1. The Hunt for Medusa’s Head
Perseus
The Hunt for Medusa’s Head

2. Before We Read: This will be a QUICK activity (approx. 8 minutes)
Directions:
Create a Keynote Slide for EACH of the following characters that you will be answering questions about on the following slide.
Using Google Images, copy & paste a picture of the character.
Using Wikipedia to research, add two or three interesting facts or things to know about the person.

3. Who is Medusa?
Who are the Gorgons?
The Three Sisters known as the Graeae?
What is a Kraken?
Who is Athena?
Who is King Acrisius?
Who is King Polydectes?

4. During Reading Questions
Please add entries for each day that we are reading and discussing this story.
Today’s date is Thurs, 5/23; tomorrow’s date is Fri, 5/24 (feel free to create your entry for tomorrow while you are thinking about it!
You will be pausing VERY REGULARLY while you read to answer questions about your understanding of this myth.

5. “An Unexpected Visit”
Which god/goddess took an interest in Perseus in this section?
What are the 4 things that are given to Perseus?
Re-read the last caption on page 8. The next section is going to be background information on Perseus. What is the figurative language term, that we have talked about already this year, that fits with this next section?

6. “The Cruelty of Two Kings”
4. What are two reasons why Danae is locked in the tower? 5. Who came to comfort the sad Danea? 6. Who came about as a result of this comforting? 7. What happened to Danae and her baby? 8. Who rescued Danae? 9. What is the relationship between Polydectes and Danae? 10. What is Polydectes’ plan to get rid of Perseus?

7. “The Hunt for Medusa’s Head”
11. How does Perseus trick the Graeae? 12. What gifts from the Gods does Perseus use against the Gorgons? How do these gifts help him?

8. “Andromeda and the Kraken”
13. Who is Princess Andromeda and why is she chained to a rock? 14. What does Perseus have to do to get Andromeda as his bride? 15. What gifts from the Gods does Perseus use against the Kraken? How do these gifts help him?

9. “The Wedding of Perseus and Andromeda”
16. Who comes in an spoils the wedding celebration? Why does he come in? 17. How does Perseus save the day?

10. “The Fates of Four Kings”
18. What has been happening with Danae while Perseus has been away? 19. How does Perseus stop Polydectes? 20. How is the prophecy that King Acrisius feared, full filled?

11. After You Read Discussion Questions
Please prepare a few TALKING POINTS for when we have our discussion about this myth:
What themes or life lessons can you see through this novel?
In the myths we have read, especially this one, women do not have as much control over their lives as men do. Provide examples from the myth that prove this to be true.
In what ways should Perseus be considered a hero? Who has proven to be the better hero, Perseus or Hercules? Support your reasons with examples from the text.

12. Add to your “Stories” File
Label this story “Perseus Connection”
Think of a time when you were tricked OR you tricked somebody. It could be minor (April Fools’ Day joke), or it could be more serious
(Ms. Furness once made her sister believe that her brother got into a bad car accident on “Gullible Street.” It was all fun and games…until she started hysterically crying!)
Using your strongest word choice and story telling abilities, create a word retelling of the event in your Google Doc.