February 6th

1. You will need to log into USATESTPREP.  We will be working on two strand tests to practice for the EOC Test. The two strands are Literary Analysis and Informational Text.  You will need to pass each test with a 70%.

2. Be ready for your Socratic seminar over The Iliad and An Iliad.  You will need textual examples for both texts. Add to your notes.. you will be able to use them for your seminar. This is a test score. Your preparation is key.

Bring 5 prepared higher level critical questions- You write them.. and then be prepared to discuss them. Think about using this seminar to demonstrate your capability with literary analysis. How can you show me that you can think critically about both texts.

Things to consider:

• How does An Iliad represent the characterization which is seen in the primary text? 
• How do we see the themes of The Iliad seen in both texts? 
• What is the purpose of both texts? 
• What is the role of the poet.. or the narrator in both texts?
• The list of questions I gave you. 
• What is the play stating about war? 
• Why is The Iliad an important text still today?

Look over the Socratic seminar requirements/expectations. Socratic Seminar Expectations