Mythology Class Information

Jason Assignment

2011-10-18T14:24:00.000-07:00

Here is the Jason Interactive Reading assignment for those of you who were gone one or both of the days. Page numbers are for the big book, so using one of them would be easiest.

Due Thursday, 9/29

2011-09-28T14:48:00.000-07:00

Newspaper Article

Directions: Write an article in the style of a newspaper in which you retell the story of one of the myths we have read or discussed so far in class. It should be written using formal voice, 3rd person voice.

It should also be on a different myth than your diary entry.

 Length: 1- 1 ½ pages typed

Suggested myths:

 Struggle between the gods (Uranus, Cronus, Zeus)
 Demeter and Persephone
 Dionysus
 Creation of Mankind—Metals
 Prometheus and Epimetheus
 Prometheus and Io

Example:

The world was shocked yesterday by the sudden abduction of Persephone and her subsequent kidnapping down to the realm of Hades. Witnesses say that lord of death himself suddenly appeared on his chariot and snatched the innocent Persephone who was simply wandering in a field looking for flowers.
“I could see him in the distance,” a witness said. “He didn’t give Persephone any choice about whether she wanted to come with him. And there was nothing we could do to stop him.” Investigators into her disappearance are still not sure what Hades’ motives were. (Continued…)

2011-09-27T15:04:00.000-07:00

Dear Diary:

I am so worried that I don’t know what I’m going to do. This morning I was out picking flowers with some of my friends when I heard a terrific galloping and clashing behind me. I hardly had time to turn around when I saw a shadowy figure of a man in a chariot. He stooped to pick me up, and even though I was screaming for help, he took me down to the underworld. I soon figured out that it was Hades who had abducted me and taken me down to his palace…

Assignment: Select one of the myths we have worked with in class and write a diary entry in which you explain the thoughts of one of the main characters. You may try to explain his or her actions, or add some details not included in the original story.

Suggested myths/characters:

Persephone/Demeter
Dionysus
Prometheus/Epimetheus
Io
Europa
Uranus/Cronus
Hera
Pentheus
Metaneira

Length: This should be a page in length.

Remember, this should be written in either semi-formal, or informal voice and written in the past tense. If you'd like to review those notes, here they are:

Voice

Formal: Formal voice avoids slang and casual sounding words. It also avoids using all personal pronouns like “I, me, you, your, we, and our” in order to appeal to all readers. This corresponds to third-person point of view.

 There are many examples of betrayal that occur in Greek Mythology.

Semi-Formal: Like formal voice, this avoids slang, but can include the pronouns “I” and “me”. However, it still avoids the use of “you” and “your” so that it does not “talk” to the reader. This corresponds to first person point of view.

 I can find many examples of betrayal in the stories of Greek Mythology.

Informal: Informal voice allows all pronouns and all school appropriate words. You may sometimes find this in dialog also.

 I am going to tell you a about many example of betrayal in Greek Mythology.

Tense

Verbs can present information in either present or past tense.

Present: Uranus imprisons the fifty-headed 100-handed monsters.
Past: Uranus imprisoned the fifty-headed 100-handed monsters.

In a structured paragraph discussing myths, you can use either as long as you stay consistent throughout the entire paragraph or paper.

In other assignments, the tense may be determined by the logic of the assignment.

Thursday, 9/22

2011-09-22T10:16:00.000-07:00

Today we finally finished up Demeter/Dionysus presentations. If you do not have 8 summaries from these presentations, you may need to come in and borrow summary notes.

We also began work on the Hades Project: a summary of a place! Here is the information about it. We will be handing them in after some worktime on Friday.

Hades Assignment

Read the information on Hades (the underworld) with a partner.

BB:42-44
LB: 39-40

Create a summary of what you find out about Hades. As a summary of a place, it should be focused on:
• Important places and their purpose
• People associated with these locations
• Locations of these places in a logical way

 Using this summary, create a visual representation (map) of Hades as the Greeks envisioned it.

 To be considered complete, it must contain the following concepts:
o Tartarus/Erebus
o The Rivers: Acheron, Cocytus, Phlegethon, Styx, and Lethe
o Charon
o Gates of Entry
o Cerberus
o Judges: Rhadamanthus, Minos, Aeacus
o Pluto’s Palace

All of these concepts must be labeled and explained on your map!

Friday 9/16

2011-09-16T15:18:00.000-07:00

Today in class we did a gallery walk to admire peoples' summaries/posters on the gods/goddesses/characters. If you were absent, you will need to create notes for these characters using either a book, or coming in to look at posters before or after school.

Due Thursday, 9/15

2011-09-14T11:29:00.000-07:00

If you did not give me a copy of your "Betrayal paragraph" you will need to give this to me on Thursday.

If you have turned this in, there is no other homework due on Thursday. We will be using the class to finish with your poster summaries, and hopefully begin transferring that information to your notes.

Due Wednesday, 9/14--5 Land!!!

2011-09-13T10:25:00.000-07:00

Your structured paragraph on the Creation Myth is tomorrow. Your paragraph topic is:

The Greek Creation myth contains many examples of betrayal.

Use the following powerpoint as a reminder of the paragraph requirements.

Powerpoint

Also, here is a link to Ms. McLean's webpage where she has the four pages of the Creation Story available to view as PDFS.

Due Wednesday, 2/23

2011-02-18T14:59:00.001-08:00

Directions: Write an article in the style of a newspaper in which you retell the story of one of the myths we have read or discussed so far in class.

 Length: 1- 1 ½ pages typed; 1 ½ -2 pages written (ink please)
 Focus on spelling, punctuation, past tense and formal voice (except in quotations.)
 Extra Points: Format paper to look like a real newspaper article

Suggested myths:

 Struggle between the gods (Uranus, Cronus, Zeus)
 Demeter and Persephone
 Dionysus
 Creation of Mankind—Metals
 Prometheus and Epimetheus
 Prometheus and Io

Example:

The world was shocked yesterday by the sudden abduction of Persephone and her subsequent kidnapping down to the realm of Hades. Witnesses say that lord of death himself suddenly appeared on his chariot and snatched the innocent Persephone who was simply wandering in a field looking for flowers.
“I could see him in the distance,” a witness said. “He didn’t give Persephone any choice about whether she wanted to come with him. And there was nothing we could do to stop him.” Investigators into her disappearance are still not sure what Hades’ motives were. (Continued…)

Due Tuesday, 3/8

2011-02-04T15:20:00.000-08:00

Your structured paragraph on the Creation Myth is due today. Your paragraph topic is:

The Greek Creation myth contains many examples of betrayal.

Use the following powerpoint as a reminder of the paragraph requirements.

