Pre-AP
In today's class student took the second test on The Odyssey, which also included the action of Voyage of the Dawn Treader. After the test was over, we finished watching the Disney version of Hercules.
Homework: Students need to write a five paragraph essay comparing elements of The Odyssey and Voyage of the Dawn Treader. See below for the prompt. Also, the third test, on part 4 of The Odyssey, is going to be on Friday, February 17th.
Essay Prompt: In both The Voyage of the Dawn Treader and The Odyssey, there is one character who drives the story on and keeps the crew of the prospective ships moving forward, even when they want to stop or turn back. In a five-paragraph essay, compare Reepicheep and Odysseus, describing their role as “cheerleader” and “motivator” on their ships with their crews.
This essay will be due Friday, February 17th!
AHSGE Reading Review
Students took a test on the Greek Pantheon today, as an exercise in following directions.
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