Due 11/1 Golden Mean Story

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.

Due 10/30

Hopefully you got a lot done during work time today. If you're not finished with your tasks, here's what you need to get done.

Next two paragraphs of the Hero's story. (This will include the 2nd and 3rd challenges.)

Also, there will be a reading quiz on Phaethon and Bellerophon. Make sure you have read the following pages:

Big Book: 180-190
Little Book: 136-143

Remember you can use any reading notes you write down for the quiz.

Also, take a moment and vote on the new poll.

Due 10/24 Hero's Quest Outline and 2 paragraphs

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 two paragraphs of your story. The first paragraph should be on the exposition and hook; the second paragraph tells the story of the first conflict.

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

Jason Movie Cast Due 10/18

Select 10 characters from the story Jason and the Argonauts (the quest for the Golden Fleece.) Then cast 10 actors/actresses who you would like to have play these roles. You may de-age or bring people back from the dead if necessary. You must also explain why you think these actors or actresses would be good for the roles you have cast them in.

Extra Gold Assignment Due 10/18

Familiarize yourself with the Mythology website, and after doing so, email Polyphemus with the following information:

1. Your name and class period
2. One of Polyphemus' dislikes
3. Question number 1 from the "House of Atreus" assignment.

Successful completion of this assignment can earn you up to 20 additional Gold.

Hopefully, you had a good time looking around. Don't forget to vote!

Assignment Due 10/16

Write a paragraph contrasting the beginning of the story of "The Quest of the Golden Fleece" and the beginning of the movie "Jason and the Argonauts." Explain what some of the major changes are.

Then, write a paragraph speculating on why you think these changes were made for the movie version.

The completed assignment should be about 3/4 of a page in length.