Powerpoint

Also, here is a link to Ms. McLean's webpage where she has the four pages of the Creation Story available to view as PDFS.

Final Exam Information

2011-01-21T15:54:00.001-08:00

Part I: Multiple Choice Section: 120 Questions

 10 Basic Gods and Goddesses
 8 Quest of the Golden Fleece (Jason)
 6 Four Great Adventures
Phaethon
Bellerophon
Daedalus
Otus and Ephialtes
 6 Perseus and Theseus Questions
 9 Hercules Questions
 3 Atalanta Questions
 13 Trojan War Questions
 7 Fall of Troy Questions
 11 Odyssey Questions
 9 Aeneid Questions
 9 House of Atreus Questions
 15 House of Thebes Questions
 14 Superfabulous Thinking Questions

Part II: Structured Paragraph

You will write a structured paragraph on a topic given to you using the structured paragraph guidelines we have practiced in class.

Due 1/18

2011-01-14T14:30:00.002-08:00

Final copy of the expository, explanation paper due! See previous posts for details. Remember, this paper will only have two body paragraphs.

Due Tuesday, 1/11

2011-01-07T14:41:00.000-08:00

You need to make sure you have given me your two body paragraphs by today. Information about the content and structure of the body paragraph is available in the previous post.

Due 12/10 Structured Paragraph

2010-12-08T14:52:00.000-08:00

Please write ONE structured body paragraph using formal voice that follows the format we discussed in class. If you were absent, or need a reminder of what we discussed, hopefully the following notes should get you headed in the right direction.

Topic statement: The ancient Greeks used Mythology to help explain the natural world around them such as ____________. (Fill in one paragraph topic from the list below)

 Flowers
 Trees/Plants
 Animals: Appearance, existence, behavior
 Geographical locations/names
 Natural phenomena
 Mankind: existence and behaviors
 Stars/Constellations/Heavenly events

After your topic sentence, you must then have three myths that will support your paragraph topic. You must find a balance for the description you provide of each myth. Embrace the ideal of the Golden Mean—too much information will get off topic, and too little information will be unacceptably brief!

Warning: Make sure you are using your own words! The ghost of Edith will haunt you if you steal her words without giving her credit. (You’ll lose credit also)

Body Paragraph Format:

 Topic sentence: Introduces support point and connects back to thesis
 Transition + Supporting Myth #1—Brief explanation
 Transition + Supporting Myth #2—Brief explanation
 Transition + Supporting Myth #3—Brief explanation
 Summary sentence: Restates ideas in the topic sentence.

Like your previous structured paragraph, this should be written in formal voice, so avoid using I, me, you, your, we.

Due 11/17

2010-11-16T14:44:00.001-08:00

Unit 2 Test!

Remember to bring your complete Unit 2 glossary:

Glossary 2 Names: (page numbers correspond to the Big Book)

Polyphemus (105); Hospitality Law; Narcissus (111); Hyacinthus (115); Adonis (117); Otus and Ephialtes (190); Daedalus 192); Golden Mean; Deus ex Machina; 7 out of the 8 tales of lovers (135-158)

Due Tuesday, 11/2

2010-10-29T15:12:00.000-07:00

Today in class we acted out the stories of Otus and Ephialtes and Daedalus. You will need to add a summary of each to your glossary 2. Also, we discussed the importance the ancient Greek's placed on avoiding excesses, which inspires the following assignment:

Write a story (3/4 to one page) in which you express the importance of moderation.

First, create 3 characters.
Then, choose an activity

Your first paragraph will show your first character doing too much of your chosen activity and therefore, suffering as a result.

Your second paragraph will show your second character doing too little of your chosen activity, and therefore suffering as a result.

Your third paragraph will show your third character doing just the right amount of this activity, and therefore experiencing very happy results.

If EVERYONE in your polis has this assignments done on Tuesday, you will receive a polis bonus in addition to your individual bonus.

Due 10/29

2010-10-27T08:47:00.001-07:00

There will be a reading quiz over the stories of "Phaethon" and "Pegasus and Bellerophon". The pages numers are:

BB: 180-190
LB: 136-143

You may use any reading notes that you took to help you on the quiz.

Also you should be making progress on your Hero's story.

Due 10/27

2010-10-25T14:49:00.000-07:00

You must have a complete outline (either visual or verbal) and a rough draft through the first challenge to receive polis points today and be eligible for a full polis bonus. Here's the assignment information from class today:

Write a creative, fictional story detailing the adventures of a hero as he/she strives to accomplish a dangerous quest. Here are some guidelines:

Length: 2-2 ½ pages typed and double spaced (please do
not exceed this amount)

Voice: 3rd person either limited or omniscient

Dialog: Please limit dialog to only absolute essentials (focus
on indirect discourse)

Setting: Ancient historical, but region and mythology are up
to you (no guns, cars, or electronics)

Detail: Please focus on describing actions not listing events.

Limit the Weird: You may have fanciful elements, but please
don’t strive for the intentionally bizarre (no heroes made of cheese).

Assignment components:

 Outline: Using plot terms, either verbal or visual
 Rough draft
 Final Copy

Due 10/21

2010-10-19T13:43:00.000-07:00

Your Jason structured paragraph is due today. Please see assignment explanations here.

Also, remember to complete your Jason comic strip if you still have not turned it in.

Due Thursday, October 14th!

2010-10-13T07:09:00.001-07:00

Jason Comic Strip Assignment:

Reading:

BB: 159-167
LB: 122-127

After you complete your reading of the first part of the Quest for the Golden Fleece, you will be creating a comic strip that has 10 boxes. Each box should contain a picture of the action and a caption describing it. You will probably also want to include dialog in each box.

Obviously, if all you can draw is stick figure, that's fine! However, if you consider yourself limited in artistic ability, you might want to include some color to make it look like you put some time into it.

This assignment will be worth 5 Land

Due 10/11

2010-10-07T13:35:00.000-07:00

Last time in class, we watched some very cool presentations on each of the 8 Tales of Lovers. Your glossary 2 should have a summary for each of these tales by Monday. You'll receive checkpoints if this is complete.

At this point, here is what should be in a complete Glossary 2:

Hospitality
Polyphemus (Versions 1 and 2)
Narcissus (Versions 1 and 2)

Pyramus and Thisbe
Orpheus and Eurydice
Ceyx and Alcyone
Pygmalion and Galatea
Baucis and Philemon
Endymion
Daphne
Alpheus and Arethusa

Due 10/6

2010-10-05T13:19:00.000-07:00

Be prepared for your Demter/Dionysus presentations.

