1. Greek Mythology and The Odyssey
January 2018
Greek Mythology and The Odyssey

2. January 2, 2018
Do Now:
Open your journals and begin silently free writing.
You may use this prompt or you may choose your own!
Nightmares
Everyone has nightmares: about monsters in the middle of the night, horrible situations you can’t seem to escape, falling from high places, friends or loved ones in trouble. Everyone has awakened from nightmares and sat up in bed so glad they weren’t real.
Do you have nightmares very often? What are they? How do you handle them: are you able to talk to the nightmares in your dreams – confront them – or do you wake up in a sweat? Do you think your nightmares relate to any fears you might have? Do you have any strategies to conquer those nightmares (or those fears)?
Write about them.

3. When the Emperor Was Divine books need to be returned by this Friday, January 5, 2018 or your student account will have a fine placed on it.
IR Quarter 2 book reports are due Friday, January 19, 2018.
End of the semester is at the end of this month!
Parent grade checks were mailed home. They must be returned next week.
NO LATE OR MISSING WORK WILL BE TAKEN AFTER January 19, 2018.
Reminders:

4. Unit Overview Unit: Greek Mythology and The Odyssey
Essential Question: How do culture and language define the characteristics of a hero?
SWBAT: Read, analyze, and assess the significance of cultural heroes in different contexts around the world to understand values.
Objectives: Reading analysis and comprehension of cultural contexts around heroes and their impacts on their societies through literature.
Skills: Research, claim development, reading analysis, oral presentations, group work
Formative Assessment: Greek god research character
Summative Assessment: Group presentations comparing and contrasting cultural heroes.
Unit Overview

5. Copy this into your journal:
Week outline:
Tuesday: take notes on unit overview, choose Greek god or goddess, review video game character requirements, begin research. Research on laptops. Find first source: online database.
Wednesday: research in the library. Find second source: Encyclopedia.
Thursday: research in the computer labs. Find third source: website. (NOT WIKI)
Throughout the week: create characters on computers. Print them out for Friday’s presentations.
Friday: Present Greek god and goddess video game characters. Annotated bibliography due.
Copy this into your journal:

6. Today: Pass out MLA citation worksheets and go through formatting.
Honors LA will be completing an annotated bibliography as well.
Review video game character assignment. Due Friday.
Greek gods and goddesses: choose one from the list
Laptops: research your chosen Greek god or goddess using the following source: online database.
Today:

7. Reminder: you may ONLY turn these in at the end of the period on the day these are handed to you. They may NOT be turned in later.
Complete a responsible scholar worksheet. For full points, you must fill out every single question with complete sentences and neat hand writing.
Exit Ticket

8. Welcome! Today is: Wednesday, January 3, 2018
Do Now:
Get out your resources for the Greek mythology project.
We are heading to the library today.
Reminders:
ABSOLUTELY NO CELL PHONES are allowed in my class. These need to be on silent and in your backpacks or they will be taken.
No food is allowed in my class.
All bags and backpacks go in cubbies in the hallways.
Always follow the PowerPoints in my teacher website for lessons.

9. Today: Greek god and goddess research assignment Library: 2nd Source
Second source: Print Encyclopedia
Today:

10. Welcome! Today is: Thursday, January 4, 2018
Do Now:
Get out your resources for the Greek mythology project.
We are heading to the computer lab.
Reminders:
ABSOLUTELY NO CELL PHONES are allowed in my class. These need to be on silent and in your backpacks or they will be taken.
No food is allowed in my class.
All bags and backpacks go in cubbies in the hallways.
Always follow the PowerPoints in my teacher website for lessons.

11. Greek god and goddess research project
Computer Lab
Third source: reputable website
Google Scholar
Today:

12. Welcome! Today is: Friday, January 4, 2018
Do Now:
Get out your resources for the Greek mythology project.
We are heading to the computer lab.
Reminders:
ABSOLUTELY NO CELL PHONES are allowed in my class. These need to be on silent and in your backpacks or they will be taken.
No food is allowed in my class.
All bags and backpacks go in cubbies in the hallways.
Always follow the PowerPoints in my teacher website for lessons.

13. Today: Greek god and goddess research project Computer Lab
Create your video game character
Remember to complete a citation page
Honors: Annotated Bibliography
5th period: Works Cited Page
These are due today. me your completed project:
Today:

14. Odyssey
Week 2
January 9-13, 2017

15. January 8, 2018
Do Now
Open your journals and begin silently free writing.
You may use this prompt or you may choose your own!
Risks Taken
What kind of risks have you taken in your life? What chances have you taken that may or may not have come out so well?
Some people have tried dangerous things and survived. (Many others, unfortunately, have not survived.) Other people have taken other kinds of risks: social risks such as trying to make new friends, for example; personal risks such as speaking honestly to a parent; even academic risks, doing something in class that might get them a great grade or result in a horrible failure.
What risks have you taken in your life?
Write about them.

