What kind of book is an acceptable choice for the Oral Book Report?
a fiction novel, in English, that you didn't read for our class or another
What is "academic fraud?"
plagiarism and unauthorized AI use
Who wrote the poem on the back of the syllabus?
Joseph Fasano
What is a simile?
A comparison between two unlike things using like or as.
What is a metaphor?
A direct comparison between two unlike things.
What is a setting?
Where and when a story takes place.
What are some rules in our classroom?
Raise your hand to speak, don't interrupt others, ask to leave your desk, come prepared
Who is the author of Booked?
Kwame Alexander
Oh, I am the mighty god __________. I rule the heavens, the skies and their blues. With thunder I roar, And lightning I pour, Who am I? Guess, if you choose.
Zeus
What is a plot?
The action of a story.
What is a literary device?
A deliberate technique authors use to guide attention, evoke emotion, or enhance emphasis in a text.
With snakes on her head is _________, one glance from her eyes could confuse ya, with a look at her face, you'd freeze in your place, can you guess who could petrify you, sir?
Medusa
What two parts comprise a satyr?
goat & man
How many grades will you receive this year?
5
The god of the depths is __________, with horses and waves that he's riding. If you want fish for friends, and calm seas till the end, then you probably ought stand beside him.
Poseidon
What two parts comprise a centaur?
horse & man
The underworld? Yes, this is _______. Persephone is my lady. In the way down abyss, over the river Styx, the dead have no choice but obey me.
Hades
Another name for her is Pallas, see? Wise, strategic, and aware of fallacies. Sprung from Zeus's head, fully grown and well read, she sips ambrosia from her chalice.
Athena
When can you use AI to prepare for or complete an assignment?
Only if the teachers tell you to.
Which two books will we study in class this year?
Booked and The Lightning Thief
What do The Odyssey and The Simpsons have in common?
Homer
What do you need to be prepared for class?
Your book and notebook with you, and your assigned reading completed
Who is the author of Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief?
Rick Riordan
What is the greatest contribution of the Greeks?
yogurt OR Giannis Antetokounmpo (the Greek Freak)
What is literature?
"books," "poetry, prose, and drama," "anything written"