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.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
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
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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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