1. English 12 / Sem. 1 / Class 7
Mythology overview

2. Finish / Share dinosaur satire: humorous social commentary
Complete a blank Dinosaur comic utilizing “A Madman’s Diary”
Work alone
Utilize at least:
Two direct quotes
Two summaries
Two paraphrased statements
Review some examples

3. Mythology (we’ll return to China in a few weeks, fear not)
Answer the following questions about myths:
What kind of story is a myth?
Name some myths you know.
What is the difference between a myth, a folktale, and a fairytale?
Does your culture have a special myth of its own? (HOMEWORK)

4. AGREE or DISAGREE? A myth is a story that is not factual.
A myth is a story about princes, princesses, and witches.
A myth is an adventure story about a real person.
A myth may explain how things began.
Many groups have myths about a flood.
Myths are stories about ordinary people.
Most mythological heroes are male.
Bigfoot and the Loch Ness monster are myths.

5. Myths (a review) Greek ‘mythos’: to tell a story
Passed on by spoken word
Stories with a message
Explain how life began and how the world of nature behaved
Involves some supernatural power
The story is not real 

6. Creation myths
CHINA

7. HW
Research your myth, legend, or folklore and be prepared with a copy, a summary, and character and descriptions next class:
“The Song of Roland” (French)
“The Man Who Owned the Moon” (African)
“Robin Hood” (English)
“William Tell” (Swiss)
“Tristan & Isolde” (English)
“The Pied Piper” (German)
“Ali Baba…” (Middle Eastern)
“Lady Godiva of Coventry” (English)
“John Smith & Pocahontas” (American)
“Davy Crockett” (American)