Block Day, September 27 & 28 ~ Greeks on ICE

WORD PARTS

Prefix

• di - two
• dia - across, through

Suffix

• fic - making, causing
• ful - full of

Root

• sci, scientia - know

TODAY:
In Class Essay

Here are your prompts:

1. Were women were portrayed fairly in Greek mythology? What can be gathered about Greek views of women from these stories and characters?
2. Why have Greek myths have lasted so long in modern culture? What is it about them that people love, desire or relate to? What does that say about our modern society?
3.  A great deal of the New Testament is written in response to Greek culture. Discuss a significant Christian message that addresses a Greek value.
4. The myths are full of cruelty on the part of the gods. Giving multiple examples, discuss the reasons for the gods’ cruelty. Is it always justified? What does the cruelty of the gods say about the Greeks’ view of themselves and the world?
5. What can be gained from studying the Greek myths?
6. How do human desires to be a hero get enacted in the mythical stories?

You may use your journal and your half page outline.

When you finish writing, take the time to proof read. I bet you'll catch an error or two!
Staple your rubric to the back of your essay.
Take a PSAT booklet.
Prepare yourselves. PSATs are coming soon (October 24)

HOMEWORK
Bring The Power of One on Monday.