Due Monday, after Break

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

Rejoice! There is no homework due today.

Due Wednesday, December 9th

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

Due Monday, December 7th

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

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)

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