Snow Updates...

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

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:

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

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

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---

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

Due 11/10 or 11/12 - You the movie critic.

You are either going to write a positive or a negative review of the movie "Clash of the Titans" which is based on the story of Perseus. Since we've been looking at how our expectations of an action movie have been added to the more traditional Greek movie, you will need to emphasize these specific changes in your review.

An example from a positive review:

The addition of the wise and funny side-kick Ammon, provides necessary comic relief and...

An example from a negative review:

The addition of the cool gadget Bubo, a mechanical owl, make it difficult to take the film seriously...

Notice how in each case I identify one of the action movie characteristics from our list and use it to review the film.

Due 11/4 or 11/5--Hero Story! 40 Gold!

Your final copy of your Hero Story is due today. Please type and double space. If you earned a troll stamp for a rough draft, make sure to bring that paper also.

Due 10/29 or 11/3

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 10/27 or 10/28

GOLD BONUS! PRINT OUT A COPY OF THIS POST AND BRING IT IN BY 10/27 (A) OR 10/28 (B) FOR 10 GOLD.

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.

Due Thursday 10/23 or Friday 10/24

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.

Continue working on Hero's Story...

...but there's nothing "officially" due today.

Hero Story Assignment Begins

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.

Due 10/13 or 10/14-Jason Movie Cast Assignment

Your task is to create cast for a new movie version of "Jason and the Argonauts". You need to create three columns on your paper. In the first, you must list a MINIMUM of 10 characters from the story of "Jason". In the second column, write the name of the actor/actress/celebrity who you think would do well in that role. In the third column, provide me with a few sentences explaining why that person would do a good job as that character.

Due 10/6 or 10/7

You need to write a 1/2 page paragraph explaining the differences between the movie version of Jason and the Argonauts to what we have read so far as a class.

Due 10/3 or 10/6 Jason Comic Strip! 5 Land!

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 10/1 or 10/2

Eight Tales of Lovers Presentation. Make sure you and your group are ready to teach the class your story.

(Also remember any late pass Hades assignments)

Due 9/29 or 9/30 Hades Project! 10 Land!

At long last, the Hades project is due.

Make sure you have taken the Unit 1 test, and have turned in your Newspaper and Crosword Puzzle assignments.

Crossword Puzzle Assignment! 5 Land!

Due 9/23 (A Day) or 9/24 (B Day)

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.

Newspaper Article Assignment- 5 Land!

Due Friday 9/19 (A Day) or Monday 9/22 (B Day)

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 9/9 or 9/10

Read:

LB: 36-44
BB: 38-40

Then, complete a glossary entry for the part 2 names:

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

Due 9/5 (A day) or 9/8 (B day)

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.

Due 5/22

Most of our work has been in class lately, so there have been few posts. Here is some important information:

The FINAL COPY of your Expository paper is due 5/27, which is the day after Memorial Day.

For 5/22, make sure you have read parts 1 and 2 of the Adventures of Aeneas. Take reading notes for use on a quiz--just in case.

Due 4/23

In class on Monday, we worked on writing ONE body paragraph for a paper with the structure oulined here. Please be sure this is ready to turn in.

On Wednesday there will be a reading quiz on the first half of the Hercules story, ending with the 12 labors. Remember you can use any notes you take to help you on the reading quiz.

Page numbers:

BB: 224-234
LB: 166-174

Due 4/17

Unit 2 Test! You may use ONE side of a 3" x 5" card (or piece of paper cut to this size) to help you on the test. This must be handwritten.

Also you will need to turn in your glossary 2. A complete glossary 2 has definitions for the following terms:

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

Also, you will need to turn in flashcards for the following Unit 2 characters. Here is the complete list in case you need it:

Flashcard Names

Due 4/9

There is no homework due today UNLESS you still haven't given me a copy of your Hero's stories.

Today in class we read the first part of the story of Theseus. We worked on a map that showed the highlights of his voyage from his home town to Athens and then to Crete.

If you were absent, instead of a map, you must create an illustrated timeline showing 10 of the events that happen to him up to the point where he kills the Minotaur. Make sure you have an even for each of the 3 bandit encounters he had along the way.

