This week presents an interesting mash up of mythology study and poetry writing. Students will be following Odysseus on his journey home from the Trojan War as Mr. Kachulis tells "The Odyssey". They will also be engaging in research about their project character using a wide range of reference books in the classroom. They should be researching for homework as well, either online or at a local library.
Their mythology study will intersect with poetry as they read my blog page, "River of Words Meets Greet Mythology". I've introduced the concept of water, both in the real world and the imagined mythological world. On the blog page I've linked articles relating to rivers and seas and their inhabitants, from the mighty Poseidon to the many naiads that populate the waters. (These articles are on a website that students can use for project research as well.) Students have been assigned to read these short articles, as well as preview the observation charts for the Look Park visit on Friday and the handout of inspirations for their poems. This will prepare them to construct a bridge, in their poem, connecting mythology and poetry.
I need PERMISSION SLIPS on TUESDAY in order to organize for the activity. Please be reminded, as per the handout attached to the permission slip, that students may bring a small backpack with a water bottle, hat, sunscreen, small towel for sitting on the ground. They can also keep the work folder I will give them in their backpack.
Homework:
Monday-Thursday:
This week, please read my blog page "River of Words Meets Greek Mythology"; read articles and preview the observation charts and handout of inspirations for your poem.
The poem will be due next Friday, June 1.
Ongoing work: research & project
