The Land of the Cyclops

Write on one of the following prompts in your writer's notebook:

• At some time you may be asked to introduce yourself to a group. Study Odysseus’ introduction. Consider the types of background information he includes. Then write an introduction about yourself that is modeled after Odysseus.
• Imagine that Odysseus encounters one of the lotus eaters as he is convincing his crew members to leave. Write the conversation that might take place.

Go over Vocab A- complete vocab pictures for HW

Include the following on your vocab picture:

• word
• definition
• picture that represents the meaning of your word
• sentence that uses the word correctly

Discuss reading questions- small group then large group discussion

Begin reading "The Land of the Cyclops" and highlight examples of Greek Behaviors and Cultural Values as you are reading. Complete questions 1-6

HW: Reading questions and vocab pic