Due 9/30

2010-09-28T15:20:00.001-07:00

Your unit 1 test consists of about 80 multiple choice questions. Please bring your complete Unit 1 Glossary to turn in for final points--that includes parts 1, 2, and
3.

If you were absent today in class, you will need to complete the Diary Assignment.

Due 9/28

2010-09-24T15:27:00.000-07:00

Crossword Puzzle

Your task: Create a Crossword puzzle about what we have learned so far about Greek Mythology.

Your Puzzle will consist of both Clues and Answers.

A Sample Clue:

 Greek god of the sea; carried a trident

Required Elements:

 You must have a total of 20 Clues. Recommended 10 Across Clues and 10 Down Clues, but you may have 12 and 8 or something.

 Do not fill in your answers on your puzzle! Instead, include a separate answer sheet.

 You may format yours on the computer, or do yours by hand. You do not need to use graph paper. Drawing little crooked boxes is okay. This assignment is not graded on neatness.

Due Friday, 9/24

2010-09-22T08:18:00.001-07:00

Today in class we learned the story of Prometheus and Io. If you were absent, you will want to get the notes from someone, or read the story in your book.

For next time, you are completing the Newspaper Article assignment. This assignment is worth 10 Land, and is important on your journey to becoming a peasant.

Due 9/22

2010-09-20T14:56:00.000-07:00

All parts of your glossary must be complete today, or you will be pulled from the in class activity to work on completing them.

Also, if you'd like to earn some extra gold, bring in computer paper or clear tape to donate to the class for our project.

Due Monday, 9/20

2010-09-16T07:59:00.000-07:00

Due 9/16

2010-09-14T14:41:00.000-07:00

Prepare for your Demeter or Dionysus presentations. There is no other new homework, so use your time to get caught up on parts 1 and 2 of the glossary if you are not done with them.

Due Tuesday 9/14 (A) ; Wednesday 9/15 (B)

2010-09-10T08:37:00.000-07:00

ANOTHER SPECIAL ONLINE OFFER!!! BRING IN A COPY OF THIS POST TO RECEIVE 10 BONUS GOLD!!!! THANK YOU FOR VISITING OUR WEBSITE!

Glossary Group 2

You will need to read the following pages in your book:

BB: 38-52
LB: 36-47

Then, complete the following names for part 2 of your glossary.

Part 2:

Eros, Ocean, Triton, Pan, Castor and Pollux, Leda, Satyrs, Aeolus

Remember also to bring in your syllabus and part 1, if you haven't completed it yet.

Due Friday, September 10th!

2010-09-08T14:48:00.000-07:00

SPECIAL ONLINE OFFER! BRING IN A COPY OF THIS POST FOR 10 BONUS GOLD!

Please remember to bring in your signed syllabus form!

Your First Homework Assigment:

Read Pages

BB (Big Book) 25-37
or
LB (Little Book) 27-36

Then, complete a glossary enter for each of the following names

Glossary 1 Names

Part 1:

Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, Hades, Athena, Apollo, Artemis, Aphrodite, Hermes, Ares, Hephaestus, Hestia

Sample Glossary Entry:

Zeus- Chief Olympian god, who is the brother of both Hades and Poseidon. He is considered the Lord of the Sky, the Rain God, and the Thunderbolt. He is not a perfect god, and can often be deceived. He is known for having lots of affairs with women. His bird is the eagle and his tree is the oak.

Please complete this glossary using a two column style with names in the left column and information for each in the right.

Note: The more you write on each name, the more likely you are to receive bonus sheep!

NOTE: If you were absent on the first day, you will need to complete the following survey and turn it in to me.

Due June 1st

2010-05-27T12:54:00.000-07:00

Body Paragraph 2 AND House of Atreus Questions!

1. What does Tantalus do to begin the curse that will plague the rest of the House of Atreus?

2. How is Pelops injured and how does he recover?

3. Who are the sons of Pelops?

4.. What conflict do these two sons have with each other?

5. How does Atreus get revenge on his brother? (This is sometimes called the “unholy banquet.”

5.5 Who is Agamemnon’s father? Who is Agamemnon’s wife? What are the names of their children?

6. What did Agamemnon do before he could sail for Troy? Why did he have to do this? (Review question)

7. Who does Agamemnon’s wife begin a relationship with during his absence? Who is this person related to?

8. There are two different versions of how Agamemnon dies when he returns from Troy. What are they?

9. How is Clytemnestra’s role in this event explained? In other words, why does she not feel guilty for doing what happens?

10. Who does Agamemnon bring back from Troy with him? What is her “unusual” gift? (Review Question)

11. What is Orestes’ conflict after the murder of his father? Whom does he ask for help?

12. How do Orestes and his cousin Pylades try to deceive his mother?

13. How is Orestes tormented immediately after killing his mother? What are these creatures called? Where does he go?
14. Years later, whom does Orestes plead his case to? (ask for help)

15. What are the results of this “trial”? What happens to the Furies?
Iphigenia among the Taurians

16. In Euripedes version of the story, what “really” happened to Iphigenia at Aulis?
17. What did Iphigenia have to do when she was living with the Taurians that was so horrible?
18. What two people is she supposed to kill?
19. How does Iphigenia, along with her companions, plan their escape?
20. What almost ruins their escape plans? What finally puts an end to their suffering?
21. What are your feelings about the changes Euripedes made to the story of Iphigenia?

Due Wednesday, May 19th

2010-05-17T15:57:00.000-07:00

POLIS BONUS IN EFFECT!

Please write ONE body paragraph that follows the format we discusses in class. If you were absent, or need a reminder of what we discussed, the hopefully the following notes should get you headed in the right direction.

Topic/Thesis: The ancient Greeks used Mythology to help explain the natural world around them.

Support/POA: You will need to choose 1 category to use for your 1st paragraph.

 Flowers
 Trees/Plants
 Animals: Appearance, existence, behavior
 Geographical locations/names
 Seasons
 Weather events
 Mankind: existence and behaviors
 Stars/Constellations/Heavenly events

Note: Each support you choose will be developed into a body paragraph. You must then have three myths that will explain each support point and connect back to the thesis. You must find a balance for the description you provide of each myth. Embrace the ideal of the Golden Mean—too much information will get off topic, and too little information will be unacceptably brief!

Warning: Make sure you are using your own words! The ghost of Edith will haunt you if you steal her words without giving her credit. (You’ll lose credit also)

Body Paragraph Format:

 Topic sentence: Introduces support point and connects back to thesis
 Supporting Myth #1—Brief explanation
 Transition + Supporting Myth #2—Brief explanation
 Transition + Supporting Myth #3—Brief explanation
 Concluding sentence connecting back to topic of paragraph and thesis

Due Thursday, May 13

2010-05-11T11:39:00.000-07:00

Today we will be presenting our Trojan War poems and outlines. If you were absent, we will find another way for you to make up points.

