We started out asking ourselves what makes a hero?
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The awesome Venn diagrams we made yesterday to compare and contrast Penelope and Odysseus. It was great practice for getting ready to compare and contrast in our hero analysis essays!
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Our concept map surrounded by poster with character analysis ideas, drawings of epic similes, and predictions students have made about the story.
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More predictions and character analysis.
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Here is what's coming up:
The Hero Analysis Essay!
Students will be comparing and contrasting Odysseus with another hero of their choice. I have heard students choosing heroes from Harry Potter and Bilbo Baggins to Race Banon (for all of you old school Johnny Quest fans!) I am very excited to read these awesome analysis essays. Below are the guidelines:
Below are the guidelines and the benchmark dates for
completing the Hero Analysis Essay. You will be comparing and contrasting
Odysseus with another hero of your choice. Follow the guidelines below to
receive full credit for your EPIC essay.
1. Format Requirements:
a.
12pt. Times New Roman font
b.
Double spaced
c.
No less than 2 FULL pages
d.
Include a full heading (name, date,
class/period) and a catchy title
e.
Must be in MLA format. After each quote include
the book number and the line number(s)
i.
Example: Your quote is from Book 9, lines
204-205 and will be cited like this:
(9.204-05)
2. Content Requirements:
a. An
introduction that includes a hook, the two heroes you are comparing, and some
context (some quick background information on your heroes)
b.
Each paragraph should include quotes from the
Odyssey to support your analysis of Odysseus as well as examples of acts of
heroism your chosen hero has done. YOU DO NOT NEED QUOTES TO SUPPORT YOUR
CHOSEN HERO, ONLY EXAMPLES OF THEIR HEROISM.
However, you are welcome to use quotes from reliable sources, but be sure to
give proper citation in MLA format.
c.
Each body paragraph should be comparing or
contrasting the two heroes using specific examples/quotes to support your
ideas. You may use sentence starters to help you organize your ideas.
d.
Each body paragraph should include appropriate
transitions to help your essay flow and ease readability for your audience
e.
A conclusion that sums up your ideas and also
leaves your reader with a parting message or thought.
3.
Benchmark Deadlines:
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Choose a hero to compare and contrast
with Odysseus
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9/29 (Monday)
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Outline your essay and gather evidence
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9/30 (Tuesday)
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Complete and turn in your first draft
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10/03 (Friday)
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Complete and turn in your final draft
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10/10 (Friday) You will not have a lot of class time to finish the final draft.
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Students will be able to hand write their papers if they do not have easy access to a computer to type. If they are writing it on notebook paper, they must write at least 3.5 pages (very close to 2 typed, double-space papers)
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Clarification on grades in Skyward:
Some students and families are confused about how the Skyward grading in my class is set up. No worries, I assure you that your student is not missing 3 assignments... it is just 1, but with 3 different skills graded. So, if you see that you're missing 4 quizzes (yikes!) it is actually just 1 quiz (open book, open note) with 4 skills tested. Below are the assignments, the pages/questions, and what/how many skills are being scored:
- pg. 1199 - Questions 1-5 Author's Choice, Poetic Device, Cultural Connections (3)
- pg. 1204-1206 - Questions B, C, D Figurative Language, Author's Choice (2)
- pg. 1224 - Question Q Figurative Language, Textual Evidence (2)
- Cyclops Handout - Author's Choice, Textual Evidence (2)
- Open Note/Book Quiz - pg. 1200-1221 Questions 1-5 Textual Evidence, Author's Choice, Figurative Language, Cultural Connections (4)
Take care, and as always, feel free to contact me with any questions.
-Season
