Bellringer WMS6THELA.COM Write the definition in your notes. Inauspicious- Unfavorable; unlucky; does not promote success Caginess (noun-cautious, wary, or shrewd:a cagey reply to the probing question. Phaiakians- Phi-ak-e-ins-Scheria —also known as Scherie or Phaeacia—was a region in Greek mythology, first mentioned in Homer's Odyssey as the home of the Phaeacians and the last destination of Odysseus in his 10-year journey before returning home to Ithaca. Martial- war/fighting tactics-derived from the Roman god of war Mars/the equivalent of Ares in Greek mythology. Recitations- To tell a speech, story, poem, or any written or oral history to the best of your knowledge, if not word for word how it happened Story: p. 89 Worksheet: p62 Bellringer WMS6THELA.COM

Summary Summary: Odysseus returns home after a foreign war and he doesn’t recognize his surroundings due to Athena’s obscuring mist used to cure his Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. A Psychiatrist went on a shooting rampage.

“Back From War, but Not Really Home” By Caroline Alexander The New York Times Nov. 7, 2009

I Can… Connect and extend your knowledge from The Odyssey to an informational text. (9-10.RI.KID.1) Determine the central ideas in an informational text, and trace an author’s argument. (9-10.RI.KID.2)

sUMMARY Odysseus returns home from war after twenty years and Athena casts an obscuring mist over him in order to cure his post traumatic stress disorder. The author uses this a contemporary analogy.

Read Along Caroline Alexander, author of ‘Back From War, but Not Really Home’ provides an alternate view of Odysseus in her informational text. Pay attention to the claims that she makes. Students should note the author’s claims or opinions about war heroes, such as: Veterans’ Day is our most awkward holiday. The Odyssey provides the greatest example of the idea of coming home being mixed with sorrow. The best thing that civilians can do to honor heroes is to listen to their stories. A hero who comes home is just as noble as one who falls in battle. https://www.youtube.com/embed/n12OjiS-pJ4?iv_load_policy=3&rel=0

Summary Chart for Informational Texts Pg. 61 & P. 62 7 Minutes Summary Chart for Informational Texts Column One—write a brief summary of the article. Guiding Questions What is the issue being discussed? Who/What characters does the writer reference? Why is there a conflict? What are common beliefs about the issue? What is the point of view that the author offers?

Summary Chart for Informational Texts Column Two—identify each claim or point made in the order it is made. Remember that a CLAIM is “a statement saying that something is true when some people may say it is not true” (Merriam- Webster.com). Possible Answers: Veterans’ Day is our most awkward holiday. The Odyssey provides the greatest example of the idea of coming home being mixed with sorrow. The best thing that civilians can do to honor heroes is to listen to their stories. A hero who comes home is just as noble as one who falls in battle.

Examples of a Claim made by this author Veterans’ Day is our most awkward holiday and it has awkward symbolism.

Summary Chart for Informational Texts Column Three—identify the central ideas or thematic topics addressed in the text; then write a thematic statement for that piece. What is the difference in a central idea and a theme? The requirements for a writing a central idea and a theme are the same, so let’s review them! Thematic statements: should be declarative sentences. should be universal. (The thematic statement should be able to apply to another text.) should not be bound by time period, genre, culture, etc. should reveal truths about human nature.  Veterans are often misunderstood and have a difficult time adapting to civilian life after war.

Abstract Ideas What are abstract nouns? These abstract nouns are often mistaken for themes in literature and nonfiction. Possible abstract nouns: Coming home Family Recognition Heroism Distress

For Example… Guiding Question: What does the text teach the audience about [insert thematic idea/abstract noun]? Possible themes: Often times, coming home is just as difficult for a war-torn veteran as fighting on a battlefield. Distress from the battlefield can lead to deep psychological scars. Returning home is just as important as completing the journey.  

Thematic statements: should be declarative sentences. should be universal. (The thematic statement should be able to apply to another text.) should not be bound by time period, genre, culture, etc. should reveal truths about human nature.

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