Unit 2 Test Monday, April 26th

2010-04-21T13:19:00.000-07:00

Remember for the test you can use ONE side of a 3x5 inch card to help you on the test.

Make sure to bring your Unit 2 Flashcards AND your Glossary 2.

Glossary 2 Names: (page numbers correspond to the Big Book)

Polyphemus (105); Hospitality Law; Narcissus (111); Hyacinthus (115); Adonis (117); Otus and Ephialtes (190); Daedalus 192); Golden Mean; Deus ex Machina; 7 out of the 8 tales of lovers (135-158)

16 Total Entries

Make-up Work Info

2010-04-05T15:57:00.000-07:00

If you were absent last Thursday, here are the questions you need for Perseus:

1. Who is Perseus’ mother?

2. Who is Perseus’ father?

3. Who is Perseus’ grandfather?

4. Why is Perseus’ mom locked up?

5. How is she imprisoned?

6. Who visits her?

7. How are she and the baby punished?

8. Who rescues Perseus and his mom?

9. Who falls in love with Perseus’ mom?

10. What does he send Perseus to do?

11. Who does Hermes tell Perseus to visit? (why?)

12. What gift does Perseus receive from Hermes?

13. What gift does Perseus receive from Athena?

14. What gift does Perseus receive from the Hyperboreans?

15. How does Perseus kill Medusa?

16. What is the name of the woman who brags about her daughter?

17. What is her daughter’s name?

18. How is her daughter punished?

19. How is she rescued?

20. How does Polydictes die?

21. How does Acrisius die?

Due Monday, April 5th

2010-04-02T14:27:00.000-07:00

Hero Stories are due today. There is a polis in effect if all polis memebers have their stories completed on time.

Due Thursday, April 1

2010-03-30T11:57:00.001-07:00

Today in class we acted out the stories of Otus and Ephialtes and Daedalus. You will need to add a summary of each to your glossary 2. Also, we discussed the importance the ancient Greek's placed on avoiding excesses, which inspires the following assignment:

Write a story (3/4 to one page) in which you express the importance of moderation.

First, create 3 characters.
Then, choose an activity

Your first paragraph will show your first character doing too much of your chosen activity and therefore, suffering as a result.

Your second paragraph will show your second character doing too little of your chosen activity, and therefore suffering as a result.

Your third paragraph will show your third character doing just the right amount of this activity, and therefore experiencing very happy results.

If EVERYONE in your polis has this assignments done on Thursday, you will receive a polis bonus in addition to your individual bonus.

Due Tuesday, March 30th

2010-03-19T11:51:00.001-07:00

There will be a reading quiz over the stories of "Phaethon" and "Pegasus and Bellerophon". The page numbers are:

BB: 180-190
LB: 136-143

You may use any reading notes that you took to help you on the quiz.

Also you should be making progress on your Hero's story.

Due 3/19

2010-03-18T13:31:00.000-07:00

You are writing your very own Hero's Quest (much like Jason and the Argonauts). You will need to create a hero who must go on a quest to do something, destroy something, rescue something, get something, etc. Accomplishing this task will result in good things for your hero and community.

Your hero will experience three challenges along the way that delay him from accomplishing his quest. You will need to create these three challenges for your hero to overcome. Eventually, your hero will accomplish this quest, return home, and experience great joy.

Exposition: Hero's background, setting, other characters.
Hook: What your hero's quest it.
Conflict 1:
Conflict 2:
Conflict 3:
Climax: Quest is accomplished.
Falling action/resolution: Hero returns home successful.

Once your outline is complete, you will need to write the first paragraph of your story. The first paragraph should be on the exposition and hook.

Your story must have a historical setting and the final essay will be 2-3 pages.

Due Monday, 3/15--Comparision Paragraph

2010-03-10T13:54:00.000-08:00

Your comparision paragraph should have a topic sentence similar to "There are several differences between the book version and movie version of Jason and the Argonauts." Then you must have three comparisions that follow where you explain how something happened in the book versus how it happened in the movie. Make sure to use trasition words to help your writing. Your first example might say, " For example, in the book version, Medea ___________. However, in the movie Medea _________." This should be follwed by 2 similar comparions, and a summary sentence the repeats the ideas in your topic sentence.

Due March 8th--5 land!

2010-03-05T14:40:00.000-08:00

Due 3/4

2010-03-02T15:49:00.001-08:00

Make sure you are prepared for you "8 Tales of Lovers" presentations.

Also, since the end of the grading period is next week, make sure you've completed:

Newspaper Article
Crossword Puzzle
Hades Project
Glossary 1

These are the highest point value assignments from the past unit.

Due 3/2

2010-02-26T15:23:00.001-08:00

Hades Project!

Here are the criteria again if you still need them:

Create a visual representation of Hades as the Greeks conceived it…poster, 3-D, collage, diorama…etc

This assignment is graded on Neatness, Completion, Accuracy, and Creativity

To be considered complete, it must contain the following items

Tartarus/Erebus

The Rivers: Acheron, Cocytus, Phlegethon, Styx, and Lethe

Charon

Gates of Entry

Cerberus

Judges: Rhadamanthus, Minos, Aeacus

Pluto’s Palace

Due 2/26 Unit 1 Test

2010-02-24T12:03:00.000-08:00

Your unit 1 test consists of about 80 multiple choice questions. Please bring your complete Unit 1 Glossary to turn in for final points--that includes parts 1, 2, and
3.

Due 2/24 Crossword Puzzle! 5 Land!

2010-02-22T12:52:00.001-08:00

Due 2/22

2010-02-18T12:34:00.001-08:00

Today in class we learned the story of Prometheus and Io. If you were absent, you will want to get the notes from someone, or read the story in your book.

For next time, you are completing the Newspaper Article assignment. This assignment is worth 5 Land, and is important on your journey to becoming a peasant.

Hades Project Information

2010-02-16T12:13:00.000-08:00

There is no homework due Thusday, 2/18. However, here is information on the Hades project, if you'd like to start thinking about it.

The Hades Project is a long term project and will be due sometime in the next few weeks. You may make yours a poster, a diarama, some other 3-D concept. Please ask me for approval if you are interested in doing something involving technology.

Due 2/16

2010-02-11T15:41:00.000-08:00

Due 2/11

2010-02-09T12:12:00.001-08:00

Prepare for your Demeter or Dionysus presentations. There is no other new homework, so use your time to get caught up on parts 1 and 2 of the glossary if you are not done with them.

