MYTHOLOGY DAILY AGENDA AND HOMEWORK
Tues., Jan. 14, 2020
Mon., Jan. 13, 2020
Final Exam Creative Response Project
NOTE: You will need to hand in a hard copy of any script you create.
Thurs., Jan. 9, 2020
Final Exam Creative Response Project
Wed., Jan. 8, 2020
Final Exam Creative Response Project
Tues., Jan. 7, 2020
Final Exam Creative Response Project
Mon., Jan. 6, 2020
Final Exam Creative Response Project - read through options
Timeline of Due Dates:
Fri., Dec. 20, 2019
Escape Room - Escape from the Underworld! Work together as a team to solve the four puzzles.
Have a fun and relaxing break!!
Thurs., Dec. 19, 2019
One last rehearsal for Love/Adventure story
Perform in class - turn in script.
Wed., Dec. 18, 2019
Tues., Dec. 17, 2019
Stories of Love and Adventure
Edith Hamilton’s Mythology
Mon., Dec. 16, 2019
Fri., Dec. 13, 2019
Discuss Parts IV, V, and VI - watch final excerpt of The Odyssey.
Thurs., Dec. 12, 2019
Discuss Part III. Finish reading Parts IV, V, VI - answer questions.
Wed., Dec. 11, 2019
Watch quick film excerpt. Read Part III and answer questions.
Tues, Dec. 10, 2019
Read Ch. 15 of Hamilton's Mythology P. 291-319
List ten differences between Hamilton's and text translation.
Mon., Dec. 9, 2019
Continue movie excerpt leading to Part III.
Fri., Dec. 6, 2019
Discuss Part II.
Continue movie excerpts.
Wed. & Thurs., Dec. 4 & 5, 2019
Finish and answer questions for Parts I and II of The Odyssey and watch a excerpt from the movie.
Tues., Dec. 3, 2019
Continue Homer's The Odyssey
Mon., Dec. 2, 2019
Tues., Nov. 26, 2019
Mon., Nov. 25, 2019
Fri., Nov. 22, 2019
Opening Ceremony in the PAC
Thurs., Nov. 21 2019
Wed., Nov. 20, 2019
Mon., Nov. 18, 2019
Thurs., Nov. 14, 2019
Present article.
Read "Zeus Kills Everyone" P. 154-174
Wed., Nov. 13, 2019
Finish and present: Poseidon vs. Athena article - news story or editorial.
Tues., Nov. 12, 2019
Poseidon vs. Athena article - news story or editorial.
Mon., Nov. 11, 2019
"Poseidon Gets Salty" p. 133-153. Complete questions.
Fri., Nov. 8, 2019
Thurs., Nov. 7, 2019
Wed., Nov. 6, 2019
Mon., Nov. 4, 2019
Present the last of the Ofrendas.
Read "Hera Gets a Little Cuckoo" p. 95-113. Complete questions.
D'Aulaires' "Hera"
Fri., Nov. 1, 2019
Present Dia de Los Muertos Ofrendas. Printed, MLA format document handed in at the start of class.
Thurs., Oct. 31, 2019
Wed., Oct. 30, 2019
Work on Ofrenda for you god/goddess
Set up anytime
Due: Friday, Nov. 1
Tues., Oct. 29, 2019
Work on Ofrenda for you god/goddess
Due: Friday, Nov. 1
Mon., Oct. 28, 2019
Thurs., Oct. 24, 2019
Wed., Oct. 23, 2019
Tues., Oct. 22, 2019
Mon., Oct. 21, 2019
Feedback on Socratic Seminar
Fri., Oct. 18, 2019
Prometheus Socratic Seminar
Thurs., Oct. 17, 2019
Reader's Theatre:
Prometheus the Firebringer
Wed., Oct. 16, 2019
Finish five trading cards
Pronunciation Guide
Clip - Gods of Olympus
Read: Prometheus
Tues., Oct. 15, 2019
Number Trading Cards Review Trading Cards: Complete Quiz.
