Monday, October 17, 2016 Day 33 DO NOW—10/17/2016: Complete the puzzle regarding the major gods and goddesses of Classical Mythology. We will review the answers before moving on today. *If you did not take the quiz on Friday, see me today for a pass to take it. HOMEWORK: Reading Workshop Book #2 must be finished by Thursday, November 10th . Read the myth about Arachne and Minerva. Answer the analysis questions using complete sentences.

Extra Credit -Red Ribbon Week writing piece -Due THIS WEDNESDAY AT THE START OF YOUR CLASS PERIOD -Must be a quality piece of writing to earn 2 points

ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS How can I analyze the conventions of mythology? How can I locate textual evidence to support my claims? (TDA)

Today’s Agenda Review Conventions of Classical Mythology Group Reading of “Daedalus & Icarus” Analyze myth as a class Distribute independent myth practice: On your own, read “Arachne and Minerva”. On your own, analyze the myth using the conventions sheet.

REMINDER: Conventions of Classical Mythology Contains gods or goddesses, supernatural beings, or mortals with special powers Describes or explains a phenomenon in nature OR explains a natural event OR examines a specific human behavior OR explains a ritual Social structures evident, meaning gods and goddesses are treated differently, according to a hierarchy Focuses on the battle between good and evil Timeless themes Written in an authoritative tone (intended for the elite)

Background on Daedulus prior to reading “Icarus and Daedulus”

Roles (Volunteers) Needed Daedalus (Renowned Inventor) Icarus (his young son) Minos (King of Crete) Guard (Guard of Minos) Narrator

QUESTIONS WE WILL ANSWER AFTER READING THE MYTH: 1. What special powers do the gods/goddesses or mortals have in your myth? Cite textual evidence from the myth to show that these powers are evident. 2. Describe the function of the myth. What phenomenon does the myth explain? Or what natural event occurs in the myth? Or how does it examine a specific human behavior (i.e. how is it instructional)? (answer one question in letter a ONLY) Cite textual evidence from the myth that demonstrates its purpose 3. How are social structures evident in the myth? In other words, how are gods/goddesses and mortals treated differently? 4. Summarize the myth using at least 4 complete sentences. Use at least 2 mythology vocabulary words from the reading (yellow book). Circle these words.

Conventions of Classical Mythology What special powers do the gods/goddesses or mortals have in your myth? Cite textual evidence from the myth to show that these powers are evident. Daedalus created inventions that ranked among those created by the gods, so these can be considered his special powers. For example, the myth states, “In his day he had made many marvelous inventions—works that even rivaled the works of the gods—but at Crete his magnum opus had been realized” (“Daedalus and Icarus”). This proves Daedulus had special powers to create wonderful inventions.

Conventions of Classical Mythology 2. Describe the function of the myth. What phenomenon does the myth explain? Or what natural event occurs in the myth? Or how does it examine a specific human behavior (i.e. how is it instructional)? (answer one question in letter a ONLY) Cite textual evidence from the myth that demonstrates its purpose. This myth comments on the importance of listening to those who are more experienced than you. Daedalus explains to his son (Icarus) that he must be careful when flying to not damage his wings by flying too low or flying too high. Icarus does not follow his father’s advice and plunges into the sea. At one point, Daedulus, says, “No! I am an adult, and you are just a boy. Don’t rush ahead foolishly before thinking. What I have just done was a calculated flight! There are things I must tell you first” (“Daedalus and Icarus”). Daedulus is trying to warn Icarus about his poor behavior and his overconfidence, and how this will lead to his downfall. The myth is trying to instruct readers that a person might fail if they do not listen to the advice of their parents or those trying to guide them.

Conventions of Classical Mythology 3. How are social structures evident in the myth? In other words, how are gods/goddesses and mortals treated differently? Social structures are obvious in the myth with people like King Minos controlling the sea and what ships come and leave Crete. This shows King Minos must be powerful, and therefore he is considered important in society. On the other hand, Daedalus and his son Icarus can never see Greece, and they must find a creative way to leave the island. This shows they are both unimportant members in society who are controlled by others.

Conventions of Classical Mythology 4. Summarize the myth using at least 4 complete sentences. Use at least 2 mythology vocabulary words from the reading (yellow book). Circle these words. King Minos, who reigns over Crete, traps Daedalus and Icarus on the island. Daedalus is aware of King Minos’s secret labyrinth and his beastly son. The father and son (Daedalus and Icarus) must find a creative way to escape the island and travel to Greece. They go to work gathering feathers in order to forge their own wings. Icarus does not follow his father’s (Daedalus’s) advice and flies too high to the sun, ultimately plummeting to his death.

ICARUS AND DAEDULS RETOLD https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPt9X7lcCA0 (STOP AT 4:17)

Homework HOMEWORK: Finish reading workshop book #2 by Thursday, November 11th. Read the myth “Arachne and Minerva”. Answer the analysis questions using complete sentences. FOR THE LAST PART, THE VOCAB WORDS BEING REFERRED TO ARE THE ONES THAT I GAVE TO YOU ON FRIDAY. For your in-text citation, use the following: (“Arachne and Minerva”).