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Criswell - Myths and Heroes (Section Fri 5)

Course Description

Class Title:

Myths & Heroes

Code:

E330

Text:

Various Resources

Rating:

2

Prerequisite:

None

Grade:

5-6

Fees:

None

Max:

12

Can be repeated? Yes

Description: In this class, students will explore the world of myths, heroes, and legends. They will go on adventures with gods, heroes, and creatures in stories from all over the world. Through fun hands-on activities, interactive projects, and brief written assignments, students will deepen their understanding of references to these stories in modern culture and literature. Students will explore both ancient myths and legends as well as modern mythology in age-appropriate novels.

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Myths and Heroes Homework

Finish at least the first 9 steps of the hero's journey on your storyboard for Odd and the Frost Giants. Here is the login info:
storyboardthat.com
username: FirstNameLastInitial1819
password: Apex1819

Myths and Heroes Homework

Please finish reading Odd and the Frost Giants for homework this week. This will make it easier for us to discuss the steps of the hero's journey and work on our storyboards in class next week.

Myths and Heroes Homework

Read through the end of Ch. 4 in Odd and the Frost Giants. We will use the information in these chapters to continue working on our hero's journey storyboards in class next week.

Myths and Heroes Homework

Reminder - Norse gods poster project is due next week. Be ready to present your poster to the class next week.

Norse Gods Poster

See the attached handout for details about our Norse god poster project, due March 22. Today, students chose their god to research and started reading about the character. We may have some time to work on this in class next week, but this is primarily an at-home homework assignment to be presented to the rest of the class on the due date. Several students asked about using poster board or tri-fold displays; while this is allowed, it is certainly NOT required. They may use large construction paper (from home or from our class) or attach several pieces of copy paper together.
 
Please be sure to check with me first if you decide to change your character from the one you chose in class. I want to make sure everyone researches a different god or goddess.
Norse Mythology book
Students will start a unit on Norse Mythology this semester. We will spend a couple of weeks learning some historical background about Vikings before learning about the gods, goddess, and stories of Norse mythology. We will read and do a variety of projects in-class, with occasional at-home extensions and projects.

Myths and Heroes Homework

Study the Roman names of the Greek gods and goddesses.
 
Also, make sure you have all twelve labors done on your Twelve Labors of Heracles storyboard. Here are the directions:
Login with your username and password:
Username: FirstnameLastinitial1819 (example John Smith would be JohnS1819)
Password: Apex1819
 
Click on the assignment/storyboard for Twelve Labors of Heracles. Have fun and make sure to read the labors in your book first!

Myths and Heroes Homework

Study the Roman names of the Greek gods and goddesses (quiz on 12/21).
 
Also, make sure you have at least the first six labors done on your Twelve Labors of Heracles storyboard. Here are the directions:
Login with your username and password:
Username: FirstnameLastinitial1819 (example John Smith would be JohnS1819)
Password: Apex1819
 
Click on the assignment/storyboard for Twelve Labors of Heracles. Have fun and make sure to read the labors in your book first!

Myths and Heroes Homework

Study the occupations (jobs) of the Olympian gods and their Roman names. You will have a quiz next week on the occupations, and the quiz on Roman names will be in two weeks. Use your trading cards to help you study.

Myths and Heroes Homework

If you did not finish your "Postcard from Odysseus" in class, finish it for homework. Pretend you are Odysseus writing home to your wife and son from the island of the cyclops. Give a few details from the story. You can find a version of it here:
 
Study the occupations (jobs) of the Olympian gods and their Roman names. You will have a quiz in a few weeks, so start studying now! Use your trading cards to help you study.

Myths and Heroes Homework

Study the occupations (jobs) of the Olympian gods and their Roman names. You will have a quiz in a few weeks, so start studying now! Use your trading cards to help you study.

Pandora's Jar
Homework - Finish the Pandora's Jar we started in class. Add all the evils that were release to the lid, and be sure to add "hope" at the bottom. Decorate in a traditional Greek style.
Pandora's box
This week, we are beginning our study of allusions to Greek mythology in the modern world. We will read excerpts of Pandora's Box, Achilles' Heel, The Odyssey, The Twelve Labors of Hercules, and Midas Touch, and students will learn how people use these phrases today.
 
Students will also start preparing for upcoming quizzes on the Greek gods, their occupations, and their Roman names. We will play games in class to practice, but please start studying these at home using your trading cards.

Myths and Heroes Homework

If you did not turn in all 14 Greek god trading cards today, finish them for homework. Also, finish the Medusa craft if you didn't finish it in class and glue it in your notebook.