Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Wednesday, 12/17/08.

Composition
1. None! You may read ahead, though. Our next stories are "Marigolds" on p. 118 in the Holt textbook, and "The Scarlet Ibis" on p. 342 in the Holt textbook. Look for the symbols!
***In class, we started to watch A Charlie Brown Christmas so that we could discuss the conflict and symbolism in the story. If you were absent, make sure and catch up by watching the first two parts:
Click here for part 1
Click here for part 2
Click here for part 3

World Literature
1. Read The Odyssey (The Adventures of Odysseus) from p. 210-217 up until the word "Meantime..." (Big book readers p. 291 to the bottom of 299).
2. Work on the Heroes of the Odyssey Cornell notes sheet.
3. Answer on looseleaf-
Guys: What would you do if you were in Telemachus's position?
Girls: What would you do if you were in Penelope's position?

remember to study for the gods & goddesses quiz tomorrow
+++++Greek gods & goddesses quiz Tomorrow!+++++

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