March 12. Do now. Today. Vocabulary Quiz. ACTIVITIES Vocab Quiz New vocab words Mr. Dan the man Hardebeck. TURN IN Nothing HOMEWORK None.

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1 March 12 Do now Vocabulary Quiz Today ACTIVITIES Vocab Quiz New vocab words Mr. Dan the man Hardebeck AP English TURN IN Nothing HOMEWORK None

2 Vocabulary Week 26 sullen adjective persistently and silently ill-humored; morose caliber noun quality; the degree of competence or ability (a mathematician of high caliber) discreet adjective cautious; carefully phrased impertinence noun disrespect; unmannerly intrusion or presumption; insolence (adjective: impertinent) recluse noun someone who stays away from society and from the company of others notoriety noun fame; the state, quality, or character of being notorious or widely known nondescript adjective dull; with no special or interesting qualities gait noun pace; walk; a manner of walking, stepping, or running aesthetic adjective having to do with the appreciation of beauty; (Teens often choose their clothes based on their aesthetic principles) timorous adjective timid; fearful; lacking in courage; shy

3 March 13 Do now *Take out How much do you know about Greek Mythology? *Be ready with the Greek Gods graphic organizer. Today ACTIVITIES Finish Scoring Pre-reading quiz. Mythology Notes: Gods and Goddesses Fill in the graphic organizer throughout the lesson. No. I am not collecting your notes. TURN IN Nothing HOMEWORK None

4 Separation from ordinary human experience Gods were part of mythic characters lives, but rarely had contact with the poets or their audiences. (So, a poet would not write about Zeus coming to visit him. People in the audience did not receive messages from Athena.)

5 Destiny and Fate are important Oracles, prophesies, fate all play an important role in mythic stories.

6 A reflection of culture Through myths, cultures often explore and express the way people think about themselves and the world. The myths therefore give us insight into how the ancient Greeks and Romans thought and felt about nature, society, gender, and many other aspects of their culture. Gods and Goddesses All in the Family

7 GREEK MYTHOLOGY Better understanding the roles of the Gods.

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9 Zeus (Roman name Jupiter) King of Olympus. God of the sky. Temper affected the weather and threw thunderbolts when angered or unhappy. Married to Hera but very unfaithful. Symbols: the oak, lightning bolt, eagle, and the bull.

10 Hera (Roman name Juno) Queen of Olympus. Goddess of marriage. Wife and sister of Zeus. Sought revenge each time Zeus was unfaithful. Symbols: the peacock, the cow, and a crown.

11 Poseidon (Roman name Neptune) God of the sea. Second most powerful under his brother, Zeus. Lived in a palace under the sea. Caused earthquakes when he lost his temper. Symbols: the horse, the bull, and the trident.

12 Hades (Roman name Pluto) God of the Underworld. Ruled over the dead. Brother of Zeus and husband to Persephone, Demeter s daughter, whom he stole. Symbols: invisibility helmet, Cerberus, the cypress, two pronged staff.

13 Aphrodite (Roman name Goddess of love and beauty. Protector of sailors. Wife of Hephaestus 2 stories of her birth: 1) Daughter of Zeus and the Titan, Dione. 2) Rose from the sea on a giant shell. Symbols: the myrtle tree and the dove. Venus)

14 God of music and healing, light, Truth. An archer, he hunted with a silver bow. Son of Zeus and the titan, Leto and the twin of Artemis. Symbols: the laurel tree, the crow, and the dolphin. Apollo

15 Ares (Roman name Mars) God of War, carried a bloody spear. Cruel and yet a coward. Son of Zeus and Hera, but his parents did not like him. Symbols: the vulture and the dog.

16 Artemis (Roman name Diana) Goddess of the hunt, the moon, and protector of women in childbirth. Hunted with silver arrows and loved all wild animals. Daughter of Zeus and Leto, twin of Apollo. Symbols: the cypress tree and the deer.

17 Athena (Roman name Minerva) Goddess of wisdom, the city, War Skilled in the art of war, helping heroes such as Odysseus and Hercules. Sprang full grown from the forehead of Zeus and was his favorite child. Trusted by Zeus to carry his thunderbolt. Symbols: the owl and the olive tree.

18 Hephaestus (Roman name Vulcan) God of fire, the forge, and handicrafts. Said to be lame and ugly. Hera cast him out of heaven. Made weapons and armor for the gods but loved peace. Son of Zeus and Hera, married to Aphrodite. Symbols: the anvil and the forge.

19 Hestia (Roman name Vesta) Goddess of the hearth. Gentlest of the Gods, did not play a role in many myths. Sister of Zeus and oldest of the Olympians. Symbol: fire.

20 Hermes (Roman name Mercury) Messenger god, a trickster, and friend of thieves. Herald of the dead led the souls to the Underworld. Invented boxing and gymnastics. Son of Zeus and the constellation Maia. Wore winged shoes, a winged hat, and carried a magic wand.

21 Demeter (Roman name Ceres) Goddess of the harvest. Sister of Zeus. Her daughter, Persephone was taken from her by Hades to live in the Underworld in winter and as result, she would grow no crops. Symbol: wheat.

22 Dionysus (Roman name Bacchus) God of wine which he invented. Festivals are still held today in his honor every spring. Son of Zeus and a mortal named Semele. Symbols: ivy, the snake, and grapes.

