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Mitchell -World Mythology (Section Thur 3)

Instructor
Ms. Carrie Mitchell
Department
Language Arts
Terms
2019-2020 School Year


Assignment Calendar

Course Description

 

Class Title:

World Mythology

Code:

MLA331

Text:

Various Resources

Rating:

3

Prerequisite:

7th grade reading and writing level

Grade:

7­-8

Fees:

None

Max:

15

Can be repeated? No
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 Thurs/Fri, Oct 10/11, 2019

 
What are Folktales? Slide Show - take notes!
 
Sample and Questions: Ananse & Baboon
 
Your Turn!  Read your assigned folktale below, and answer the questions that follow on your own paper to turn in.

Homework Due Thursday/Friday, Oct. 3/4, 2019

On your world map, please find and neatly color areas of Maya mythology and write three things that you think are important to know about Maya mythology.
 
Then, find the area in Africa for the Yoruba tribe whose mythology we will study next and color that neatly. 
 
Create a key to show which colors represent which mythologies. We will be adding on to this map all year, so make sure you have enough room in your legend for 6-7 total mythologies.
 

Homework Due Thursday/Friday, September 12/13, 2019

Due Thursday/Friday, September 12/13, 2019
Please read through these pages and attempt to re-create your name (first only, unless you really want a challenge, and if so, do your last name as well!) in the Mayan Writing system. Do this on a piece of unlined paper and color it to make it stand out.
 
As you go, take time to ask yourself questions to ensure your understanding of the major concepts presented such as what a glyph is. 

Homework Due Thursday/Friday, Sept. 5/6, 2019

1. Finish your Kaskia Myth, if necessary.  
    Here is that assignment: Create a myth that either entertains, instructs, explains or                             expresses hopes/fears. Use this template (click on it and then select File>Make a Copy             and then you can name it with your name and the assignment) or handwrite it.  Include             an illustration if desired!

Agenda for Thursday/Friday, Aug. 29/30, 2019

 
Durga & Mahishasura, a Myth from India
What is Mythology? Intro Slide Show
Welcome to Kaskia!
    Select a city/region
    Brainstorm about its culture, economy, beliefs, politics, etc.
    Create a myth that either entertains, instructs, explains or expresses hopes/fears
        Use this template (click on it and then select File>Make a Copy and then you can name it with your name and the assignment) or handwrite it.  Include an illustration if desired!

Welcome!

It's exciting to start a new academic year in an amazing new building! 
 
I will post class agendas and homework assignments here each week.
 
The same information can be found here: Carrie Mitchell's APEX Website
 
Looking forward to a great year!
 
Carrie Mitchell