Essay Reminder

Remember that essays on the Odyssey are due at the beginning of the second class back after vacation. See earlier posts for specific instructions about the assignment.

Happy Holidays!

Verb Usage Review

Here are some exercises to do in preparation for the assessment on Friday:

Verb Usage Review

Facts & Opinions

For block three this week you need to make lists of facts and opinions for at least five of the chunks of evidence you have gathered. Here is a model of what I mean:

Odyssey Essay--Facts & Opinions

Last 2009 Calendar!

Here it is. Note the test on Friday. See previous posts for more info on the essay.

Calendar for 12/14/09

Odyssey Essay Rubric

Here is the rubric--

Odyssey Essay Rubric

Odyssey Essay Assignment Sheet

Here is the assignment sheet for your Odyssey essay:

Odyssey Essay Assignment Sheet

Upcoming Work

Note that for block one next week, you need to have 12 pieces of evidence on your Evidence-gathering worksheet that you began earlier in the week. For block two, you need to have read through Book 20 in the Odyssey.

Have a great weekend!