WE'RE MOVING FROM RAMA TO ACHILLES, but will still be reviewing your essays on the mythological lessons in The Ramayana. While you read aloud your objective analysis to the class, and I am providing feedback for revision, you will be keeping revision notes for your self. For homework, we'll be having a flipped classroom, and you will be completing two background readings and a video in preparation of our reading of Homer's Iliad.

MONDAY

Introducing the essay evaluation process. After scanning your essays, we will begin reading them aloud. Students will broadcast them via ipad, and after reading, I will show my notes. You will need to make connections with what other writer's are doing well, and where both you and they need to improve.
HW: Last week, you received two handouts relating to Homer's Iliad: one entitled, 'before Troy," and the other a summary of books in the poem. You should have read the former already, and should read each chapter summary before reading the corresponding one in the book. Reading the handout "Ages of Man," due Wednesday.

TUESDAY

Continuing with reading of Ramayana essays, receiving feedback for revision.
HW: Watch the posted video on Zeus and keep notes, due Wednesday.

WEDNESDAY

Continuing with reading of Ramayana essays, receiving feedback for revision.
HW: Reading selection on Olympian gods for class on Friday. Plan your reading...it is rather long.

THURSDAY

Finishing the last Ramayana essays, receiving feedback for revision. Once done, we will discuss the "Ages of Man" reading. What do we learn about the Greek world view through this myth? What is the essential nature of humanity, in this view?
HW: Finish Olympian god reading.

FRIDAY

Reading and discussing Hesiod's Theogany. We will start reading book one of Iliad today.
HW: Finish reading book one. Also, revisions are due next week! As you read, pay attention to Achilles's motivations. Why does he do and say what he does and says? For example, what is the argument with Agamemnon really about? Why does he quit the war and run crying to mommy? What does that say about Achilles?