MYTHOLOGY: ORIGINS & TRANSGRESSIONS October 8-9

Do Now – 5 Min Write 5 sentences describing the following scene:

Semi Colon Rule Rule 1. A semicolon can replace a period if the writer wishes to narrow the gap between two closely linked sentences. Examples: Call me tomorrow; you can give me an answer then. We have paid our dues; we expect all the privileges listed in the contract.

Revise Your Sentences – 5 Min Re-write your sentences using the semi colon to connect 4 of your sentences. Examples: Call me tomorrow; you can give me an answer then. We have paid our dues; we expect all the privileges listed in the contract.

Grammar Open Grammar Books to Page 496 Complete the Exercise 1-5 Write both the word before, and after the semi colon

ROOTS – DUC, DUCT

Roots Duc, Duct Definition: To Lead/Leading To Examples: Conduct – to lead musicians Educate – to lead to knowledge Deduction – leading to a subtraction of an amount

Lets Practice 1. Failure to follow all classroom regulations can lead to a ________ in one’s daily grade. 2. We should always try to _________ ourselves about other cultures. 3. The band waited patiently for the ___________ to arrive. 4. Grades reflect the time, effort, and results we _____duce.

Let’s Reflect – 3 Min Define the Roots OB – Extra- Intro- Sens/Sent - Duc/Duct -

NOTES: MYTHOLOGY Origins & Transgressions

Myths Myths are stories that are part of an oral tradition Passed down through generations Myths reflect the culture of the people who originated and shared them.

Functions of a Myth To explain natural phenomena To control natural forces To record historical events To give a kind of verbal geography lesson Description of landmarks to look for on a journey Usually exaggerated for effect To set examples for people’s behavior Gods to emulate Explain….Control….Record…

Origin Myths explains a natural phenomenon or a specific custom by telling of its origins—how it came to be. Reveal the beliefs of ancient cultures. Myths include characters with exceptional characteristics. These characteristics emphasize qualities that the culture admired or feared.

Transgression Myths Other myths tell of a transgression Transgression: The violation of a rule or custom These myths teach the values of the culture.

Map It Out KWL CHART FILL-IN WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT MYTHS FILL IN WHAT WE NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MYTHS PRIOR TO READING OUR GREEK MYTH

PROMETHEUS

Reading – 15 Minutes “Prometheus and the First People: Humanity’s Beginnings” Page: 982 – 985 When Finished: Complete the Last Section of the Chart Fill-In What The Story Was About and What Myth This Story Represents – Provide Evidence

Exit Questions 1. Why is Prometheus’ gift of fire a transgression? 2. Examine the statue on page 984, what does the statue show us about the way the Greeks viewed the human form? 3. Why does Prometheus give the gift of fire both physically and mentally? What does this do for man? Provide an example from the text.