1. Bellwork: “It’s All Greek to Me” List everything you know about ancient Greek culture. ◦ Specifically, what do you know about Greek theatre, Greek mythology, and the Trojan War? Minimum of 5 facts Time: 4 minutes.

2. Homework Work on Word Bank DUE 11/1/2012 Literature Circle Preparation ◦ Read assigned literature ◦ Take active notes ◦ Write one discussion question

3. Period 1 & 5: Goal? Period 7: Love!

4. Word Bank Share Didja find a juicy word? ◦ What is it? ◦ Where’d ya find it/hear it? ◦ What’s it mean? ◦ What part of speech is it? Extra credit STAMP! Maximum of 3 volunteers 4

5. Vocabulary Activity Period 1: Shannon & Lariah Period 2: Rhyan & Jazmin Period 3: Mia & Ashlee Period 5: Eliana & Isaiah Period 7: Ajia & Gimani

6. Trojan Women Pre-Assessment Answer the questions on the pre- assessment to the best of your ability. When you’ve finished, turn it into the TBC folder. Time: 5 minutes

7. Video: “Trojan War” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbNhLuL0Fno Take Notes on the major events of the Trojan War

8. Character Wanted Poster Find a partner Create a Wanted Poster for your character ◦ Draw a picture of the character ◦ Include a description of the character Be prepared to share with the class Time: 10 minutes

9. “Family Tree”