Titans:
14. Demeter:
15. Hera:
16. Hades:
17. Poseidon:
19. Zeus:
Add cards for: 19. Klymene
20. Atlas
21. Prometheus
22. Leto
23. Helios and Selene
Fri., Oct. 11, 2019
Continue working on Trading Cards. Use the criteria below for instructions. Plan on a quiz next Monday on the Trading Cards.
Thurs., Oct. 10, 2019
God/Goddesses Trading Cards: Using card stock provided, make a card for:
On each card include the following:
Wed., Oct. 9, 2019
Finish up reading/completing character list. Review results. Gods/Goddesses trading cards.
Tues., Oct. 8, 2019
Read "The Golden Age of Cannibalism" p. 13-31. Fill in blanks on character/location sheet.
Mon., Oct. 7, 2019
Continue Archetype presentations.
Fri., Oct. 4, 2019
Continue Archetype presentations.
Thurs., Oct. 3, 2019
Archetypes project presentations begin.
Wed., Oct. 2, 2109
Tues., Oct. 1, 2019
Mon., Sept. 30, 2019
Archetypes in mythology.
Fri., Sept. 27, 2019
Thurs., Sept. 26, 2019
Original Creation Myth - due Friday. MLA format, two pages, typed, double-spaced, etc. Follow criteria on rubric.
Consider:
Tues., Sept. 24, 2019
Monday, Sept. 23, 2019
Creation Myth Partner Projects Begin Today - slides and typed document are due.
Friday, Sept. 20, 2019
Thurs., Sept. 19, 2019
Wed., Sept. 18, 2019
Tues., Sept. 17, 2019
Mon., Sept. 16, 2019
Fri., Sept. 13, 2109
Students watched four mini Crash Course clips on Creation Myths - students were to note common elements and contrasts to other creation myth stories.
Thurs., Sept. 12, 2019
Wed. Sept. 11, 2019
Journal Topic #4. Feedback Norse Myth.
Tues., Sept. 10, 2019
Monday, Sept. 9, 2019
Journal Topic #3. Muse quiz returned - students may retake the quiz for an improved score - retakes must be done by this Thursday, Sept. 12. Continue Edith Hamilton's Mythology "How the World and Mankind Were Created"- elements.
Friday, Sept. 6, 2019
Muse quiz TODAY!. Rirodan's Greek Myth - elements. Mythology - Edith Hamilton - elements. Norse Myth - take notes/notice similarities and differences to Greek creation myth.
Thurs., Sept. 5, 2019
Reminder: Muse Quiz on Friday. Journal Topic #2. Hand out - Myth Identification List [keep this all semester]. Continue Creation Myths - Riordan's "The Beginning and Stuff" -
Wed., Sept. 4, 2019
Finish sharing last of Muse Projects. Quiz on Friday. Creation Myths - many, many stories to share! Hand outs - Timeline, Common Themes, Cosmic Egg. [keep this all semester].
Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019
Share Muse projects - take pictures. Quiz on Friday. Creation Myths - many, many stories to share!
Thursday, August 29, 2019
Share Topic #1 Muses. Homer's Invocation to the Muse. "To the Muses" by William Blake. Ode to Muse Project.
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
We played an activity called You Whaaatt? CN - Topic #1 - Who/what are your muses?
Tuesday, August 27, 2019
In-class essay - This I Believe. MLA format - 500 words. Shared with [email protected]
Monday, August 26, 2019
Welcome back! Students received the class syllabus along with a number of other course requirements and are reminded to be aware of due dates and other deadlines. Students also completed a mini-scavenger hunt looking for the match to their myth character and its story of origin. I have asked that all students have a composition notebook for class. I have some available for 50 cents. Tomorrow we begin with our in-class "This I Believe" essay.
- Last in-class day to:
- Type scripts
- Rehearse
- Record and edit podcasts
- Work on paintings/drawings
- DUE TODAY: TYPED, PRINTED, MLA Rationale [20% of exam grade]
- DUE FRIDAY: Final Presentation [80% of exam grade]
- NOTE: You will need to hand in a hard copy of any script you create.
Mon., Jan. 13, 2020
- Take time to:
- Type scripts
- Rehearse
- Record and edit podcasts
- Work on paintings/drawings
- DUE TOMORROW: TYPED, PRINTED, MLA Rationale [20% of exam grade]
- DUE FRIDAY: Final Presentation [80% of exam grade]
- NOTE: You will need to hand in a hard copy of any script you create.
