. 184 - 190 of "The Iliad."
2. Discuss the reading.

Homework

Write a summary paragraph about the section of the poem "The Iliad" that was read in class today pp. , 184 - 190.

Word of the Day

See Word of the Day post.