Due 4/7

There is no homework assignment due today UNLESS you have not completed your Hero's story. If your hero's story is not turned in, you will be assigned a study club.

Due 4/3

Your Hero's Story is due today. Please type you story if possible and double space it so that it is easier for me to read.

Due 4/1

Happy Spring Break!

There is no homework over Spring Break; however, Hero's stories are due the Thursday after you return (4/4).

Also, use your vacation to get caught up if you have missing work such as the Jason Comic or Golden Mean story.

If you missed Friday's class before break, 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 3/21 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.

(If you were absent Wednesday, you will also need to make up the Phaethon/Bellorophon reading quiz, and add Otus and Ephialtes, Daedalus and Icaras, and "Golden Mean" to your Glossary 2.)

Due 3/19

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. The due date for this will be Thursday, April 3, which is the week after Spring Break.

Due 3/11

There is no homework due on 3/11. Make sure that you are caught up with the following assignments:

Jason Movie Cast
Jason Notes and Paragraph
Jason Comic Strip
Hades Project

Due 3/6 "Jason" Movie Cast

Your task is to create cast for a new movie version of "Jason and the Argonauts". You need to create three columns on your paper. In the first, you must list a MINIMUM of 10 characters from the story of "Jason". In the second column, write the name of the actor/actress/celebrity who you think would do well in that role. In the third column, provide me with a few sentences explaining why that person would do a good job as that character.

Due 3/4

There is no official homeword assignment due on Tuesday. However, most people will be working on completing their Jason Comic strip over the weekend and using a late pass to turn in in.

On Friday, we watched the first part of the classic 1963 movie version of Jason and the Argonauts. There is an assignment based on this, but most likely, you can complete it by watching the second half of the movie.

Due 2/29

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 2/21

Unit 1 Test today. If you'd like to practice the jeopardy questions from today, click here. (You'll have to look up the answers. They're not included.)

Also, remember to bring your complete Glossary 1 (Parts 1, 2, and 3).

If you were absent during the temple lecture, you can click here for a powerpoint.

You are responsible for knowing the following temple terms: entablature, pediment, metope, triglyph, fluting, stylobate, stereobate, capital, doric capital, ionic capital, corinthian capital.

Due 2/19 Crossword Puzzle

Today we learned the story of Europa and Zeus. We also talked about upcoming due dates:

Feb 21: Unit 1 Test
Feb 25: Hades Project Due

You also have the Crossword Puzzle Assignment due on 2/19.

Due 2/14 Newspaper Article

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 2/12 Nothing (Kind of...)

This Friday 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.

Due 2/8 Glossary 1, Part 3

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 2/6 Presentations

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.

Glossary 1, Part 2 Assignment due 2/4

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 Mythology Assignment!

Thank you for checking online for your Mythology assignment. If you print off this post and bring it to class, you will receive an extra 5 Sheep!

For Thursday, 1/31, you are completing some reading in your book then doing a glossary entry for the following gods/goddesses.

Big Book page numbers: 25-37
Little Book page numbers: 27-36

Glossary Entry for: Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, Hades, Athena, Apollo, Artemis, Aphrodite, Hermes, Ares, Hephaestus, Hestia

A glossary entry should have the Greek name of the god/goddess, their Roman name, what they do, what they're in charge of, why they're important, and information about their special tree or animal, if applicable.

Completion of this assignment will earn you 10 Sheep.

Due 1/18

In the House of Thebes chapter, read the sections on "Antigone" and "The Seven against Thebes"

Due Monday 1/14

Final Copy of Expository Paper. Make sure you remember to have it done, or else you will be attending a study club on Tuesday.

The following explanation will explain the guidelines of the paper if you need a reminder.

Due 1/8 Advertisement Assignment

You are creating an advertisement for a product that could be used by a mythological character. Your advertisement must include:

 Name of product
 Picture of product
 Explanation of what product does
 Catchy slogan (the cheesier the better)
 Endorsement from a “mythological” spokes-person
 Your product should be UNIQUE. I don’t want an entire class doing ‘superwax’ for poor Icarus.
 Likewise, your produce must be school appropriate. (Designing something for Zeus should be avoided—trust me.)

Due 1/5

Body Paragraph 3