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.
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Due 11/17
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)
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)
Friday, October 29, 2010
Due Tuesday, 11/2
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.
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.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Due 10/29
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.
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.
Monday, October 25, 2010
Due 10/27
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
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
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Due Thursday, October 14th!
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
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
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Due 10/11
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
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
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Due 9/30
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.
3.
If you were absent today in class, you will need to complete the Diary Assignment.
Friday, September 24, 2010
Due 9/28
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.
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.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Due Friday, 9/24
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.
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.
Monday, September 20, 2010
Due 9/22
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.
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.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Due Monday, 9/20
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 Monday is to complete Glossary 1 part 3. Page numbers are
BB: 85-94
LB: 70-77
The terms are:
Prometheus, Epimetheus, Pandora, Chiron
Your homework for Monday is to complete Glossary 1 part 3. Page numbers are
BB: 85-94
LB: 70-77
The terms are:
Prometheus, Epimetheus, Pandora, Chiron
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Due 9/16
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.
Friday, September 10, 2010
Due Tuesday 9/14 (A) ; Wednesday 9/15 (B)
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.
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.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Due Friday, September 10th!
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.
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.
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Due June 1st
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?
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?
Monday, May 17, 2010
Due Wednesday, May 19th
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
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
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Due Thursday, May 13
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.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Unit 2 Test Monday, April 26th
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 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
Monday, April 5, 2010
Make-up Work Info
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?
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?
Friday, April 2, 2010
Due Monday, April 5th
Hero Stories are due today. There is a polis in effect if all polis memebers have their stories completed on time.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Due Thursday, April 1
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.
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.
Friday, March 19, 2010
Due Tuesday, March 30th
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.
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.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Due 3/19
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.
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.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Due Monday, 3/15--Comparision Paragraph
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.
Friday, March 5, 2010
Due March 8th--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.
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.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Due 3/4
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.
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.
Friday, February 26, 2010
Due 3/2
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
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
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Due 2/26 Unit 1 Test
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.
3.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Due 2/24 Crossword Puzzle! 5 Land!
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.
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.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Due 2/22
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.
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.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Hades Project Information
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.
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.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Due 2/16
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
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
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Due 2/11
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.
Friday, February 5, 2010
Due Tuesday, February 9
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.
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.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Due Friday, Feb 5 Your first SHEEP!
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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.
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.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Due Monday, 1/25
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?
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?
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
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