Final Exam Creative Response Project
- Edit/re-submit Rubric
- Take time to:
- Type scripts
- Rehearse
- Record and edit podcasts
- Tues., Jan. 14: Rationale [20% of exam grade]
NOTE: You will need to hand in a hard copy of any script you create.
Thurs., Jan. 9, 2020
Final Exam Creative Response Project
- DUE TODAY: Project rubric
- Tues., Jan. 14: Rationale [20% of exam grade]
- Fri., Jan. 17: Final Presentation [80% of exam grade]
Wed., Jan. 8, 2020
Final Exam Creative Response Project
- DUE TODAY: Project Planning Sheet
- DUE TOMORROW: Project rubric
- Tues., Jan. 14: Rationale [20% of exam grade]
- Fri., Jan. 17: Final Presentation [80% of exam grade]
Tues., Jan. 7, 2020
Final Exam Creative Response Project
- DUE TODAY: Project Choice
- DUE TOMORROW: Project Planning Sheet
- DUE THURSDAY: Project Rubric
- Tues., Jan. 14: Rationale [20% of exam grade]
- Fri., Jan. 17: Final Presentation [80% of exam grade]
Mon., Jan. 6, 2020
Final Exam Creative Response Project - read through options
Timeline of Due Dates:
- Submit Project Choice: Tues., Jan. 7, 2020
- Submit Project Planning Sheet: Wed., Jan. 8, 2020
- Submit Project Rubric: Thurs., Jan. 9, 2020
- Submit Rationale [20% of exam grade]: Tues., Jan. 14, 2020
- Submit Final Presentation [80% of exam grade]: Fri., Jan. 17
Fri., Dec. 20, 2019
Escape Room - Escape from the Underworld! Work together as a team to solve the four puzzles.
Have a fun and relaxing break!!
Thurs., Dec. 19, 2019
One last rehearsal for Love/Adventure story
Perform in class - turn in script.
Wed., Dec. 18, 2019
- Continue work on your Stories of Love and Adventure
- Rehearse script
- Use any costumes/props
- Perform TOMORROW
Tues., Dec. 17, 2019
Stories of Love and Adventure
Edith Hamilton’s Mythology
- Small group chooses story
- Small group reads story together
- Small group researches story - look for variations and interpretations.
- Determine how you will stage/retell/perform the story to the class.
- Type up script/narration,share with me. Use MLA format
- Rehearse this week. I will watch one group at a time in rehearsal.
- Bring in any costumes/accessories.
- Perform in class on Thursday
- Cupid and Psyche p. 121
- Pyramus and Thisbe p. 135
- Orpheus and Eurydice p. 138
- Ceyx and Alcyone p. 143
- Baucis and Philemon p. 150
- Endymion p. 154
- Daphne p. 155
- Alpheus and Arethusa p. 157
Mon., Dec. 16, 2019
- Finish last five minutes of The Odyssey
- Complete Hero’s Journey for The Odyssey
- Complete Hero’s Journey for a different story you know well.
- Begin Stories of Love and Adventure
Fri., Dec. 13, 2019
Discuss Parts IV, V, and VI - watch final excerpt of The Odyssey.
Thurs., Dec. 12, 2019
Discuss Part III. Finish reading Parts IV, V, VI - answer questions.
Wed., Dec. 11, 2019
Watch quick film excerpt. Read Part III and answer questions.
Tues, Dec. 10, 2019
Read Ch. 15 of Hamilton's Mythology P. 291-319
List ten differences between Hamilton's and text translation.
Mon., Dec. 9, 2019
Continue movie excerpt leading to Part III.
Fri., Dec. 6, 2019
Discuss Part II.
Continue movie excerpts.
Wed. & Thurs., Dec. 4 & 5, 2019
Finish and answer questions for Parts I and II of The Odyssey and watch a excerpt from the movie.
Tues., Dec. 3, 2019
Continue Homer's The Odyssey
Mon., Dec. 2, 2019
- The Hero’s Journey
- Joseph Campbell
- Theories
- Road Maps
- Homer’s The Odyssey
Tues., Nov. 26, 2019
- Point tally after Day 2
- Competition Day 3!
