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Mythology
We will begin our study with Edith Hamilton's Mythology; this academic text provides an overview of the Greek and Norse myths that have provided inspiration for many artists and authors throughout time. Our focus will be on building a working knowledge of the characters, stories and themes that students will then find referenced in texts that they read and view for the rest of their lives. We will supplement our book readings with some internet research to familiarize ourselves with some non-western mythologies as well.
Assignments & Activities from 2006 Graphic Organizer Assignment: Make a graphic study aid (on large paper(s) or on index cards) of the fifteen names listed under the Olympian heading of the Mythology Study Guide (due Monday 9/11) Creating Your Own Myth Compare/Contrast World Myths Online Activity and subsequent Essay Movie Poster (extra credit)
Mythology Test Study Overview: Take notes/revise handouts to prepare for ALLUSIONS sections of exam. You should refer heavily to the study guide passed out at the start of the unit. You should have the Olympians (both in Greek and Roman names) nearly memorized. The test may contain any combination of the following: matching, fill-in-the-blank, multiple choice, short answer (2-4 sentences), or long answer (1-2 paragraphs) Think about the themes/patterns/ideas you've noticed in multiple myths to prepare for the HIGH-LEVEL ESSAY/DISCUSSION section of the exam. You will write one 45 minute essay and have one group discussion. The essay will give you a question and you'll have to answer the question by comparing several myths for support. The discussion will be based on a poem or short story and you'll have to explain how understanding mythology helps you better understand the text. A smart person might try to brainstorm a list of likely questions to be asked. Read through the comments you got on past quizzes and short-answer questions. Where did you go wrong when answering questions? What could you do better when answering questions? For EC , write a brief (1 paragraph) explanation of what kinds of mistakes you've made in the past and how you will improve the next time you have to answer questions . |
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