Plan for Thursday, February 1

Help Sessions Sheet
8th Grade Syllabus

Mini Lesson/Daily Language Review	PLEASE NOTE: MOVIE PERMISSION Mini Lesson: Capitalization Rules
Objectives	To compare and contrast literary texts.
Standards Addressed	RL.8.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts. RL.8.9 Analyze how a modern work of fiction draws on themes, patterns of events, or character types from myths, traditional stories, or religious works such as the Bible, including describing how the material is rendered new. W.8.2 a-f Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content. W.8.9 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. W.8.9.a Apply grade 8 Reading standards to literature (e.g., "Analyze how a modern work of fiction draws on themes, patterns of events, or character types from myths, traditional stories, or religious works such as the Bible, including describing how the material is rendered new").
Activities	Get your portfolios. Capitalization Rules Watch "The Odyssey" and Fill in the Handout: "Odysseus and The Hero's Journey" HOMEWORK: GET A COPY OF BIG FISH

Plan for Wednesday, January 31

Help Sessions Sheet
8th Grade Syllabus

Mini Lesson/Daily Language Review	PLEASE NOTE: MOVIE PERMISSION Mini Lesson: Capitalization Rules
Objectives	To compare and contrast literary texts.
Standards Addressed	RL.8.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts. RL.8.9 Analyze how a modern work of fiction draws on themes, patterns of events, or character types from myths, traditional stories, or religious works such as the Bible, including describing how the material is rendered new. W.8.2 a-f Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content. W.8.9 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. W.8.9.a Apply grade 8 Reading standards to literature (e.g., "Analyze how a modern work of fiction draws on themes, patterns of events, or character types from myths, traditional stories, or religious works such as the Bible, including describing how the material is rendered new").
Activities	Get your portfolios (3rd, 4th, 7th) and writers notebooks (6th needs both). Daily Dose in Writers Notebooks-6th Period Capitalization Rules: 3rd, 4th, 7th Watch "The Odyssey" and Fill in the Handout: "Odysseus and The Hero's Journey" HOMEWORK: GET A COPY OF BIG FISH

Plan for Tuesday, January 30

Help Sessions Sheet
8th Grade Syllabus

Mini Lesson/Daily Language Review	PLEASE NOTE: MOVIE PERMISSION
Objectives	To compare and contrast literary texts.
Standards Addressed	RL.8.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts. RL.8.9 Analyze how a modern work of fiction draws on themes, patterns of events, or character types from myths, traditional stories, or religious works such as the Bible, including describing how the material is rendered new. W.8.2 a-f Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content. W.8.9 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. W.8.9.a Apply grade 8 Reading standards to literature (e.g., "Analyze how a modern work of fiction draws on themes, patterns of events, or character types from myths, traditional stories, or religious works such as the Bible, including describing how the material is rendered new").
Activities	Get your portfolios and writers notebooks. Daily Dose in Writers Notebooks 6th Period: Mini Lesson- Review of Hero's Journey Watch "The Odyssey" and Fill in the Handout: "Odysseus and The Hero's Journey" HOMEWORK: GET A COPY OF BIG FISH

Plan for Monday, January 29

Help Sessions Sheet
8th Grade Syllabus

Mini Lesson/Daily Language Review	PLEASE NOTE: MOVIE PERMISSION
Objectives	To compare and contrast literary texts.
Standards Addressed	RL.8.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts. RL.8.9 Analyze how a modern work of fiction draws on themes, patterns of events, or character types from myths, traditional stories, or religious works such as the Bible, including describing how the material is rendered new. W.8.2 a-f Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content. W.8.9 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. W.8.9.a Apply grade 8 Reading standards to literature (e.g., "Analyze how a modern work of fiction draws on themes, patterns of events, or character types from myths, traditional stories, or religious works such as the Bible, including describing how the material is rendered new").
Activities	Get your portfolios and writers notebooks. Daily Dose in Writers Notebooks 6th Period: Finish Quiz Scenes 8-14 Mini Lesson: Review of Hero's Journey Watch "The Odyssey" and Fill in the Handout: "Odysseus and The Hero's Journey" HOMEWORK: GET A COPY OF BIG FISH

Plan for Friday, January 26

Help Sessions Sheet
8th Grade Syllabus

Mini Lesson/Daily Language Review	PLEASE NOTE: MOVIE PERMISSION
Objectives	To compare and contrast literary texts.
Standards Addressed	RL.8.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts. RL.8.9 Analyze how a modern work of fiction draws on themes, patterns of events, or character types from myths, traditional stories, or religious works such as the Bible, including describing how the material is rendered new. W.8.2 a-f Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content. W.8.9 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. W.8.9.a Apply grade 8 Reading standards to literature (e.g., "Analyze how a modern work of fiction draws on themes, patterns of events, or character types from myths, traditional stories, or religious works such as the Bible, including describing how the material is rendered new").
Activities	Get your portfolios. Reading of The Odyssey- if needed Fill in the Blank: Scenes 1-7 Quiz Scenes 1-7 Fill in the Blank: Scene 8-14 Quiz Scenes 8-14 Silent reading when done.... HOMEWORK: GET A COPY OF BIG FISH