23 March 14 * Do now Today ACTIVITIES Mythology Notes: All in the family. Create the graphic organizer throughout the lesson. I am collecting your notes. For this. TURN IN All in the Family Notes HOMEWORK None

24 Murder, Mayhem and Megalomaniacs ALL IN THE FAMILY

25 FOLD YOUR PAPER MAKE 6 SquARES For each slide, I will stop and ask you to draw a cartoon and design a caption that summarizes what I have just said. Your mission is to retell the following story, using pictures and words. Pretend that you are telling this story to someone who has never heard it before. They should be able to figure out the gist from your storyboard. You will need to color this storyboard.

26 In the beginning Uranus was the personification of heaven and sky Gaia was the personification of Earth They were brother and sister. They gave birth to the Titans Cronus and Rhea, Iapetus and Themis, Oceanus, Tethys, Hyperion and Theia, Crius and Mnemosyne, and Coeus and Phoebe. STOP. DRAW IT. CAPTION IT

27 Daddy Dearest Uranus, in his lust for power, did not want to compete with any of his children for power. As soon as his children were born, he shoved them back into Gaia s womb. Talk about feeling full STOP. DRAW IT. CAPTION IT

28 Gaia Holds a Grudge Gaia wasn t the devoted wife and had their son Cronus stand up to him. She crafted an enormous, sharp sickle made of iron One night when Uranus went to lay down with Gaia, Cronus jumped out, grabbed Uranus genitals and castrated him

29 More Creatures FROM THE DROPS OF BLOOD The Furies (who ironically avenge crimes against one s own family) The race of Giants who were born in full armor with spears in their hands The ash tree nymphs who inhabited the forests of Greece

30 As Uranus severed organ bobbed in the ocean, foam formed and from that emerged a fully formed goddess Aphrodite Aphrodite means out of foam

31 The Ever-Growing Family Cronus and Rhea (both brother and sister) gave birth to the Olympians: Apollo, Ares, Artemis, Hades, Hera, Hermes, Hestia, Poseidon, Zeus

32 A Feast Fit for a King Cronus, after being told his son would dethrone him, was so worried about the prophecy that he swallowed each of his children immediately after they were born. Rhea was able to trick him with his son Zeus. Instead of offering Cronus his son to devour, she instead wrapped a stone in a blanket and hid the real child away. STOP. DRAW IT. CAPTION IT

33 Like Father, Like Son OFF TO GRANDMA S - Meanwhile, Zeus, who was being raised in secret, was on his way back to fight against his father. Zeus gave Cronus a poison and he vomited the rest of the Olympians back up,freeing them from his belly. STOP. DRAW IT. CAPTION IT

34 CLASH OF THE TITANS For 10 years, Zeus and some of his brothers and sisters fought to overthrow Cronus. Gaia foretold that the children of Cronus would triumph if joined by their allies in Tartarus (The Cyclopes and the 100-Handed Giants) Zeus traveled down to Tartarus and freed them. STOP. DRAW IT. CAPTION IT

35 OWING BIG BROTHER A DEBT After being reminded that they had just been pulled from the earth s depths, the Cyclopes offered Zeus and his brothers a few gifts and eagerly joined his alliance.

36 GREEKS BEARING GIFTS Zeus - Thunder and Lightning Hades - Helmet of Darkness, a magical hood that makes its wearer invisible Poseidon- STOP. DRAW IT. CAPTION IT a trident, which would become emblematic of the future god of the sea.

37 March 17 Do now *Vocabulary pre-quiz Today ACTIVITIES Vocabulary pre-quiz Mythology Notes: All in the family. Create the graphic organizer throughout the lesson. Writing HSPE explanation Background Jigsaw Explanation and groupings TURN IN All in the Family Notes HOMEWORK None

38 To Hell with the titans After 10 long years of battle, Zeus and his crew defeated the Titans Having crushed Cronus and the Titans, the army of Zeus drove all of their enemies down to the lowers depths of Tartarus. Atlas, the only Titan who did not get sent to Tartarus, was given a special burden to carry

39 ATLAS was ordered to lift up the sky and bear the weight of the heavens on his head and shoulders

40 Mythology Background--Jigsaw 1. The Greeks made the gods in their own image (4-18)

41 Mythology background Jigsaw You are the expert in your area. You will be teaching the class. Prepare accordingly. On large paper: Illustrate the main ideas. Accompany your illustrations with text bullet points or captions. Can have more text than illustrations depending on the skills of your group. Wisely work together. EVERYONE should read the entire section. Decide what the main ideas are and how you will illustrate and explain them. Who will draw? Who will write the captions, bullet points, etc.? Who is going to speak.

42 March 18 Do now Nothing Today ACTIVITIES Writing HSPE explanation Background Jigsaw Explanation and groupings TURN IN All in the Family Notes, if you did not yesterday. Work on the Mythology background posters. HOMEWORK None

43 March Do now Vocabulary Quiz Today ACTIVITIES Vocabulary Quiz New Words on my website Work on the Mythology background posters. TURN IN Nothing HOMEWORK Read Promethues and Io (pg 95-99) and Pyramus and Thisbe ( ) by Monday. With study questions.

44 March 21 ACTIVITIES Mythology background Presentations. TURN IN Nothing HOMEWORK Vocabulary Words are on my website. Read Promethues and Io (pg 95-99) and Pyramus and Thisbe ( ) by Monday. With study questions. Pygmalion and Galatea for Tuesday ( ): Quiz