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.

Wednesday, September 26 ~ ICE on Block!

EQ: What is a fragment? 

Fragment Practice

Today we prepare for the ICE (In Class Essay)

• Here is the rubric.
• You are welcome to do some brainstorming in your notebook, but please do not pre-write your essay or any full paragraphs. 

Which prompt will you use?

1. Do you believe women were portrayed fairly in Greek mythology? What can you gather about Greek views of women from these stories and characters?
2. Why do you believe Greek myths have lasted so long in our culture? What is it about them that we love, desire or relate to? What does that say about our own 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 do you believe we can gain from studying the Greek myths?
6. How do you see our desires to be a hero enacted in the mythical stories?

HW: Nope! Just be ready to write tomorrow. You may use any of your past journals tomorrow. However, you may not pre-write your essay or have more than a 1/2 page outline.

Bring The Power of One on Monday!

Tuesday, September 25 ~ One Last Perspective on the Myths

EQ: What are the four ways to fix a run-on? Click here to practice..

WORD PARTS

Prefix

• dis - not, apart

• dominus - lord

Suffix

• ice - condition, state, qualityide
• ide - a thing connected with or belonging to

Root

• onym - name

Heads up... In Class Essay on block day. We will go over the prompts tomorrow.


Journal 4: The Hero's Journey

• Activity: What story am I telling?
• Video Clip: What is the Hero's Journey?
• Application: Use this chart to figure out how common hero stories fit the pattern. You will choose a movie or book to work on. Some stories may include The Hunger games, Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Spiderman, Batman, Superman, Divergent, Back to the Future, The Hobbit!!! (basically any good hero story you all know).

Homework: Finish the Hero's Journey chart application. This should be copied or printed and placed in your journal. Bullet points are fine. Remember, that not every single part of the pattern will always apply to every story. Getting most of the steps is fine.

FYI: I will also check Journal 3 (Greeks in Advertising)

Monday, September 24 ~ Run-Ons! Break the bad habit!

Word Parts QUIZ in 5!

EQ: What is a run-on sentence? What are the four ways to fix a run-on? What is a comma splice?

• Join the two clauses with a comma and a coordinating conjunction
• Break the run-on sentence into two separate sentences.
• Join the clauses with a semi-colon and a conjunctive adverb followed by a comma; however,
• Join the clauses with a semi-colon.

Ex: The fog was thick he could not find his way home.

The most common error is something called a comma splice. It looks like this:
The fog was thick, he could not find his way home. 
YOU CANNOT JOIN TWO INDEPENDENT CLAUSES WITH A COMMA. DON'T DO IT!
 
Click here to practice IXL W.4.

TODAY:
Discuss/Finish Allusion Journal #3

FYI:
* ICE on Wed.
* Bring The Power of One on Block

Block Day, September 20 & 21 ~ The Greeks and Advertising

QUIZ has been moved to Monday.

Witmer’ s class:
I’m out sick today. Please be kind to the sub. Follow the assignment on the blog. If you should finish, work on IXL or study word parts. See you Monday.

West's class: We will finish class with our last myth and have our Academy Awards!


EQ: Why do companies/people use allusions to stories in their branding process? 

TODAY  
Journal #3 ~ Allusions to Mythology in Advertising:

*First copy the definition of allusion

ALLUSION: A casual reference in literature to a person, place,  event, or another passage of literature, often without explicit identification. Allusions can originate in mythology, biblical references, historical events, legends, geography, or earlier literary works. Authors often use allusion to establish a tone, create an implied association.

We all know that companies create identity by the power of association. They can use association by name or image. What identity did Honda intend on giving their van by giving the name, Odyssey, to this model?

Continuing J3... Identify the Allusion: Using your knowledge of Greek mythology and some internet research, figure out why your assigned company or product is named or branded as it is.

• In your journal, record the name and a brief description to explain why they chose that name/logo (there are 15). To see all images, click here.

HW: Finish Journal 3

Wenesday, September 19 ~ It's show time

EQ: What lessons can be learned from the Greek myths you are about to watch?