Plan for Thursday, January 25

Help Sessions Sheet
8th Grade Syllabus

Mini Lesson/Daily Language Review	Mini Lesson: Figurative Language Practice #2 PLEASE NOTE: MOVIE PERMISSION
Objectives	To compare and contrast literary texts.
Standards Addressed	RL.8.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts. RL.8.9 Analyze how a modern work of fiction draws on themes, patterns of events, or character types from myths, traditional stories, or religious works such as the Bible, including describing how the material is rendered new. W.8.2 a-f Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content. W.8.9 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. W.8.9.a Apply grade 8 Reading standards to literature (e.g., "Analyze how a modern work of fiction draws on themes, patterns of events, or character types from myths, traditional stories, or religious works such as the Bible, including describing how the material is rendered new").
Activities	Get your portfolios. Updated Figurative Language Mini Lesson: Figurative Language Period 3 Period 4 Period 6 Period 7 Reading of The Odyssey Quiz Scenes 1-7 HOMEWORK: GET A COPY OF BIG FISH

Plan for Wednesday, January 24

Help Sessions Sheet
8th Grade Syllabus

Mini Lesson/Daily Language Review	Mini Lesson: Figurative Language PLEASE NOTE: MOVIE PERMISSION Energy Slideshow
Objectives	To compare and contrast literary texts.
Standards Addressed	RL.8.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts. RL.8.9 Analyze how a modern work of fiction draws on themes, patterns of events, or character types from myths, traditional stories, or religious works such as the Bible, including describing how the material is rendered new. W.8.2 a-f Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content. W.8.9 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. W.8.9.a Apply grade 8 Reading standards to literature (e.g., "Analyze how a modern work of fiction draws on themes, patterns of events, or character types from myths, traditional stories, or religious works such as the Bible, including describing how the material is rendered new").
Activities	Get your portfolios. Mini Lesson: Figurative Language Period 3 Period 4 Period 6 Period 7 Reading of The Odyssey HOMEWORK: GET A COPY OF BIG FISH

Plan for Tuesday, January 23

Help Sessions Sheet
8th Grade Syllabus

Mini Lesson/Daily Language Review	Review Mini Lesson: Hero's Journey Mini Lesson: Figurative Language PLEASE NOTE: MOVIE PERMISSION
Objectives	To compare and contrast literary texts.
Standards Addressed	RL.8.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts. RL.8.9 Analyze how a modern work of fiction draws on themes, patterns of events, or character types from myths, traditional stories, or religious works such as the Bible, including describing how the material is rendered new. W.8.2 a-f Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content. W.8.9 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. W.8.9.a Apply grade 8 Reading standards to literature (e.g., "Analyze how a modern work of fiction draws on themes, patterns of events, or character types from myths, traditional stories, or religious works such as the Bible, including describing how the material is rendered new").
Activities	Get your portfolios. Review Yesterday's Mini Lesson: Hero's Journey Assigning of Roles for the Play The Odyssey Reading of The Odyssey Mini Lesson: Figurative Language Definitions and Examples HOMEWORK: GET A COPY OF BIG FISH

Plan for Monday, January 22

Help Sessions Sheet
8th Grade Syllabus

Mini Lesson/Daily Language Review	Today's Schedule Mini Lesson: Hero's Journey PLEASE NOTE: MOVIE PERMISSION
Objectives	To compare and contrast literary texts.
Standards Addressed	RL.8.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts. RL.8.9 Analyze how a modern work of fiction draws on themes, patterns of events, or character types from myths, traditional stories, or religious works such as the Bible, including describing how the material is rendered new. W.8.2 a-f Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content. W.8.9 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. W.8.9.a Apply grade 8 Reading standards to literature (e.g., "Analyze how a modern work of fiction draws on themes, patterns of events, or character types from myths, traditional stories, or religious works such as the Bible, including describing how the material is rendered new").
Activities	Get your portfolios. Read The Iliad and Fill in Names; Scenes 1-7 and 8-14 Mini Lesson: Hero's Journey Video for Introduction of the Odyssey Assigning of Roles for the Play The Odyssey Reading of The Odyssey HOMEWORK: GET A COPY OF BIG FISH

Plan for Thursday, January 18 and for Friday, January 19

Help Sessions Sheet
8th Grade Syllabus

Mini Lesson/Daily Language Review	INTRODUCTION OF THE ILIAD AND THE ODYSSEY PLEASE NOTE: MOVIE PERMISSION
Objectives	To compare and contrast literary texts.
Standards Addressed	RL.8.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts. RL.8.9 Analyze how a modern work of fiction draws on themes, patterns of events, or character types from myths, traditional stories, or religious works such as the Bible, including describing how the material is rendered new. W.8.2 a-f Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content. W.8.9 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. W.8.9.a Apply grade 8 Reading standards to literature (e.g., "Analyze how a modern work of fiction draws on themes, patterns of events, or character types from myths, traditional stories, or religious works such as the Bible, including describing how the material is rendered new").
Activities	Get your notebooks and portfolios. Pronunciation of Names in Warm Up and Reading II: Peleus Myrmidons Thetis Eris Warm Up Finish the chart in your notebook- See the whiteboard. Finish Presentations Reading II Upload your Reading II in Schoology Review of Answers for Reading II Video of Introduction for the Iliad Packets- Put your name on them and leave in your portfolio Pronunciation of Characters from The Iliad Paris Homer  Briseis Helen Mycenae Sparta Aphrodite Menelaus Troy Thetis Aulis Agamemnon Iphigenia Amazons Chryseis Iliad Patroclus Read The Iliad and Fill in Names; Scenes 1-7; if time 8-14 Video for Introduction of the Odyssey HOMEWORK: GET A COPY OF BIG FISH