- Arm Wrestling
- Medal awards
- Olympic Games feedback
Mon., Nov. 25, 2019
- Finish Olympic Games
- Point tally after Day 1
- Competition Day 2!
- Capture the Flag
- Bowling
- Arm Wrestling
- Medal awards
Fri., Nov. 22, 2019
Opening Ceremony in the PAC
- Each city/state will present its flag and share facts about city/state.
- Locations: PAC, cafeteria, athletic lobby, weight room, indoor track
Thurs., Nov. 21 2019
- Did you finish your team flag? Finalize scoring?
- Determine who from each team will do what event.
- Friday: Opening Ceremony
- Each city/state will present its flag and share facts about city/state.
- Locations: PAC, cafeteria, athletic lobby, weight room, indoor track
Wed., Nov. 20, 2019
- MMXIX Olympic Games
- Work on city/state flag.
- Work on shared document - Research city/state
- Work on Olympic event. Does it “fit” your city/state? Any patron gods involved?
- Be sure location you want for your event is available.
- MMXIX Olympic Games
- Work on shared document
- Research city/state
- Work on Olympic event. Does it “fit” your city/state? Any patron gods involved?
- Be sure location you want for your event is available.
Mon., Nov. 18, 2019
- Discuss “Zeus Kills Everyone”
- Five Ages of Man
- MMXIX Olympic Games
- 3 to 5 people per team - games on Friday
Thurs., Nov. 14, 2019
Present article.
Read "Zeus Kills Everyone" P. 154-174
Wed., Nov. 13, 2019
Finish and present: Poseidon vs. Athena article - news story or editorial.
Tues., Nov. 12, 2019
Poseidon vs. Athena article - news story or editorial.
Mon., Nov. 11, 2019
"Poseidon Gets Salty" p. 133-153. Complete questions.
Fri., Nov. 8, 2019
- Feedback on History Channel’s Hades
- Reader’s Theatre
- “The Life [and Deaths] of Sisyphus”
- Class discussion: Hades/Sisyphus/Et. al.
Thurs., Nov. 7, 2019
- Did you finish the “Hades does Home Improvement” p. 114-132??
- History Channel’s “Clash of The Gods - Hades”
Wed., Nov. 6, 2019
- “Hades does Home Improvement” p. 114-132. Complete questions.
- Finish up: “Hera Gets a Little Cuckoo” p. 95-113
- D’Aulaires’ “Hera”
- Comparisons and questions
- Add to the names on the Mythological Identification sheet [purple]
Mon., Nov. 4, 2019
Present the last of the Ofrendas.
Read "Hera Gets a Little Cuckoo" p. 95-113. Complete questions.
D'Aulaires' "Hera"
Fri., Nov. 1, 2019
Present Dia de Los Muertos Ofrendas. Printed, MLA format document handed in at the start of class.
Thurs., Oct. 31, 2019
- Last day to work on Dia de Los Muertos Ofrenda
- Presentations begin tomorrow
- Feel free to set up anything today.
- Printed document handed in at start of class. Must be in MLA format.
Wed., Oct. 30, 2019
Work on Ofrenda for you god/goddess
Set up anytime
Due: Friday, Nov. 1
Tues., Oct. 29, 2019
Work on Ofrenda for you god/goddess
Due: Friday, Nov. 1
Mon., Oct. 28, 2019
- Dia de Los Muertos - Day of the Dead
- Greek Day of the Dead: - The Anthesteria of Dionysus
- Due Dates
- God/Goddess chosen: Mon., Oct. 28
- Celebration: Ofrenda Project shared with class: Fri., Nov. 1
- Follow criteria on instruction sheet.