TODAY
 Movie Time
 If time permits, work on IXL or review for tomorrow's word parts QUIZ.

HOMEWORK

• Study for your word parts QUIZ

Tuesday, September 18 ~ Movie Day? Or more time?

WORD PARTS

Prefixes

• corpus - body
• ante - before

Suffixes

• cracy - rule
• ess - female
• et, ette - small one, group

Root

• dem(os) - people

FYI: Word Parts QUIZ on Block


TODAY

• Finish up your movies and post your links below. Tomorrow is viewing day.
• If you're completely finished, work on IXL.
• Please note that links can take time to upload. Please make sure that you begin this process TODAY. You will need to attach either a Youtube link or a sharable link to Google Drive that allows access/permission to anyone with the link. Get'er done!

HOMEWORK

• Witmer: Links due here before class tomorrow.
• West: Links due here before class tomorrow.

Monday, September 17 ~ Finishing Touches on Your Production

EQ: How are we as a society influenced by Greek mythology?

WORD PARTS - Not today! Let's maximize our time and finish up those movies.

FYI: Word Parts QUIZ on Block

West's class: Thank you for being respectful to our sub and school today. If you want to leave class to film today, you will need to write down your partner names and location on the board and get his/her approval. Make sure you are back by the bell and all props are cleaned up before you leave.

Block Day, September 13 & 14 ~ A Myth Retold

EQ: Are you on track to present on Tuesday?

Word Parts

Prefix

• bio - life
• caco - bad

Suffix

• escent - in the process of 
• ese - native of, language of 

 Root

• voc - to call

Wednesday, September 12 ~ A Myth Retold

EQ: What can we learn from Greek mythology?

Prefixes

• circum - around
•  const - stand

Suffixes

• cide - kill
• esis, osis - action, process, condition

Root

• germ - vital part

TODAY:
Today we film around campus. PLEASE note that you are representing my honor. Do NOT make a ruckus, distract folks in classes, act inappropriately, or cause damage to school property or yourselves. Be mindful of your sound and professionalism. I want to do this again for many years to come and I am trusting you to keep this project looking like good, fun learning...not time to mess around. I'm trusting you... Now go make something beautiful!

*Please get this project into a YouTube link format. (It is very tough to airplay or send big files without technical difficulties).

Be ready to present on Tuesday, Sept. 18

Tuesday, September 11 ~ A Myth Retold

EQ: What can we learn from  mythology?

TODAY:

• Roots Quiz

Our next project is called A Myth Retold.
Assignment Description:

• Groups of 2-4
• It is your job to teach the myth, but there is one trick... It must be set in today's world. Use the characters, moral and plot from your myth, but with a modern day flare.
• What is required?
• Presentations must be no more than 8 minutes.
• You and your group members must engage the audience in a way that they will definitely remember the myth you've taught them. 
• Think, how can I make my story entertaining and visual enough to get people to pay attention and remember what I've taught? 
• The use of props is encouraged; however, they must be kept in your backpack while on the bus and while you're in other classes. If I should hear of any complaints, your group will lose points. Don't let your group down!
• Grade: 20 pts. based on creativity (5), clarity (5), detail (5), and individual effort (5). 

Here are some good myths to consider...

• Prometheus and Pandora
• King Midas
• Cupid and Psyche 
• Hades and Persephone 
• Pyramus and Thisbe 
• Echo and Narcissus

Here are some of the best I've seen in the past....

• Prometheus and Pandora (Frank, Bryce, Ty, Reed, Mr. Flemming)
• Echo and Narcissus (Brie, Cara, Rochelle)
• The Trojan Horse (Josh Clymer)
• Stop Motion Midas (Kensie & Hollyn)
• Jason and the Argonauts (Richie & Scott)

HOMEWORK:
Get your creative juices flowing. Be ready tomorrow to share your ideas on how to make your Myth Retold a memorable one.

Monday, September 10 ~ Poster Walk

EQ: Can you name two facts about our Greeks that you didn't know before the poster walk?

REMINDER: Roots Quiz tomorrow!

