RRJ...The+Odyssey

1. Begin with a lead, a.k.a. “hook.”
 * __ODYSSEY Reading Journal:__**

2. Then introduce your readers to the passage selected from the text. Ideally, insert this quotation into a larger sentence to set it up, as you would present a fancy cake on a platter.

3. Explain the context of the quotation. This is your plot description: Who said it? What was happening at the moment? To what is the speaker responding?
 * Be careful NOT to retell the story.
 * HINT: Use dependent clauses for plot and independent clauses for interpretation.

4. Extend the meaning of the passage: T-T, T-S, T-W. Make sure your connection is explained clearly, leading back to the interpretation of the passage.

5. Conclude with a conclusion, a.k.a. “hammer.”

//All journal entries are to be kept in your notebook. Begin each entry on a new page.// //You are responsible for writing **one** journal entry for **each** of the passages listed on the handout.// //***If an alternative passage captures your interest, you may substitute that for one of those listed.//