16. Greek Video Game Presentations
Today, you will present your characters!
Greek Video Game Presentations

17. Copy this down in your journal!
SWBAT:
Take notes about The Odyssey and identify key aspects of importance to build context prior to reading the stories.
Copy this down in your journal!

18. An Introductory Lecture
Homer’s Odyssey
An Introductory Lecture

19. Overview
Greek Mythology
The Trojan War
The Odyssey

20. Setting
Greece 1250 B.C.E.

21. Write responses in your notes.
Think about…
What is a myth?
What purpose do they serve?
What is an example of a myth? Briefly describe one.
How do ancient myths connect to our lives today?
Write responses in your notes.

22. Myths
A myth is an explanation of something in nature; how everything in the universe came into existence and all that happens
Myths are early science but also entertainment; they are precursors to modern literature
Greek mythology is made up of stories about gods and goddesses

23. The Gods Zeus, king of the gods Hera, Zeus’ wife, queen of the gods
Athena, goddess of wisdom
Poseidon, god of the sea
Hades, god of the underworld
Aphrodite, goddess of love and beauty
Artemis, goddess of the hunt
Apollo, Artemis’ twin, god of the sun
Ares, god of war

24. The Trojan War
Archaeological remains provide evidence of a war around B.C.E., but cause unknown
Scholars believe the war began over control of the trade route between the Aegean and Black Seas
Ancient mythology states that the war began over a woman

25. ? The Story King Peleus marries sea nymph Thetis
All gods on Olympus are invited except ERIS, the Goddess of Discord
Eris crashes the wedding and leaves a parting gift: an apple with the words “For The Fairest” on it
Hera (Queen of Gods), Athena, (Goddess of Wisdom/War), and Aphrodite (Goddess of Love) all claim the apple
Paris, Prince of Troy, will be the judge ?

26. Paris chooses Aphrodite
The Bribe
Hera offers him POWER
Athena offers him WISDOM
Aphrodite offers him the MOST BEAUTIFUL WOMAN in the WORLD
Paris chooses Aphrodite

27. “the face that launch’d a thousand ships”
Helen’s Abduction
Helen is the beautiful daughter of King of Sparta (in Greece)
Helen has many suitors, and they swear oath to protect Helen and her new husband
Father chooses Menelaus and makes him King of Sparta also
Paris abducts Helen
One thousand ships, including Odysseus and Achilles, leave for Troy
“the face that launch’d a thousand ships”

28. NOTE: Zeus favored the Trojans, but stayed neutral to please Hera
Taking Sides
THE TROJANS
(Paris/Hector)
Aphrodite
Ares
Apollo
Artemis
THE GREEKS
(Achilles/Odysseus )
Hera
Athena
Poseidon
NOTE: Zeus favored the Trojans,
but stayed neutral to please Hera

29. The Bloody War Lasted ten years Hand-to-hand combat
Periods of temporary truce to bury the dead
No fighting after sunset

30. Clever Odysseus
The Greeks build a gigantic hollow horse and hide inside
Sinon chosen to tell a tale of the Greeks leaving
Priest Laocoon tried to warn the Trojans: “I fear the Greeks even when they bear gifts”
Poseidon sent a serpent to kill Laocoon

31. Surprise! In middle of night Greeks leave horse and attack
Troy is in flames before Trojans know what has happened
King of Troy dead, women and children become slaves
Helen is returned to Menelaus

32. Odysseus’ Fate Greeks violated Trojan temples
Greeks did not offer sacrifices to the gods to thank them for their victory
Odysseus, creator of the Horse, will suffer the most
It is the END of the war…but for Odysseus, the adventure is just BEGINNING

33. Homer
YES! NO

34. Homer Wrote the Iliad and the Odyssey around 700 B.C.E.
Lived some 2700 years ago
Greatest and finest Greek bard (singer-poet) who also happened to be blind
First recorder of formerly oral, epic poems that served to entertain the ancient Greeks
Wrote the Iliad and the Odyssey around 700 B.C.E.
By the time they were written down, these works had survived 400 years of additions, subtractions, and mutations

35. Epic Poetry
An epic is a story-poem about a great hero who performs daring deeds that require superhuman courage
Told orally, not written, recited from memory by minstrels (traveling entertainers)
In Greek epics the gods frequently help or hinder the hero

36. Characteristics Vast setting Style Plot Themes Formal tone and diction
Hero delivers long, formal speeches
Plot
A dangerous journey in foreign lands
Supernatural beings
Themes
Reflects timeless values
Universal themes, such as good vs. evil

37. Homeric Hero A larger-than-life figure Usually male and of noble birth
Takes part in long, dangerous adventures
Reflects the values and ideals of a nation
Actions determine the fate of his people
Seeks revenge for injustices or wrongs committed against him, his family, his society
Performs courageous acts

38. Homeric Hero Excels in skill, strength, and courage
Accepts challenges and sometimes invites problems
Generous to his followers, ruthless to enemies
Encounters women who tempt him
Usually has a guide
Battles demons or monsters
Achieves his goal

39. The Odyssey
What is the literal definition of an odyssey? What is its metaphorical definition?
An odyssey can be described as
A series of wanderings
Trials and tribulations
Joys and successes
How can I use Odysseus’ journey as a paradigm for my life?

