Homework Due Th/Fri, Mar 12/13, 2020
Egyptian Symbol Project - Make sure it's done and ready to present!
For fun/extra credit, make your own Pyramid from Cardboard! This is one of many tutorials
available online, so have at it if you want!
Mitchell -World Mythology (Section Thur 3)
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Course Description
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Class Title: |
World Mythology |
Code: |
MLA331 |
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Text: |
Various Resources |
Rating: |
3 |
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Prerequisite: |
7th grade reading and writing level |
Grade: |
7-8 |
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Fees: |
None |
Max: |
15 |
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Can be repeated? No |
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Description: Norse, Egyptian, Mayan, American Indian, Asian, and other mythologies will be explored through a variety of readings, projects and presentations. This class will enhance students' language arts skills through the lens of mythology. Successful completion of Myths and Heroes or a class in Greek and Roman Mythology is helpful but not required.
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Agenda for Th/Fri, March 5/6, 2020
The Pyramids: How on Earth...?
Let's make some slides and put it all together!
Due Th/Fri, March 5/6, 2020
Work on your Egyptian Symbol Project, making sure that you have
the symbol and what it means
two sources
five interesting bits of information
five images
answers to the last two questions on the research document
Will will build slides in class!
Agenda for Th/Fri, Feb 27/8, 2020
Homework Article ( Ancient Mythology of the Nile) Kahoot! go to kahoot.com and click on Enter game PIN in upper right corner)
Story Time: The Girl with the Rose-Red Slippers
Work on this: Egyptian Symbol Project
If you finish with this research sheet: then you can draw a neat and creative version of your symbol on the colored paper provided. Choose a color that fits with your symbol's meaning!
Homework Due Th/Fri, Feb 27/28, 2020
Please read this: Ancient Mythology of the Nile and takes notes on important information!
And, finish your research sheet for your Egyptian Symbol! Remember 2 sources, 5 bits of info, 5 pics/images, a reason for choosing it and what you like most about it.
Agenda for Th/Fri, Feb 20/21, 2020
Present Egyptian God/Goddess Info and Coloring Sheet to Class
The Journey of the Dead - Group Reading in Myth Atlas
Agenda for Th/Fri, Feb 13/14, 2020
Quiz over Homework Article on KAHOOT!
Crash Course Video: Egyptian Pantheon Intro
Egyptian Gods & Goddesses Decorating
Homework Due Th/Fri, Feb 20/21, 2020
Please color in and learn a bit more about your selected Egyptian god/goddess. Be prepared to share this in class!
Homework Due Th/Fri, February 13/14, 2020
Please read this article and take notes on its important elements: Intro to Egyptian Mythology
Agenda for Th/Fri, Feb. 6/7, 2020
Dragon Books - Share and Turn In
Research a Dragon Tale from Scholastic book
Where does it take place?
What kind of dragon is it?
What is the story and conflict?
Who might like this story?
And then, create a storyboard by clicking the link below
Homework Due Th/Fri, January 30/31, 2020
Dragon Book for Kids!
You should know your CHARACTERS and SETTING
Work on the CONFLICT and RESOLUTION
Agenda Th/Fri, Jan 23/24, 2020
Dragons!
Let's read a myth from China: The Dragon's Pearl
Create your book
Check Progress on Planning Doc
Characters, Setting, Conflict, Resolution
Work time
Plot Details and Theme
Dragons: Race to the Edge
Agenda Th/Fri, Jan 30/31, 2020
Dragons!
Your Dragon Book: Due next Thursday!
Research/share a Dragon Tale from Scholastic book
Homework Due Th/Fri, Jan 23/24, 2020
Dragon Book for Kids!
You should know your CHARACTERS and SETTING
Work on the CONFLICT and RESOLUTION
Agenda for Th/Fri, Jan 16/17, 2020
Dragons in Mythology
Video: Mythological dragons!
Article: Dragons in Mythology
Book: Dragons: Fearsome Monsters from Myth and Fiction
Assignment: Create a children's book about a hero who conquers or tames or does some-
thing with a dragon. Today- think about SETTING and CHARACTERS.