1. MYTHOLOGY: ORIGINS, TRANSGRESSIONS, & QUESTS Oct. 12-13

2. Quick Write In 1-2 Paragraphs: Write a short story describing this scene. You must use at least 3 semi colons correctly.

3. Roots - Punct- Meaning: Point, Dot Examples: Punctuate – to place a point at the end of a sentence Puncture – to pierce with a pointed instrument Punctual – being exactly on time

4. Practice – 5 Minutes Working in Groups: Using the Root – Punct Create 5 sentences correctly utilizing words with the root

5. PROMETHEUS

6. NOTES: MYTHOLOGY Quest Myths

7. Tell of a quest Search for knowledge or some important object. These myths reveal what was important to the culture.

8. Reading “Prometheus and the First People: “Coming of Evil” Page: 985 – 986 When Finished: Write down What Type of Myth You Believe This Story Is Include One Direct Quote From The Text To Support This View

9. Check for Understanding 1. Why does Zeus punish Prometheus? 2. What gifts does Pandora receive? 3. What does the gifts given to Pandora reveal to us about the way Greeks viewed their women? 4. Why does Prometheus’ transgression threaten the other gods?

10. Reading “The Great Flood” p. 986-987 When Finished: Provide One Piece of Evidence To Support Each Myth Origin: Transgression: Quest

11. Check for Understanding: 1. Summarize “The Great Flood” 2. Are there any similarities with this Flood Story and others you may have read? List Them 3. According to the bottom of page 987, what 3 facts of life must man endure? 4. What purpose might these 3 myths serve in Greek Society?

12. Homework Study Your Roots Study Your Notes On: Myths Review: Sundiata & Prometheus