Due Tuesday, February 9

2010-02-05T12:39:00.000-08:00

Due Friday, Feb 5 Your first SHEEP!

2010-02-03T12:48:00.001-08:00

SPECIAL ONLINE OFFER! BRING IN A COPY OF THIS POST FOR 10 BONUS GOLD!

Please remember to bring in your signed syllabus form!

Your First Homework Assigment:

Read Pages

BB (Big Book) 25-37
or
LB (Little Book) 27-36

Then, complete a glossary enter for each of the following names

Glossary 1 Names

Part 1:

Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, Hades, Athena, Apollo, Artemis, Aphrodite, Hermes, Ares, Hephaestus, Hestia

Sample Glossary Entry:

Zeus- Chief Olympian god, who is the brother of both Hades and Poseidon. He is considered the Lord of the Sky, the Rain God, and the Thunderbolt. He is not a perfect god, and can often be deceived. He is known for having lots of affairs with women. His bird is the eagle and his tree is the oak.

Note: The more you write on each name, the more likely you are to receive bonus sheep!

NOTE: If you were absent on the first day, you will need to complete the following survey and turn it in to me.

Due Monday, 1/25

2010-01-21T12:19:00.000-08:00

Final copy of you Expository Essay: Typed introduction, body paragraph 1, body paragraph 2, conclusion.

Final exam information is available here.

If you didn't finish with the House of Atreus Questions in class, here they are:

1. What ancestor of the house of Atreus is responsible for the curse upon the family? What did he do that began this curse?

2. Who is Pelops? Who are his sons?

3. What conflict do these two sons have with each other?

4. This part of the story has something sometimes referred to as “the unholy banquet.” What is this a reference to?

5. Who is Agamemnon’s father? Who is Agamemnon’s wife? What are the names of their children?

6. What did Agamemnon do before he could sail for Troy? Why did he have to do this? (Review question)

7. Who does Agamemnon’s wife begin a relationship with during his absence? Who is this person related to?

8. There are two different versions of what happens to Agamemnon when he returns from Troy. What are they?

9. How is Clytemnestra’s role in this event explained? In other words, why does she not feel guilty for doing what she does?

10. Who does Agamemnon bring back from Troy with him? What is her “unusual” gift? (Review Questions)

11. What is Orestes’ conflict after the murder of his father? Whom does he ask for help?

12. How do Orestes and his cousin Pylades try to deceive his mother?

13. How is Orestes tormented immediately after killing his mother? What are these creatures called? Where does he go?

14. Years later, whom does Orestes plead his case to? (ask for help)

15. What are the results of this “trial”? What happens to the Furies?

Iphigenia among the Taurians

16. In Euripedes version of the story, what “really” happened to Iphigenia at Aulis?

17. What did Iphigenia have to do when she was living with the Taurians that was so horrible?

18. What two people is she supposed to kill?

19. How does Iphigenia, along with her companions, plan their escape?

20. What almost ruins their escape plans? What finally puts an end to their suffering?

21. What are your feelings about the changes Euripedes made to the story of Iphigenia?

Due 1/14-POLIS BONUS!

2010-01-12T12:33:00.001-08:00

Body paragraph number 2! (See previous posts if you need a reminder)

Due Monday, after Break

2009-12-18T13:27:00.000-08:00

Please write ONE body paragraph that follows the format we discusses in class. If you were absent, or need a reminder of what we discussed, the hopefully the following notes should get you headed in the right direction.

Topic/Thesis: The ancient Greeks used Mythology to help explain the natural world around them.

Support/POA: You will need to choose three categories to use for your 3 support paragraphs. You may choose from the following list, or create your own.

 Flowers
 Trees/Plants
 Animals: Appearance, existence, behavior
 Geographical locations/names
 Seasons
 Weather events
 Mankind: existence and behaviors
 Stars/Constellations/Heavenly events

Note: Each support you choose will be developed into a body paragraph. You must then have three myths that will explain each support point and connect back to the thesis. You must find a balance for the description you provide of each myth. Embrace the ideal of the Golden Mean—too much information will get off topic, and too little information will be unacceptably brief!

Warning: Make sure you are using your own words! The ghost of Edith will haunt you if you steal her words without giving her credit. (You’ll lose credit also)

Body Paragraph Format:

 Topic sentence: Introduces support point and connects back to thesis
 Supporting Myth #1—Brief explanation
 Transition + Supporting Myth #2—Brief explanation
 Transition + Supporting Myth #3—Brief explanation
 Concluding sentence connecting back to topic of paragraph and thesis

Due Friday, December 11

2009-12-09T12:11:00.001-08:00

Rejoice! There is no homework due today.

Due Wednesday, December 9th

2009-12-07T11:59:00.001-08:00

Finish reading the chapter on Hercules. Expect a similar reading quiz.

Due Monday, December 7th

2009-12-03T15:20:00.000-08:00

Read the story of Hercules and stop after he has completed his 12 labors. We will have a reading quiz on this material, and you may use notes that you take to help you on the reading quiz.

Unit 2 Test December 4th

2009-12-01T11:55:00.001-08:00

Due Tuesday, December 1

2009-11-20T12:07:00.000-08:00

We worked in class on making notecards for the names below to help us study for our upcoming test. You should have a notecard for each of the following characters:

Polyphemus

Narcissus

Hyacinth

Echo

Adonis

Pyramus and Thisbe

Orpheus and Eurydice

Ceyx and Alcyone

Pygmalion and Galatea

Baucis and Philemon

Endymion

Daphne

Jason

Medea

Pelias

Hylas

Phineus

Talus

Phaethon

Helios

Bellerophon

Pegasus

Otus and Ephialtes

Daedalus

Icarus

Perseus

Aegeus

Theseus

Minos

Minotaur

Hippolytus

Ariadne

Phaedra

Danae

Medusa

Phrixus

Helle

Updates

2009-11-18T12:03:00.000-08:00

Our past few assignments are based on the story of Theseus and have been done during class time. For the first part of the story, we produced a story map, and for the second part, we created a "life of Theseus" character sheet.

If you missed these days, here's what you need to do for make up:

For 11/16: Read from the beginning of Theseus up to his arrival in Crete. Create a 10 event timeline that describes his journey there. You should include details about the test involving the rock, and an explanation of what Theseus does to each bandit.

For 11/18: Finish reading the story of Theseus. Write down character details about: The Minotaur (how he dies), Aegeus (how he dies), what Theseus is like as King, Ariadne, Hippolyta, Pirithous, Hippolytus, and Phaedra.

Make sure you turn these in when you return.

