Audio Version of The Adventures of Ulysses

If you want to listen to the audio version of The Adventures of Ulysses, click on the tab above.

HW for the Week of April 8-April 12

No HW tonight! We already graded journals in Per. 3 & 4--my error.

The Adventures of Ulysses: Chapter Chart Information

The Adventures of Ulysses:  Chapter Chart Information

Ch. 1: "Ships and Men"

Quote: "Bad luck makes good stories." pg.3

-naiad = sea nymph

-piratical = pirate like

-suitor = wannabe boyfriend

-50 men ea. ship

-3 ships

-prow= tip of the bow

Ch. 2: "The Ciconians"

Quote: "I advised you badly, O Chief. We have angered the gods." p. 7

-Maronea = first stop

-Eurylochus = U.'s assistant

-18 mean dead/132 left

-scything = slicing

-appease = to calm someone down

-Hellenes = Greeks

Chapter 3: "The Lotus Eater"

Quote: "This man is a hero. Terrible are his needs, sudden are his needs, and his dreams must be his own." p. 13 

-Libya

-morph = shape

-hypno=sleep

-Morpheus = god of dreams

-Hypnos = god of sleep

-Persephone = Morpheus's aunt

-secret pocket

-hospitality = kindness toward guests

Ch. 4: "The Cyclops' Cave"

Quote: "The gods honor courage but punish pride." p. 26

--Sicily? Crete?

--mutiny = crew rebels against captain

--undiluted = pure; no water added

--"snoring like a powersaw"

--converging = moving together towards a single point

--hubris = Greek crime of having too much pride

--Polyphemus = cyclops; Poseidon's son

--Poseideon = Poly's dad

--13 men go to shore

--2/1/7 gone

--122 men left?

Ch. 5: "Keeper of the Winds"

Quote: " 'For those who know how to listen, I have a tale to tell.' " p. 30

--Penelope = U's wife

--Telemachus = U's son

--Aeolia

--Aeolus = god of the winds

--the island fortress

--12 kids

--9 days/9 nights (U. slept)

--untrusting crew members

--personification of the wind

Ch. 6: "Cannibal Beach"

"But it was not trunk. He had been climbing no tree." p. 44

--6 days

--Island of the Racing Sun

--foliage

--one boat/one crew left

Ch. 7: "Circe"

"For the sweetest spell Circe weaves is one of hospitality." p. 54

--45 men left

--marrow = inner bone material

--23 men go to castle (Eurylochus + 22)

--Hermes = messenger god

--moly = white flower: protects against spells

--Tartarus = the worst part of Hades

--The Fates = Clotho, Lachesis, Atropos

Ch. 8: "Land of the Dead"

"You must keep to the middle way." p. 79

--Hades (The Underworld)

--Elpenor = crew member

--the gull

--River Styx

--Anticleia = Ulysses's mom

--Achilles = Gk. hero of Trojan War (know Achilles' heel story)

--Ajax = Gk. hero of Trojan War; went mad w/resentment because Ulysses was awarded Achilles' golden armor, not him

--Penelope = U's wife

--Tieresias = shape-shifter; he is very wise and Ulysses has been directed to him for advice

Greek God and Goddesses

Next week, I'll be testing you on Greek gods and goddesses.

Here are the flashcards for them. If you want to get ahead for next week, make your own  flashcards this weekend. They'll be due on Tuesday.

On the blank side, write:
Greek name only

On the lined side, write:
Roman name and area of responsibility

Twelve Labors of Hercules

For more information on Hercules, go to this site. It's great!
http://www.mythweb.com/hercules/


Labors of Hercules (Heracles)
 #1: Nemean lion
 #2: Hydra
 #3: Cerynitian hind
 #4: Erymantian boar
 #5: Augean stables
 #6: Stymphalian birds
 #7: Cretan bull
 #8: mares of Diomedes
 #9: Hippolyte's belt
 #10: cattle of Geryon
 #11: apples of the Hesperides
 #12: capture of Cerberus

Week of March 11-15

Due Tuesday, 3/12	Check the blog!
Due Wednesday, 3/13	Journals are due for grading.  See T. of C. below.
Due Thursday, 3/14	Jason Vocbulary is due.  Click on tab above ("Jason Vocab.") to find the defintions.
Due Friday, 3/15	FD Book Cards due.

Journal Grading Checklist:

• Is each item where it's supposed to be according to the table of contents?
• Is my table of contents neat and complete?
• Is each page titled?
• Is my table of contents EXACTLY like the one below?
• Is every assignment complete?
• Is every single page  numbered (1L/1R, 2L/2R, etc.?
• Did I make corrections and edits in a bright color?
• Does my journal reflect pride of ownership? In other words, am I proud of the work I've done in my journal?

JOURNAL #5

JE #	Left	Right
41	Pretest: Anne Vocab. 11-20	Act II Q's Make sure the question at the bottom for Scene 5 is answered.
42	Practice Test: Anne Vocab. 11-20	Testmaker Info (green)
43	Your Anne Test: RD All three sections of the test must be complete.	cont'd
44	Trimester #2 Letter Info Sheet RD Letter	cont'd
45	"Amigo Brothers" Vocab: List the 11 words and definitions	Answer Q's, pg. 318: 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 in complete sentences
46	Writer's Craft work (commas) Pg. 653 1-25	cont'd Commas must be highlighted for credit.
47	"Amigo Brothers" Vocab Worksheet Make sure to do the vocab. pictures on the back. "Crack the Code" is extra credit.	Venn Diagram: You and a Friend Must have 10 bullets in each section for credit.
48	Vocab Story RD All 10 words must be highlighted for credit (7 words from list plus 3 foreign phrases)	cont'd
49	Book Day Sheet (green) All blanks must be filled in for credit.	Book Card Information Sheet
50	Practice Test: "Amigo Brothers"  Vocab	Brainstorming: Greek Mythology

VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please check Zangle. If there are any errors, bring the proof TOMORROW (Thursday, 3/7) so I can enter late grades, absent grades, etc.

Thank you!

HW for the Week of Mar. 4-Mar. 8

Due Tuesday, 3/5	Get a good night's sleep! STAR Writing Test is today.
Due Wed., 3/6	PBL's due!
Due Thurs., 3/7	RD Vocab Story: see below for instructions.
Due Fri., 3/8	Vocab Test on "Amigo Brothers"

HW for Week of Feb. 25-Mar. 1

                                                                                                                                                                                                      

Due Tues., 2/26	RD of Tri. #2 Self-Eval. Letter
Due Wed., 2/27	FD of Tri. #2 Self-Eval. Letter Typed or in ink Double space! 10-12 font
Due Thurs., 2/28	Since both Periods 3 & 4 were SO quiet and focused today, the punctuation work we did in class is not HW. We'll finish tomorrow in class. However: This is still HW, though: "Amigo Brothers" work on JE #45/left and right: Vocab List  (see below) Questions: p. 318, 2-5 & 7 Also, make flashcards!
Due Fri., 3/1	Portfolio Day! Bring to class any English work you've saved at home.

Grammar Work (for those who didn't complete last night's HW)

You can earn back 20 of the 100 points you lost by not doing last night's HW only IF you complete the grammar work from class today (and turn it in tomorrow). The work is below.