Literature: Wednesday, October 10, 2018 Handouts: * Cornell Notes #12: Mythology Homework: * Study for Lit Test #2: Terms in Literature. Test is Tuesday. Study Cornell Notes # 7A, Terms “ “ # 7B, Terms continued “ “ #8 , Power Verbs Know how to apply terms to short stories we read in Intro to Lit Click “Resources” web page on Mrs. D’s website for story links Assignments Due: On notebook paper, the following . . . 1) PDF p. 250, #2 – 5 (#4 & #5 each require 4 sentences) 2) Post-read handout, p. 251: Practice 1—find three hyperboles Practice 2—find five idioms

Explain what is meant by the term “fate.” Today’s Goal: Learn about myths by reading and analyzing “Medusa’s Head” (PDF pp. 350 – 359; pp 360 – 363 is a fun bonus.) Outcomes: State two key purposes of myths that make them distinct from other types of folk lore. Explain what is meant by the term “fate.” Describe what an “oracle” is in mythology. List five characteristics of heroes in mythology. Analyze the myth, “Medusa’s Head,” to find examples of the characteristics of mythological heroes.

Starter #1: What is the purpose of myths? Myths explain the world around us. But that’s not all they do. . . . Myths also portray the relationship between people and “the gods.” The gods are actively involved in the lives of human beings, and if one person emerges as a hero, you can bet it’s because he has a god or goddess working on his behalf.   I love this quote, because it is SO true: “In the world of myth, heroes do things we wish we could do . . . and things we are glad we don’t have to do!” Today in our Folk Lore Unit, we are going to embark on an adventure as we read a myth titled, “Medusa’s Head.” You will enjoy this story even more if we can first add just a few items to your Literature “tool box.”

Starter #2: Cornell Notes on “Terms in Mythology” 1. What is “fate”? 2, What is an “oracle”? 3. What are the characteristics of mythological heroes? Open your Chromebook to our website and let’s read about mythology. 1. A power that decides one’s future—you cannot change it. 2. One who foretells the future, usually a priest or priestess. (When we say “priest,” we don’t mean a Catholic priest. “Priest” can apply to any religious leader.) 3. The following are characteristics: Often helped by “the gods” Sometimes they themselves are gods They have magical powers/abilities They face overwhelming difficulties Ultimately, they often save their whole society from ruin or destruction

Starter #2: Open your Chromebook to Lit, Oct. 10 Go to Mrs. D’s website. Scroll down to Lit, October 10, and click the PDF for “Medusa’s Head.” Let’s begin reading this together. Each person who wishes to read can do one paragraph. Try to envision what we are reading. . . .