Elements of Myth: Involve gods One central conflict Teach a lesson or explain a principal of life (like nature, creation, etc…)

Section #1: Comprehension 1. Why does Fenris kill the troll? 2. How is Fenris taken by Thor and Loki? 3. Why is Fenris imprisoned by Odin? 4. How does Loki trick Fenris? Section #2: Analysis 5. Based upon your understanding of the myth, how would you describe the Anglo-Saxon gods? Support. 6. What lesson may an Anglo-Saxon learn from the myth? Explain.

Elements of Legend: Set of characters Founded in history Retold; change Variations across cultures (suggest political / social behavior)

King Arthur 5. Sir Gawain Sir Lancelot 6. The Lady of the Lake Directions: Define the following characters: what they did, look like, etc… King Arthur Sir Lancelot Guinevere Merlin 5. Sir Gawain 6. The Lady of the Lake 7. Morgan Le Fay 8. The Fisher King

Unique to Legends & Myth Mutable (Changing) Characters: Same name and basic story Actions, events and settings vary Time period influences use of common characters

King Arthur: Britain’s Hero Defeats Saxons Famous Plot Lines: Excalibur Camelot Round Table “Death” & “Return”

Sir Lancelot: ‘Best’ Knight Famous Plot Lines: Lady of the Lake Guinevere Son: Galahad

Guinevere: Arthur’s Queen Famous Plot Lines: Marriage Lancelot Nun

Merlin: Arthur’s Wizard Famous Plot Lines: Arthur’s Conception Excalibur Temptress Vivien

It is important to have a sense of history and context when reading a legend Assignment: View ‘Camelot’ and take notes There will be an open note quiz on all background information (keep notes!)

Development of story over time (start, changes, facts, fiction, etc…) Take Notes On: Development of story over time (start, changes, facts, fiction, etc…) All versions social and political impact (Chivalric Code, Courtly Love) Chretien de Trois Tintagel

Lesson 2

Section #1: Comprehension Why does Fenris kill the troll? Attacked; kills brother 2. How is Fenris taken by Thor and Loki? Loki (rabbit trick); Thor (hammer) 3. Why is Fenris imprisoned by Odin? Prevent prophecy 4. How does Loki trick Fenris? Con: magic chord

Deceptive; self-serving; powerful Section #2: Analysis 5. Based upon your understanding of the myth, how would you describe the Anglo-Saxon gods? Deceptive; self-serving; powerful 6. What lesson may an Anglo-Saxon learn from the myth? Explain. avoid emotion; don’t trust the gods Intelligence can beat physical strength

Sir Gawain Arthur’s nephew ‘greatest’ knight Famous Plot Lines: His loves The Green Knight

The Lady of the Lake: Magical Spirit (god) Famous Plot Lines: Lancelot’s birth Excalibur Enchanting Merlin

Morgan Le Fay: Arthur’s Step-Sister Powerful magician (fay) Famous Plot Lines: Antagonist Enchants Sir Lancelot Avalon

The Fisher King: The Wounded King Famous Plot Lines: Keeper of the Holy Grail Percival (healer)

Woods The Holy Grail Glastonbury Round Table Galahad Arthur’s Appeal Take Notes On: Woods Round Table Arthur’s Appeal Merlin Sir Thomas Malory Take Notes On: The Holy Grail Glastonbury Galahad Arthur’s death

Lesson 3

Reading Log (Research Process Step #3) 2. Choose a format: 1. Complete 5 items (ques.) for EVERY CH. 2. Choose a format: Handwritten notebook Typed and stapled (example on website) Binder Format

Reading Log Items (Questions) 1. List and define new characters and settings 2. Provide a sentence summary of events 3a. Record and CITE most important quote 3b. Explain why you chose quote 4. Explain how the events connect to theme 5. List and explain a connection to your author’s life

Complete for EVERY chapter Due: Wed. (12/14) Reading Log (Research Process Step #3) Get your book! Begin Process Complete for EVERY chapter Due: Wed. (12/14)

All paraphrased research must be internally cited in a research paper. Paraphrased Research & Citations: All paraphrased research must be internally cited in a research paper. Place the internal citation at the end of the last sentence from that Source that page. Each time you switch pages or sources you must provide an internal citation at the end of the sentence.

HW: ADD INTERNAL CITATIONS Biography Essay: HW: ADD INTERNAL CITATIONS You may handwrite or revise your electronic copy – Due: Mon. (11/14)

Assignment: Complete Lit. Book Outline: The Middle Ages on guided notes View Pgs. 72 – 88 If you do not finish, sign-out book and complete for HW!