First and sixth periods learned about persuasive techniques.

Second and sixth periods continued working on the Odyssey project. Today was one of the final days of full in-class preparation. The project will likely be due 21 October (but no earlier).

Seventh period read “Papa’s Parrot” as we continue working on context clues for words and narrative structure.

Homework

• First and sixth periods: find an opinion piece (either online or in a newspaper) and find one example of one persuasive technique. Copy the sentence, identify the technique, and bring it to class tomorrow.
• Second and fourth periods: read “Odysseus’s Bed” (in other words, complete the Odyssey).
• Seventh period: answer questions 1-5 on page 31.