Tuesday, February 7th

Learning Goals:
1. Write a well-organized compare/contrast essay including specific details and transitions.
2. Increase understanding of Greek Mythology.

Agenda: 
Compare/Contrast Essay:

• Continue working on rough draft - double spaced, front side of your paper only

Greek Mythology Video: "Perseus and Medusa"

Homework:
1. Select a novel by tomorrow

Monday, February 6th

Learning Goals:
1. Write a well-organized compare/contrast essay including specific details and transitions.
2. Increase understanding of Greek Mythology.

Agenda: 
Independent Book Project - Discuss Choices
Compare/Contrast Essay:

• Complete graphic organizer / Get approved by Mrs. Allen or Mrs. Ward
• Start rough draft - double spaced, front side of your paper only

SRI: Reading Comprehension Check (Computer Lab/Periods 4&8)

Homework:
1. Select a novel by Wednesday
2. Finish graphic organizer if needed
3. February Books Orders due on Friday, Feb. 10th

Friday, February 3rd

Learning Goals:
1. Identify and improve organization in writing.
2. Increase understanding myths and Greek Mythology.

Agenda: 
Collect homework: "The Loves of Apollo" questions
Compare/Contrast Essay:

• Research topics (laptop cart available)
• Continue working on double bubble

Homework:
1. Finish Compare/Contrast graphic organizer by Monday

Thursday, February 2nd

Learning Goals:
1. Identify and improve organization in writing.
2. Increase understanding myths and Greek Mythology.

Agenda: 
Compare/Contrast Essay:

• Get topic approved
• Continue working on double bubble

Greek Mythology:

• Read "The Loves of Apollo" / Complete questions
  

Homework:
1. Complete questions for "The Loves of Apollo"

Wednesday, February 1st

Learning Goals:
1. Identify and improve organization in writing.
2. Increase understanding myths and Greek Mythology.

Agenda: 
Compare/Contrast Essay:

• Get topic approved
• Discuss essay due dates
• Start graphic organizer - Double Bubble

Greek Mythology: Read "Introduction" in small groups; start working on packet

Homework:
1. Finish Introduction to Greek Mythology Packet