Due 11/16

2009-11-12T16:09:00.000-08:00

Perseus Comparison Paragraph

Late Hero's stories. Do not be the one who brings a plague down upon your polis.

Due Thursday, November 12

2009-11-09T14:11:00.000-08:00

Hero stories are due today! Your polis will receive a POLIS BONUS if everyone has their hero stories completed and ready to turn in.

Also, make sure you have your completed Perseus notes with you so we can use them for our in-class activity.

Due Monday, November 9th

2009-11-05T12:13:00.000-08:00

There is no homework due; however, some of you still owe me assignments from the chapter on Jason and/or your Perseus questions from the previous post.

Remember: your Hero story is due on Thursday (11/12), so you should be making progress on this so that you'll have it done on its due date.

Due Thursday, 11/5

2009-11-03T11:32:00.000-08:00

Today in class we worked in polis groups to read and predict questions for the story of Perseus. You should have answers to the following 21 questions (even though you may have phrased them differently) to turn in next time.

Perseus Questions

1. Who is Perseus’ mother?

2. Who is Perseus’ father?

3. Who is Perseus’ grandfather?

4. Why is Perseus’ mom locked up?

5. How is she imprisoned?

6. Who visits her?

7. How are she and the baby punished?

8. Who rescues Perseus and his mom?

9. Who falls in love with Perseus’ mom?

10. What does he send Perseus to do?

11. Who does Hermes tell Perseus to visit? (why?)

12. What gift does Perseus receive from Hermes?

13. What gift does Perseus receive from Athena?

14. What gift does Perseus receive from the Hyperboreans?

15. How does Perseus kill Medusa?

16. What is the name of the woman who brags about her daughter?

17. What is her daughter’s name?

18. How is her daughter punished?

19. How is she rescued?

20. How does Polydictes die?

21. How does Acrisius die?

Due Tuesday, 11/3

2009-10-30T11:33:00.000-07:00

Due Friday, 10/31

2009-10-28T11:47:00.001-07:00

Due Wednesday, October 28th-Outline and Paragraph 1

2009-10-26T11:45:00.000-07:00

You are writing your very own Hero's Quest (much like Jason and the Argonauts). You will need to create a hero who must go on a quest to do something, destroy something, rescue something, get something, etc. Accomplishing this task will result in good things for your hero and community.

Your hero will experience three challenges along the way that delay him from accomplishing his quest. You will need to create these three challenges for your hero to overcome. Eventually, your hero will accomplish this quest, return home, and experience great joy.

For Wednesday, you will need to have an outline of your entire story. Your outline will include information for the categories of

Exposition: Hero's background, setting, other characters.
Hook: What your hero's quest it.
Conflict 1:
Conflict 2:
Conflict 3:
Climax: Quest is accomplished.
Falling action/resolution: Hero returns home successful.

Once your outline is complete, you will need to write the first paragraph of your story. The first paragraph should be on the exposition and hook.

Your story must have a historical setting and the final essay will be 2-3 pages.

Due 10/22

2009-10-20T15:41:00.001-07:00

Write a paragraph comparing the movie version of Jason to the one you've read so far in the book. Your paragaph should have a topic sentence and 3 3 examples of differences between the two versions of the story.

Due 9/20

2009-10-15T11:37:00.001-07:00

Remember, Toga Tuesday is worth 30 Gold!

Also, if you didn't turn in your Jason Comic on Thursday, here is the assignment:

Jason Comic Strip Assignment:

Reading:

BB: 159-167
LB: 122-127

After you complete your reading of the first part of the Quest for the Golden Fleece, you will be creating a comic strip that has 10 boxes. Each box should contain a picture of the action and a caption describing it. You will probably also want to include dialog in each box.

Obviously, if all you can draw is stick figure, that's fine! However, if you consider yourself limited in artistic ability, you might want to include some color to make it look like you put some time into it.

This assignment will be worth 5 Land.

Due 10/8

2009-10-07T09:08:00.000-07:00

Due 10/2

2009-09-30T12:10:00.000-07:00

Many of you have make-up Newspapers and Crosswords to complete. Make sure this gets done!

Today is our Unit 1 test that covers the beginning of the book through the story of Europa. It also includes some temple information.

Make sure you bring your complete Unit 1 glossary (parts 1-3) to turn in as well.

Due Sep 30th! 5 Land!

2009-09-28T11:59:00.000-07:00

Due 9/28 + 5 Land!!

2009-09-24T12:13:00.001-07:00

Newspaper Article

Directions: Write an article in the style of a newspaper in which you retell the story of one of the myths we have read or discussed so far in class.

 Length: 1- 1 ½ pages typed; 1 ½ -2 pages written (ink please)
 Graded on: Completion, Accuracy, Conventions, Ideas
 Extra Points: Format paper to look like a real newspaper article

Suggested myths:

 Struggle between the gods (Uranus, Cronus, Zeus)
 Demeter and Persephone
 Dionysus
 Creation of Mankind—Metals
 Prometheus and Epimetheus
 Prometheus and Io

Example:

The world was shocked yesterday by the sudden abduction of Persephone and her subsequent kidnapping down to the realm of Hades. Witnesses say that lord of death himself suddenly appeared on his chariot and snatched the innocent Persephone who was simply wandering in a field looking for flowers.
“I could see him in the distance,” a witness said. “He didn’t give Persephone any choice about whether she wanted to come with him. And there was nothing we could do to stop him.” Investigators into her disappearance are still not sure what Hades’ motives were. (Continued…)

Due 9/22 and BONUS GOLD!

2009-09-18T09:28:00.000-07:00

Today is class we watched presentations on the stories of Demeter and Dionysus (the chapter in the book is called the two great gods of the earth). If you were absent, you will need to read and take notes on these stories, and ask me how to make up presentation points.

Your homework for Tuesday is to complete Glossary 1 part 3. Page numbers are

BB: 85-94
LB: 70-77

The terms are:

Prometheus, Epimetheus, Pandora, Chiron

Also, if you'd like to earn Bonus Gold, bring a print out of this blog posting as a reward for checking your assignments online.

I also assigned the Hades Project as a long term project. The due date will be sometime in the new few weeks.

Due 9-18 Presentations

2009-09-16T12:20:00.000-07:00

You will need to be prepared for your presentation on Demeter or Dionysus tomorrow. Make sure you know your part of the story well and are prepared to present.

If you were absent, you might be joining with a group to help them out. If your help isn't needed, we'll find another way for you to make up those points.

Also, today in class we took notes on information about the creation of the world and the rise of the Olympian gods. If you need a review, that information is also found in the first seven pages of "How the World and Mankind were Created" BB: 77-83

More Sheep! Due 9-16

2009-09-14T11:59:00.001-07:00

Glossary Group 2

You will need to read the following pages in your book:

BB: 38-52
LB: 36-47

Then, complete the following names for part 2 of your glossary.