40. Plot Picks up after the conclusion of the Iliad
10-year adventurous voyage of Odysseus and his men after the Trojan War
His intended destination is his homeland of Ithaca and his beloved wife Penelope
Unfortunately, they get a little sidetracked…

41. The Journey Call to Adventure… The Trojan War
Wise, Helpful Guides… The Gods & Goddesses
Dangerous Trials… Sea Perils/Temptations
Meeting the Monster… Cyclops, Scylla, Charybdis
The Enchanted Forest… The Land of the Dead
The Sacrifice… His Crew
The Hero’s Return… Victory in Ithaca

42. Structure Divided into three sections As you read, consider:
Books 1-4: Focus on Odysseus’ son
Books 5-12: Describe Odysseus as he makes his way home to Ithaca
Books 13-24: Describe the events after his return to Greece and is reunited with his family
As you read, consider:
The role of the hero (that which is within his control)
The role of divine intervention (that which is beyond the hero’s control)

43. Themes Hospitality to strangers Loyalty to friends
Reputation (balance of pride and honor)
Importance of family
Courage

44. How do your actions demonstrate your character?
Essential Questions
Identity
How do your actions demonstrate your character?
Power
What are the responsibilities of a leader?

45. January 9, 2018
Do Now:
Open your journals and begin silently free writing.
You may use this prompt or you may choose your own!
What Are You Good At?
What are you good at, and what could you teach someone?
Oh, lots of people might say, “I’m not really good at anything,” but if they really thought about themselves, they’d find things, large and small, that they’re good at.
One person might be good at teaching the words to a certain song; another might know a lot about braiding hair; another might be terrific at skateboarding, and another might make an art of tying shoes.
How did you get so good at your area – large or small – of expertise, and have you ever taught anyone some or part of your specialty? If you haven’t, how would you teach it?
Write about it.

46. Odyssey reading: Intro, Book 1, and Book 9 Pages 886-913
Grab the orange text books.
Odyssey reading: Intro, Book 1, and Book 9 Pages

47. January 10, 2018
Do Now:
Open your journals and begin silently free writing.
You may use this prompt or you may choose your own!
How Have You Changed?
How have you changed over the years?
Of course, we all grow physically, up and out, and that’s worth writing about. But we all change in different ways. One person, for example, might have been a big complainer or cry baby in their early years, and now takes things coolly and doesn’t let much bother them. Another person might have had no interest in science in elementary school, and their scientific interest is blossoming – exploding.
Social change is important, too. Shy people become less shy sometimes, and, alas, sometimes people who were extremely happy in earlier years become rather unhappy.
Where are you in this change spectrum? Write about it.

48. Odyssey reading and Connections questions. 1) Finish reading Book 9
Odyssey reading and Connections questions 1) Finish reading Book 9 2) Complete connections on pages Page ) Connect to Literature Question #1 and Comprehension Check 2) Think Critically: ) Extend Interpretations: 6-8 Page ) Writing Options: #2 Cyclops’ Story 2) Vocabulary in Action: Exercises A and B

49. Relationship with Silence
January 11, 2018
Do Now:
Open your journals and begin silently free writing.
You may use this prompt or you may choose your own!
Relationship with Silence
Silence. Nothing can be heard.
What’s your relationship with silence? Does it make you feel uncomfortable, or do you enjoy it? When you’re talking with a friend, for example, and the two of you fall into silence, do you feel compelled (pushed to) fill in the silence, even if you’re not saying much? Or are you comfortable with that silence?
Do you have enough silence in your life, or not enough? Where do you get silence: do you go somewhere to find it, or do you have it at home much of the time? Do you ever try to get away from silence? Why? And do you think silence is good for us, as people, or not so good?
Write about it.

50. Read book 10 Complete questions in comprehension check

51. January 12, 2018
Do Now:
Use the Big 5 worksheet to complete a textual analysis on this image
Prepare for class discussion.

52. Read book 12 Complete questions in comprehension check IR book summary for 2nd quarter DUE January 19!

53. Cultural hero stories, group assignments, posters, prepping for finals
January 15-19, 2018

54. Finals week and presentations
January 22-25, 2018