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
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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

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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...
Here are some of the best I've seen in the past....
HOMEWORK:
Get your creative juices flowing. Be ready tomorrow to share your ideas on how to make your Myth Retold a memorable one.
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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.

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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)
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Wednesday, September 5 ~ Poster Time

Work on posters.
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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.
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