Thurs., Oct. 24, 2019
- D’Aulaires’ “Persephone”
- Reader’s Theatre “The Loves of the Gods”
Wed., Oct. 23, 2019
- Finish “Demeter Turns into Grainzilla” and “Persephone Marries Her Stalker [or Demeter, the Sequel]”
- Short clip: Persephone/Demeter story
- D’Aulaires’ “Persephone”
- Reader’s Theatre “The Loves of the Gods”
Tues., Oct. 22, 2019
- Review questions on Hestia
- “Demeter Turns into Grainzilla” p. 62-70; Questions
- “Persephone Marries Her Stalker [or Demeter, the Sequel]” p. 71-94; Questions
Mon., Oct. 21, 2019
Feedback on Socratic Seminar
- Read photocopied Pandora Story
- Pandora ?s
- Read “Hestia Chooses Bachelor Number Zero” p. 52-61; Questions
Fri., Oct. 18, 2019
Prometheus Socratic Seminar
Thurs., Oct. 17, 2019
Reader's Theatre:
Prometheus the Firebringer
Wed., Oct. 16, 2019
Finish five trading cards
Pronunciation Guide
Clip - Gods of Olympus
Read: Prometheus
Tues., Oct. 15, 2019
- Read: “The Olympians Bash Some Heads” p.32-50
- Answer Questions
- Finish Trading Cards
- Klymene
- Atlas
- Prometheus
- Leto
- Helios and Selene
Number Trading Cards Review Trading Cards: Complete Quiz.
Titans:
- Kronos/Cronus: 7. Theia
- Krios/Kreios: 8. Themis
- Koios/Coeus: 9. Tethys
- Hyperion: 10. Phoebe
- Iapetus: 11. Mnemosyne
- Oceanus: 12. Rhea
14. Demeter:
15. Hera:
16. Hades:
17. Poseidon:
19. Zeus:
Add cards for: 19. Klymene
20. Atlas
21. Prometheus
22. Leto
23. Helios and Selene
Fri., Oct. 11, 2019
Continue working on Trading Cards. Use the criteria below for instructions. Plan on a quiz next Monday on the Trading Cards.
Thurs., Oct. 10, 2019
God/Goddesses Trading Cards: Using card stock provided, make a card for:
- 12 Titans
- First generation of Olympians:
On each card include the following:
- Sketch of the character
- Name of character
- Identify skills
- Anything he/she is known for
- Fun Facts
Wed., Oct. 9, 2019
Finish up reading/completing character list. Review results. Gods/Goddesses trading cards.
Tues., Oct. 8, 2019
Read "The Golden Age of Cannibalism" p. 13-31. Fill in blanks on character/location sheet.
Mon., Oct. 7, 2019
Continue Archetype presentations.
Fri., Oct. 4, 2019
Continue Archetype presentations.
Thurs., Oct. 3, 2019
Archetypes project presentations begin.
Wed., Oct. 2, 2109
- Theatre by the Numbers
- Archetypes project - PRESENT THURS. and FRI.
- Minimum: five slides or a Prezi with five images
- Define/Describe your archetype
- Explain its purpose/objective[s]
- Minimum four examples - at least one from mythology
- Minimal writing - talk to the audience
- Visually interesting
- PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE
Tues., Oct. 1, 2019
- Carl Jung Archetypes
- Jung Archetypes Test
- https://www.psychologistworld.com/tests/jung-archetype-quiz
- Archetype analysis project
- Present Thurs. and Friday
Mon., Sept. 30, 2019
Archetypes in mythology.
Fri., Sept. 27, 2019
- Original Creation Myth - due: TODAY - Typed, MLA format, double spaced, Times New Roman, 12 font
- Share with the class an excerpt from your myth.
Thurs., Sept. 26, 2019
- Original Creation Myth - pair/share read aloud
- Give feedback, suggestions
- Revision: add, delete, substitute, rearrange
- Printed Paper due: Friday - Typed, MLA format, double spaced, Times New Roman, 12 font
- You will share with the class an excerpt from your myth.
Original Creation Myth - due Friday. MLA format, two pages, typed, double-spaced, etc. Follow criteria on rubric.
Consider:
- What existed before creation?
- Who were the first god/gods?
- How did the first god/gods appear?
- How were other gods formed/created?
- How did the gods create man?
- What kinds of challenges did man encounter?
