Friday, September 28, 2018

HW

Good morning,

I miss you!

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. What is an epic hero?

2. Who is Polyphemus' father?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. Is Odysseus an epic hero? How do you know?


PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any questions or comments please feel free to comment on the bottom of this page, or call me. I will reply as soon as possible. I look forward to your comments.  




See you tomorrow,
Ms. Betsy

Thursday, September 27, 2018

HW

Good morning,

I expect you to come to school every day.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1.  What is a foil?

2. Who is Odysseus' foil?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph. answer the following question.  What makes an epic hero different than a hero?

PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any questions or comments please feel free to comment on the bottom of this page, or call me. I will reply as soon as possible. I look forward to your comments.  




See you tomorrow,
Ms. Betsy

Wednesday, September 26, 2018

HW

Hello,

Thank you for coming to school today.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1.  What is the setting of the Odyssey?

2.  Who is Odysseus' son?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following prompt. How can you determine the setting if it's not explicitly stated.



PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any questions or comments please feel free to comment on the bottom of this page, or call me. I will reply as soon as possible. I look forward to your comments.  




See you tomorrow,
Ms. Betsy

Tuesday, September 25, 2018

HW

Good morning,

Thank you for coming to school on a rainy Tuesday. Thank you for working so hard.  Thank you for being great.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. What is setting?

2.  What are the different types of setting?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. If the author doesn't explicitly state a time and place, how can you determine the setting?


PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any questions or comments please feel free to comment on the bottom of this page, or call me. I will reply as soon as possible. I look forward to your comments.  




See you tomorrow,
Ms. Betsy

Monday, September 24, 2018

HW

Good morning,

Great job coming to school today!

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. What is an epic poem?

2. Why did Odysseus' men forget their own names?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  The lotus fruit makes you forget your own name and is very addictive.  Can you think of anything else that compares to the fruit of the lotus?

PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any questions or comments please feel free to comment on the bottom of this page, or call me. I will reply as soon as possible. I look forward to your comments.  




See you tomorrow,
Ms. Betsy

Friday, September 21, 2018

HW

Good morning,

The existence of archetypes is reassuring. It makes us feel more connected.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. How long has Odysseus been wandering?

2. Who is Odysseus' wife?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following prompt. Describe the archetypal characters you notice in The Odyssey.




PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any questions or comments please feel free to comment on the bottom of this page, or call me. I will reply as soon as possible. I look forward to your comments.  




See you on Monday,
Ms. Betsy

Thursday, September 20, 2018

HW

Good morning,

Tomorrow is the first school store and I am so excited.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1.  What is a constant?

2. What is a variable?

3. Does Odysseus represent the "hero" archetype or the "temptress" archetype?

Option two:
Use the following expression to answer the questions below.  Write your answers in complete sentences.

3x  + 5

1. What is the constant?

2.  What is the variable?

3. What is the coefficient?

4. How many terms does the expression have?

5. If the variable represented how many wives Odysseus had, evaluate the expression.


PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any questions or comments please feel free to comment on the bottom of this page, or call me. I will reply as soon as possible. I look forward to your comments.  



See you tomorrow,
Ms. Betsy

Tuesday, September 18, 2018

HW

Good morning,

You guys make my life really fun and awesome. Thank you for that.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1.  What is an archetype?

2. What is an example of an archetype?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. According to Carl Jung, what is the collective unconscious?

PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any questions or comments please feel free to comment on the bottom of this page, or call me. I will reply as soon as possible. I look forward to your comments.  



See you on Thursday,
Ms. Betsy

Monday, September 17, 2018

HW

Good morning,

I hope that you never receive a Trojan Horse.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. How long was the Trojan War?


2. What is the Odyssey about?


Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following prompt. Compare and contrast The Odyssey and The Iliad 



PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any questions or comments please feel free to comment on the bottom of this page, or call me. I will reply as soon as possible. I look forward to your comments.  



See you tomorrow,
Ms. Betsy

Friday, September 14, 2018

HW

Good morning,

A sickness has seemed to have taken over our class.  I hope you guys get better and can come back refreshed for Monday.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. Who is the Queen of the gods?

2. Who is the god of the sea?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following prompt. Compare and contrast gods and humans.


PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any questions or comments please feel free to comment on the bottom of this page, or call me. I will reply as soon as possible. I look forward to your comments.  



See you on Monday,
Ms. Betsy

Thursday, September 13, 2018

HW

Good morning,

I hope you had a wonderful day so far. I hope somebody told you that you were valuable and smart.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. What is Greek mythology?

Greek mythology is made of ______________ about Greek ___________ and __________

Option two:

1. What is your student ID number?

2. According to Greek mythology, who is the god of the gods?



Option three:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following prompt. According to what we have learned in class and your own personal knowledge, describe Zeus.



PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any questions or comments please feel free to comment on the bottom of this page, or call me. I will reply as soon as possible. I look forward to your comments.  



See you tomorrow,
Ms. Betsy

Wednesday, September 12, 2018

HW

Good morning,

Thank you for coming to school on time today.

Gracias por venir a la escuela a tiempo hoy.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. What is Greek mythology?

2. Where did the Greek gods and goddesses live?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following prompt. Describe Zeus.

PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any questions or comments please feel free to comment on the bottom of this page, or call me. I will reply as soon as possible. I look forward to your comments.  



See you on Wednesday,
Ms. Betsy

Friday, September 7, 2018

HW

Good morning,

The best part of my day is getting to spend the morning with you.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1.  What department do you work for?

2. Who wrote the Odyssey?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following prompt. Make a prediction about the Odyssey.



PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any questions or comments please feel free to comment on the bottom of this page, or call me. I will reply as soon as possible. I look forward to your comments.  

Remember, there is no school on Monday and Tuesday.  The New York City Schools are observing the Jewish holiday, Rosh Hashanah.

See you on Wednesday,
Ms. Betsy

Thursday, September 6, 2018

HW

Good morning,

I had a great time with you guys this morning!

Thanks for being on time and working so hard.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. How much of your grade is based on attendance?

2. What is one rule for Mount Sinai?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  What do you expect from yourself this year?

PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any questions or comments please feel free to comment on the bottom of this page, or call me. I will reply as soon as possible. I look forward to your comments.  

See you tomorrow,
Ms. Betsy

Wednesday, September 5, 2018

HW

Good morning,

I am so excited to spend this year learning, growing and laughing with you!

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. What book are we reading for the month of September?

2. What is one goal you have for the school year?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Be specific.




PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any questions or comments please feel free to comment on the bottom of this page, or call me. I will reply as soon as possible. I look forward to your comments.  

See you tomorrow,
Ms. Betsy