TODAY:
Journal 2 (cont.) ~ Poster Notes

• Travel around the room and take notes on the Greeks. Important items to include in your notes are:

1. Greek & Roman names
2. Symbol
3. Something unusual the god/goddess/character is known for
4. Word origin

HW: Study for the Roots Quiz #2 tomorrow.

Block Day, Sept. 6 & 7 ~ Finish up those posters

EQ: Why study the Greeks?

Prefix

• bene - well, favorable
• bible - book

Suffix

• ence, ency - action, state of, quality
• er, or - one who, that which

Root

• cred - believe

FYI: Roots Quiz on Tuesday, September 11

TODAY: Posters need to be completed by the end of the period.
You will be graded on:

•  All of the following are included on your poster. (15 points)

1. What is the basic origin and history of this Olympian? Don't forget to include both Greek and Roman names of your god.
2. What is this god or goddess associated with (wine, fertility, war, death, grain, a certain planet, an occupation, etc.)? 
3. What symbols usually attend this god or goddess (eagle, thunderbolt, winged shoes, etc.)? 
4. Explain a favorite story in which this god or goddess chiefly figures.
5. Note at least one reference or allusion one may find in arts and culture (music, painting, ads, etc.). 
6. Search the Scriptures: Find a verse, passage, or story from the Bible that relates to a story from your god or goddess (perhaps the moral is similar; perhaps it is opposite; perhaps the story appears to be a modified reflection of a story in the Bible)
7. Lastly, find at least one modern word (or word root) that is derived from your god or goddess.  Include that word or root and its definition on your poster.

• Effort was put forth so that your poster is a worthwhile teaching tool. (15 points)

Wednesday, September 5 ~ Poster Time

Work on posters.

Tuesday, September 4 ~ It's All Greek to Me!

Prefixes

• aqua - water 
• archaios - ancient 

Suffixes

• cian - processing a specific skill or art
• cy - action, function

Root

• phys - body

Let's preview our next unit: Greek Mythology!

EQ: Why should we study Greek mythology if they are just false idols anyway? What do you already know about Greek gods/myths? Is there anything that especially peaks your interest on this topic? 

Mythology Posters are coming. Here are some of the possible subjects for your group (You may choose a partner). 

Gods

1. Zeus (Jupiter, Jove)
2. Hera (Juno)
3. Poseidon (Neptune)
4. Dionysus (Bacchus)
5. Apollo (Apollo)
6. Artemis (Diana)
7. Hermes (Mercury)
8. Athena (Minerva)
9. Ares (Mars)
10. Aphrodite (Venus)
11. Hephaestus (Vulcan)
12. Demeter (Ceres) 

 Characters

1. Phaethon
2. Medusa
3. Atlas
4. Nike
5. Hydra
6. Python
7. Oracle
8. Amazon

HW: Bring anything you want to use for your poster.


For future reference:

Poster Assignment Description

You will be making a poster of your god or goddess. You will have class time today, tomorrow and part of Block. Posters are due by the end of Block period. Posters will be displayed to teach others.  

• One person needs to get your poster board
• Don't forget to put your names and period on it!
• Everyone needs to bring colored pens and pencils.
• You will need to incorporate text and drawings. 

Poster Requirements 
~ Please record your notes as Journal #2: Poster Prep

• What is the basic origin and history of this Olympian? Don't forget to include both Greek and Roman names of your god.
• What is this god or goddess associated with (wine, fertility, war, death, grain, a certain planet, an occupation, etc.)? 
• What symbols usually attend this god or goddess (eagle, thunderbolt, winged shoes, etc.)? 
• Explain a favorite story in which this god or goddess chiefly figures.
• Note at least one reference or allusion one may find in arts and culture (music, painting, ads, etc.). 
• Search the Scriptures: Find a verse, passage, or story from the Bible that relates to a story from your god or goddess (perhaps the moral is similar; perhaps it is opposite; perhaps the story appears to be a modified reflection of a story in the Bible)
• Lastly, find at least one modern word (or word root) that is derived from your god or goddess.  Include that word or root and its definition on your poster.