Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Tuesday, 12/16/08.

Composition
1. On looseleaf, write out the theme of the poem "The Road Not Taken" by Robert Frost (on p. 314 in the Holt textbook). Explain why you think this is the theme.

World Literature
1. Finish The Iliad (the story of the Trojan War), ending with "The Fall of Troy." Read up to p. 210 (290 in the big book version).
2. Due tomorrow: 'Greek vs. Trojan' sheet, 'The Face That Launched A Thousand Ships' sheet, NOTES hmwk (see below), story finished.
3. Prepare for our Heroes of the Iliad discussion tomorrow: Do the NOTES homework with CDs from the book. The Question is, Who are the true heroes of The Iliad?
Possible heroes -
Achilles (G)
Agamemnon (G)
Menelaus (G)
Patroclus (G)
Odysseus (G)
Nestor (G)
Ajax (G)
Diomedes (G)
Paris (T)
Hector (T)
Pandarus (T)
Priam (T)
@-----Quiz on the 14 important Greek gods & goddesses on Thursday-----@

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