In class this week, we have been discussing the timeless classic The Odyssey. From the characters, vocabulary, themes, and possible essay topics, our class dissected a well-written essay on this epic today. We worked backward, inspecting and listing each proof and topic that supported the thesis. The persuasive essay begins with an exordium, which is the correct way to construct the start of an essay with a question, challenge, quote, or challenge. Students should use these proofs, or brainstorm original proofs to support a thesis for their upcoming essay.
Students continue working on grammar exercises in class, covering prepositions, and writing personal responses in class journals. Today's journal entry was about the importance of family and how this is demonstrated in the theme of The Odyssey.
All assignments are in Google Classroom.