Part 2:

Eros, Ocean, Triton, Pan, Castor and Pollux, Leda, Satyrs, Aeolus

Remember also to bring in your syllabus and part 1, if you haven't completed it yet.

Your First Assignments! Your first sheep!

2009-09-10T12:25:00.000-07:00

Please remember to bring in your signed syllabus form!

Your First Homework Assigment:

Read Pages

BB (Big Book) 25-37
or
LB (Little Book) 27-36

Then, complete a glossary enter for each of the following names

Glossary 1 Names

Part 1:

Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, Hades, Athena, Apollo, Artemis, Aphrodite, Hermes, Ares, Hephaestus, Hestia

Sample Glossary Entry:

Zeus- Chief Olympian god, who is the brother of both Hades and Poseidon. He is considered the Lord of the Sky, the Rain God, and the Thunderbolt. He is not a perfect god, and can often be deceived. He is known for having lots of affairs with women. His bird is the eagle and his tree is the oak.

Note: The more you write on each name, the more likely you are to receive bonus sheep!

NOTE: If you were absent on the first day, you will need to complete the following survey and turn it in to me. Also, you should complete this pretest before doing any reading in the book.

Expository Paper due 5/29(B) or 5/30(A)

2009-05-21T15:37:00.000-07:00

For the final copy of your paper, you will need to include and introduction and a conclusion. Below you will find some suggestions for an introduction. A conclusion should be about the same length, repeat the thesis and paragraph topics, and then made some extension to broader ideas that your paper has helped reveal.
Your introduction to your expository paper should be about 5-6 sentences long. The last sentence should present the thesis of your paper: One of the ways Greeks used Mythology was to explain the natural world around them. Of course, you’ll want to phrase this in your own words. The final sentence should also present the paragraph topics or categories of your discussion: Plants, Animals, Trees, Geographical locations, etc.

Your first 4-5 sentences should present background information that is in some way connected to your paper. You might consider a few sentences on

• Basic information about Greek gods and goddesses
• Comments on mankind’s desire to explain things
• Reflections on different types of Mythology in the world
• Contrasts to how mankind uses science to explain elements of the world today

There are many possible options, so this list does not present your only possibilities. Also, remember this is formal voice, so you still want to avoid the pronouns “I, you, we, our”.

Due Thursday/Friday 5/21-22

2009-05-20T15:14:00.000-07:00

House of Atreus Questions

House of Atreus Questions
Pages 345-371; 247-265

1. What does Tantalus do to begin the curse that will plague the rest of the House of Atreus?

2. How is Pelops injured and how does he recover?

3. Who are the sons of Pelops?

4.. What conflict do these two sons have with each other?

5. How does Atreus get revenge on his brother? (This is sometimes called the “unholy banquet.”

5. Who is Agamemnon’s father? Who is Agamemnon’s wife? What are the names of their children?

6. What did Agamemnon do before he could sail for Troy? Why did he have to do this? (Review question)

7. Who does Agamemnon’s wife begin a relationship with during his absence? Who is this person related to?

8. There are two different versions of how Agamemnon dies when he returns from Troy. What are they?

9. How is Clytemnestra’s role in this event explained? In other words, why does she not feel guilty for doing what happens?

10. Who does Agamemnon bring back from Troy with him? What is her “unusual” gift? (Review Question)

11. What is Orestes’ conflict after the murder of his father? Whom does he ask for help?

12. How do Orestes and his cousin Pylades try to deceive his mother?

13. How is Orestes tormented immediately after killing his mother? What are these creatures called? Where does he go?

14. Years later, whom does Orestes plead his case to? (ask for help)

15. What are the results of this “trial”? What happens to the Furies?

Iphigenia among the Taurians

16. In Euripedes version of the story, what “really” happened to Iphigenia at Aulis?

17. What did Iphigenia have to do when she was living with the Taurians that was so horrible?

18. What two people is she supposed to kill?

19. How does Iphigenia, along with her companions, plan their escape?

20. What almost ruins their escape plans? What finally puts an end to their suffering?

21. What are your feelings about the changes Euripedes made to the story of Iphigenia?

Due Tuesday/Wednesday

2009-05-15T14:44:00.000-07:00

Read parts 1 and 2 of the Adventures of Aeneas.

Make sure you have completed and turned in body paragraphs 1 and 2.

Make sure if you are bringing the pestilence upon your polis that you complete glossary 2 and unit 2 notecards (see the post for April 16th)

Updates

2009-05-04T09:34:00.001-07:00

We've been working on the story of the Trojan War in class, and if you have been absent, you will want to get notes from a polis member or read the chapter in your book.

We've also had our first battle, so you may want to check out the polis homepage for the results. A link is available on the left.

Unit 2 Test Monday April 20 or Tuesday April 21

2009-04-16T15:02:00.000-07:00

Hero Story Update

2009-04-07T10:00:00.000-07:00

Hero's storys were due Monday and Tuesday. Many people received 40 personal gold for turning them in, and a few lucky polises (Sparta 8, Sparta 1 and Argos 1) received bonus gold for having all members prepared with their assignments.

If your hero story is not done, you need to turn it in Wednesday or Thursday.

Also, you need to turn in your chart of 10 changes to the movie Clash of the Titans that made it match our modern expectations of an action movie.

Due 4/2 or 4/3

2009-03-31T15:45:00.001-07:00

If you missed the last class, you will need to complete the following assignment based on the story of Perseus. Read the story and then answer the following questions in complete sentences. (Find the chapter called Perseus--page numbers will differ based on your book).

1. What news does the priestess tell Acrisius that he finds alarming?

2. How is Danae imprisoned?

3. Who visits Danae in her confinement?

4. What does Acrisius do after learning about the birth of Danae’s child?

5. Who falls in love with Danae? What is his position in the town?

6. What does Polydectes trick Perseus into doing so that he is put in danger?

7. Which god does Perseus first run into? What description is given of him in the book?

8. Who must Perseus visit first, before he can find his way to Medusa?

9. What two gifts does Perseus receive from the two gods who help him? (Describe the usefulness of these gifts.)

10. What magical land does Perseus travel to after the Gray Women?

11. What gifts does he receive there?

12. What land does Perseus travel to after the slaying the gorgon?

13. Who does Perseus discover there?

14. How and why is this person being punished?

15. How does Perseus rescue this woman?

16. What situation does Perseus find when he returns home?

17. How does Perseus get his revenge at dinner?

18. Why do Perseus and his mother decide to return to Greece?

19. What happens at the athletic competition in the North?

20. Who is the famous descendant of Perseus and Andromeda?

Due 3/31 or 4/1

2009-03-20T15:04:00.001-07:00

Due 3/5 or 3/9 Jason Comic! 5 Land!