Tues., Sept. 24, 2019
- Writing Topic # 6
- Let’s stretch our creative brains!Brainstorm ideas for your own creation myth. You can make yourself a god(dess) in charge of creating the world, you can create an alternate universe, or you can just mix up some of the elements we’ve discussed into a new bizarre combination!These may be doodles, bullet points, or you can start writing the myth – either way your pencil should be moving on your paper for 5 minutes!
- Finish the Creation Myth Partner Project Presentations
- Do you remember all of the major themes found in creation myths? What are the six common themes?
- Original Creation Myth - brainstorm and draft in notebook
Monday, Sept. 23, 2019
Creation Myth Partner Projects Begin Today - slides and typed document are due.
Friday, Sept. 20, 2019
- Creation Myth Partner Project - Work Day #2
- Continue working on your slides [share both slides by Monday]
- Continue working on your typed document [bring printed copy to class]
- Present on Monday
Thurs., Sept. 19, 2019
- Creation Myth Partner Project
- Brainstorm and draft in notebook
- Use a computer for your slides
- Present on Friday
Wed., Sept. 18, 2019
- Writing Topic #5
- Creation Myth Partner Project
Tues., Sept. 17, 2019
- Hebrew/Christian Story - common elements
- Writing Topic #5
- Cross Reference - Break into groups and list connections [look for several]
- Partner Project
Mon., Sept. 16, 2019
- FYI - Dr. Shane Larson, Songs from the Stellar Graveyard - Probing the Cosmos in Gravitational Waves at the Grand Rapids Public Museum, Thurs. 7:00. https://ciera.northwestern.edu/directory/shane-larson/
- Crash Course videos - commonalities
- Egyptian Creation Myths - elements
- Hebrew/Christian Story - read and annotate; identify common
themes.
Fri., Sept. 13, 2109
Students watched four mini Crash Course clips on Creation Myths - students were to note common elements and contrasts to other creation myth stories.
Thurs., Sept. 12, 2019
- NOTE: TODAY is the last chance to retake the Muse quiz
- Egyptian Creation Myths - take notes/notice similarities/differences to Greek and Norse creation myths.
- Also complete the Egyptian chart. Be prepared to discuss
Wed. Sept. 11, 2019
Journal Topic #4. Feedback Norse Myth.
Tues., Sept. 10, 2019
- Your reaction to Mythology - Edith Hamilton “How the World and Mankind Were Created”
- Note/list common elements/characters [write pg.#]
- Read The Norse Myths by Kevin Crossley Holland - take notes/notice similarities/differences to Greek creation myth. Identify characters.
Monday, Sept. 9, 2019
Journal Topic #3. Muse quiz returned - students may retake the quiz for an improved score - retakes must be done by this Thursday, Sept. 12. Continue Edith Hamilton's Mythology "How the World and Mankind Were Created"- elements.
Friday, Sept. 6, 2019
Muse quiz TODAY!. Rirodan's Greek Myth - elements. Mythology - Edith Hamilton - elements. Norse Myth - take notes/notice similarities and differences to Greek creation myth.
Thurs., Sept. 5, 2019
Reminder: Muse Quiz on Friday. Journal Topic #2. Hand out - Myth Identification List [keep this all semester]. Continue Creation Myths - Riordan's "The Beginning and Stuff" -
Wed., Sept. 4, 2019
Finish sharing last of Muse Projects. Quiz on Friday. Creation Myths - many, many stories to share! Hand outs - Timeline, Common Themes, Cosmic Egg. [keep this all semester].
Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019
Share Muse projects - take pictures. Quiz on Friday. Creation Myths - many, many stories to share!
Thursday, August 29, 2019
Share Topic #1 Muses. Homer's Invocation to the Muse. "To the Muses" by William Blake. Ode to Muse Project.
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
We played an activity called You Whaaatt? CN - Topic #1 - Who/what are your muses?
Tuesday, August 27, 2019
In-class essay - This I Believe. MLA format - 500 words. Shared with [email protected]
Monday, August 26, 2019
Welcome back! Students received the class syllabus along with a number of other course requirements and are reminded to be aware of due dates and other deadlines. Students also completed a mini-scavenger hunt looking for the match to their myth character and its story of origin. I have asked that all students have a composition notebook for class. I have some available for 50 cents. Tomorrow we begin with our in-class "This I Believe" essay.