September 30th (A) and October 1st (B)

No Journal- Journals passed back; check grades in Skyward.

September 26th (A) and 29th (B)

Journal #10

•Pick ONE of the myths we read from “around the world” (either Africa, British, or Norse) and complete the Hero’s Journey for the main character in that myth.

•Are ALL of the components there? (If not, write what the step is, but leave it blank.)

•Do you consider the protagonist of the story you chose to be a “true hero”? Why or why not? 

JOURNALS DUE! TURN THEM IN! 

September 24th (A) and 25th (B)

Journal #9:

•What resources are available to you in the library?

•Which search engines or programs did you use to find your 3 sources for your Fakebook assignment?

•How can you tell if a source is a “good” one?

•How easy/difficult was it for you to find information on the god or goddess you were assigned? 

1/2 of a page 

September 22nd (A) and 23rd (B)

No journal today. 

September 17th (A) and 19th (B)

Journal #8:

•List all the myths that you remember learning about—either in school or in your own reading. (Examples: Hercules, Achilles, etc.) Include as many details as you can including: characters names, plot elements, which country the myth comes from, AND where you learned it. 

September 15th (A) and 16th (B)

Journal #7- QUIZ on the hero's journey

*If you missed this class you'll need to come before or after school to make up the quiz. 

September 11th (A) and 12th (B)

Journal #6: 

•What exactly is a “hero”? What are 5 things that a hero must possess?

•Who, in your opinion, is the “ultimate hero” in literature (comic books are included)? Why?

•3/4th of a page

September 9th (A) and 10th (B)

Journal #5:

•What is the difference between a myth and a legend?

•What are examples of myths that you have heard of? (List them and at least 2 things that you remember about them.)

•What are examples of legends that you have heard of? (List them and at least 2 things that you remember about them.)

•Is folklore different from myths and legends? How?

•Why do so many people love learning about mythology?

•1 page 

September 5th (A) and 8th (B)

Journal #4:

What is the big deal about grammar? How important is it in our everyday lives?

Do you think grammar should be taught anymore? What has texting and the internet done to grammar?

Make a list of any grammar element you remember learning: (apostrophes, commas, etc. )

3/4th -1 page 

****Went over MLA presentation for paper that will be due NEXT CLASS!!!****

September 3rd (A) and 2nd (B)

Journal #3:

Pick a memory that you have from 1st or 2nd grade. Write down as many details as you can about the event, using emotions, descriptions, details, etc.

3/4th- 1 page