2009-03-04T09:26:00.000-08:00

Jason Comic Strip Assignment:

Reading:

BB: 159-167
LB: 122-127

After you complete your reading of the first part of the Quest for the Golden Fleece, you will be creating a comic strip that has 10 boxes. Each box should contain a picture of the action and a caption describing it. You will probably also want to include dialog in some boxes.

Obviously, if all you can draw is stick figure, that's fine! However, if you consider yourself limited in artistic ability, you might want to include some color to make it look like you put some time into it.

This assignment will be worth 5 Land.

Due 2/23 or 2/24

2009-02-20T14:44:00.001-08:00

Your First Land Assignment !! Due 2/19 or 2/20

2009-02-17T12:01:00.000-08:00

Today in class we learned the story of Prometheus and Io. If you were absent, you will want to get the notes from someone, or read the story in your book.

For next time, you are completing the Newspaper Article assignment. This assignment is worth 5 Land, and is important on your journey to becoming a peasant.

Due Tuesday 2/17 or 2/18

2009-02-13T10:48:00.000-08:00

Today in class we learned about Greek architecture and the Parthenon. If you were absent, you will need to draw the diagram from the board and label it when you return.

If you do not have all three parts of Glossary 1 finished, you should use this weekend to get caught up. See previous posts for information about the glossary assignments.

Due 2/13 or 2/17

2009-02-11T10:37:00.001-08:00

Today is class we watched presentations on the stories of Demeter and Dionysus (the chapter in the book is called the two great gods of the earth). If you were absent, you will need to read and take notes on these stories, and ask me how to make up presentation points.

Your homework for Friday is to complete Glossary 1 part 3. Page numbers are

BB: 85-94
LB: 70-77

The terms are:

Prometheus, Epimetheus, Pandora, Chiron

Also, if you'd like to earn extra Gold, bring in some scotch (clear) tape to donate for a classroom project.

I also assigned the Hades Project as a long term project. The due date will be sometime in the new few weeks.

Due Tuesday 2/10 or 2/11

2009-02-06T15:32:00.000-08:00

Prepare for your Demeter or Dionysus presentations. There is no other new homework, so use your time to get caught up on parts 1 and 2 of the glossary if you are not done with them.

Due Friday (B) 2/6 or Monday (A) 2/9

2009-02-05T09:51:00.000-08:00

Glossary Group 2

You will need to read the following pages in your book:

BB: 38-52
LB: 36-47

Then, complete the following names for part 2 of your glossary.

Part 2:

Eros, Ocean, Triton, Pan, Castor and Pollux, Leda, Satyrs, Aeolus

Remember also to bring in your syllabus and part 1, if you haven't completed it yet.

Welcome to Semester 2 Mythology!

2009-02-02T12:05:00.001-08:00

Mythology Final Exam Information

2009-01-26T07:21:00.000-08:00

First of all, remember to bring your textbooks to class.

Your final consists of 120 questions, multiple choice. You may your both sides of a handwritten 3"X5" card for notes if you choose.

This is a comprehensive final, so you are responsible for everything we'v learned, although there is emphasis on those things that we haven't been tested on yet: Hercules, Trojan War, Odysseus, Aeneid, House of Thebes, House of Atreus.

Due January 14th (A) Day

2009-01-09T14:54:00.000-08:00

Read the Adventures of Aeneas, parts 1 and 2 only. (Not part 3).

B-Day, your classes are still not quite lined up with A day, but you will be reading this eventually.

Snow Updates...

2008-12-17T09:15:00.001-08:00

Usually, there is no Mythology homework over winter break, and I expect that to be the same this year. If we make it to school on Thursday and Friday, we'll work on getting caught up in class. If not, enjoy your vacation, and come back ready to get back to work.

Due Wed 12/10 or Thusday 12/11

2008-12-09T15:21:00.000-08:00

Your second body paragraph is due today. Make sure that you choose a different paragraph topic than you had last time. For example, if you already wrote on flowers, you will want this paragraph to focus on something different like Geographical names.

Also, if you haven't looked at it yet, check out the polis page.

Prelude to War:

2008-12-04T14:23:00.000-08:00

Today in class we took the Hercules Part 2 quiz. We also began the story of the Trojan War. If you were absent, you will want to read from the beginning of the Trojan War chapter and stop when the Greek fleet sets sail for Troy. You may also want to get the notes from in class from a friend or polis member.

Unit 2 Test Friday Nov. 21 or Monday Nov. 24

2008-11-20T09:35:00.000-08:00

Make sure to bring your unit 2 flashcards AND your Glossary 2.

Glossary 2 Names: (page numbers correspond to the Big Book)

Polyphemus (105); Hospitality Law; Narcissus (111); Hyacinthus (115); Adonis (117); Otus and Ephialtes (190); Daedalus 192); Golden Mean; Deus ex Machina; 7 out of the 8 tales of lovers (135-158)
16 Total Entries

Due November 17th, Flashcards Part 2

2008-11-14T14:43:00.000-08:00

Today in class we finished reading the story of Theseus and added to our notes. Make sure you finish Theseus and know what happens to Phaedra and Hippolytus.

We also worked on our Unit 2 Flashcards part 2:

Helios

Bellerophon

Pegasus

Otus and Ephialtes

Daedalus

Icarus

Perseus

Aegeus

Theseus

Minos

Minotaur

Hippolytus

Ariadne

Phaedra

Danae

Medusa

Phrixus

Helle

Updates---

2008-11-10T15:37:00.000-08:00

We've been doing some class-work lately. Here are some things to check up on if you've been absent:

1. We created and illustrated map of the story of Theseus from the beginning to his trip to Athens. If you were absent, you will want to create a 10 event illustrated timeline that shows his life from birth to his arrival in Athens.

2. We read and jotted down a few notes from the story of Theseus from his escape from Crete to helping to defeat some pesky centaurs. You will need to know who Ariadne, Hippolytus, Hippolyta, and Pirithous are from this part of the story.

3. We began working on some flashcards for review for Unit 2. Here are the names we have done so far:

Polyphemus

Narcissus

Hyacinth

Echo

Adonis

Pyramus and Thisbe

Orpheus and Eurydice

Ceyx and Alcyone

Pygmalion and Galatea

Baucis and Philemon

Endymion

Daphne

Jason

Medea

Pelias

Hylas

Phineus

Talus

Phaethon