September 16-20: 10th Grade World Lit

This Week: This week, we will continue to analyze archetypes by reading about the battles of Beowulf and the story of Don Quixote. We will also work on Unit 3 Vocab, with a vocab quiz on Friday.

**Please keep track of your reading guides for all the stories we read this unit - they will be due on the day of the test (currently scheduled for Thursday, September 19, but subject to change). If you need an extra, all assignments are linked on this blog and there are a limited supply of extras in the black binder labeled for your class in my room.**

Reading Guides Due on Test Day (click each title for a copy - all stories are linked in previous blog posts):

1. Gilgamesh
2. Genesis
3. Beowulf
4. Don Quixote

Monday, September 16:

• Beowulf One Pager - due today at the BEGINNING of class
• Begin reading Don Quixote (I am unable to post the play due to copyright. Please see me if you need to borrow a class copy.)
• Intro PowerPoint
• Reading Guide

Tuesday, September 17:

• Finish reading Don Quixote (I am unable to post the play due to copyright. Please see me if you need to borrow a class copy.)
• Reading Guide
• Hero Comparison Chart (due Wednesday at the beginning of class)

Wednesday, September 18:

• Review Hero Comparison Chart (due today at the beginning of class)
• This is my completed chart that I promised you in class today.
• Test review

Thursday, September 19:

• Archetype Unit Reading Guides due at the beginning of class
• Archetypes Unit Test

Friday, September 20:

• Archetypes Wrap-Up

Next Week:

Next week is Fall Break! Your assignments from me are to get a copy of Fahrenheit 451 and get plenty of rest!!

Important Dates:

• Thursday, September 19: Archetypes Unit Test and Reading Guides Due
• Monday, September 30: Have a copy of Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury in class.
• If financial difficulty prevents you from obtaining a copy, please notify me ASAP at amanda.egbert@cobbk12.org, so I can make arrangements. Conversely, if you can donate a copy for a student in need, your help will be greatly appreciated!