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2 Bellringer Read the diary entry below. Write the part of speech that matches the way each underlined word is used in its sentence. All three of us stood in a circle for a moment. Then Alf circled the tree near the skunk. I shouted at Alf to stop. My shout pierced the air, and Alf froze in his tracks. What a frozen moment in time that was! Right then I slowly led Alf away. It was definitely the right thing to do. Alf could match any dog I know. He was no match for a skunk!

3 Bellringer Answers circle: noun circled: verb near: preposition shouted: verb shout: noun froze: verb frozen: noun right: noun match: noun

4 Bellringer (Pre-AP) Capitalization: 1. Oconer national forest is near lake sinclair just north of macon, georgia. Punctuation: 2.Dillons new address is 3 N Warren Avenue Oklahoma City Oklahoma 73112 Antonyms/Synonyms/Homonyms: Homonyms are words that are spelled differently, but sound alike. 3. A. An antonym for shallow is _____________. B. A synonym for sharp is ____________. C. A homonym for shear is ___________. Parts of Speech: Pronouns – Circle the correct pronoun. 4. Follow (we, us). Sentence Combining: 5. A workshop on self-defense will be hold. It will start at nine. It will be held at a local library.

5 Pre-AP Bellringer Answers 1.Oconer National Forest is near Lake Sinclair just north of Macon, Georgia. 2.Dillon’s new address is 3 N. Warren Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73112. 3.A. Deep, profound; B. pointed, quick-witted; C. sheer 4.Us 5.A free self-defense workshop will be held at nine at a local library.

6 Announcements Every student is REQUIRED to participate in the class wide spelling bee. Your participation will count as a test grade. The class wide spelling bee is November 17, 2015. We will have periodic quizzes over the spelling of these words in order to ensure that you are prepared for the class wide spelling bee. The top two students from each class will progress to the school wide spelling bee.

7 Objectives SWBAT build background knowledge of mythology. SWBAT will complete KWL chart centered around mythology.

8 KWL Chart  Tell me everything you know about Greek mythology.  List other things that you would like to learn about mythology.  You have 3 minutes to complete this task.  Tell me everything you know about Greek mythology.  List other things that you would like to learn about mythology.  You have 3 minutes to complete this task.

9 What is mythology?  Some people use the word myth to mean fake, but …  Mythology is the study of stories that were used to explain the world and other human experiences.  Some people use the word myth to mean fake, but …  Mythology is the study of stories that were used to explain the world and other human experiences.

10 In the same way, Greek Myths… Were used to explain Were used to explain the creation of the earth, the creation of the earth, death and the afterlife, death and the afterlife, and human experiences: love, jealousy, revenge, & war. and human experiences: love, jealousy, revenge, & war. They were also used as entertainment and were only told orally because most people could not read. They were also used as entertainment and were only told orally because most people could not read. Were used to explain Were used to explain the creation of the earth, the creation of the earth, death and the afterlife, death and the afterlife, and human experiences: love, jealousy, revenge, & war. and human experiences: love, jealousy, revenge, & war. They were also used as entertainment and were only told orally because most people could not read. They were also used as entertainment and were only told orally because most people could not read.

11 Why Do We Study Myths? They depict and reveal behavior and problems common to all human beings. They depict and reveal behavior and problems common to all human beings. Remind us that human nature is the same across time and culture. Remind us that human nature is the same across time and culture. Reveal that many social, ethical, and religious attitudes continue through time. Reveal that many social, ethical, and religious attitudes continue through time. They reflect the attitudes, priorities, and values of the cultures that produced them. They reflect the attitudes, priorities, and values of the cultures that produced them. They depict and reveal behavior and problems common to all human beings. They depict and reveal behavior and problems common to all human beings. Remind us that human nature is the same across time and culture. Remind us that human nature is the same across time and culture. Reveal that many social, ethical, and religious attitudes continue through time. Reveal that many social, ethical, and religious attitudes continue through time. They reflect the attitudes, priorities, and values of the cultures that produced them. They reflect the attitudes, priorities, and values of the cultures that produced them.

12 The Belief System of Ancient Greece In Greek mythology, gods “did not create the universe… the universe created the gods” (Hamilton 24). In the beginning… there was only Chaos. In the beginning… there was only Chaos. In Greek mythology, gods “did not create the universe… the universe created the gods” (Hamilton 24). In the beginning… there was only Chaos. In the beginning… there was only Chaos.

13 Death in Ancient Greece According to the Greeks, all departed souls went to the Underworld. According to the Greeks, all departed souls went to the Underworld. Two Main Divisions of the Underworld: Two Main Divisions of the Underworld: Erebus: where the dead pass when they die Erebus: where the dead pass when they die Tartarus: the main division Tartarus: the main division According to the Greeks, all departed souls went to the Underworld. According to the Greeks, all departed souls went to the Underworld. Two Main Divisions of the Underworld: Two Main Divisions of the Underworld: Erebus: where the dead pass when they die Erebus: where the dead pass when they die Tartarus: the main division Tartarus: the main division

14 Death in Ancient Greece The dead are ferried across the point where the River Acheron (river of woe) pours into the River Cocytus (river of lamentation) by an aged boatman named Charon. Charon will ONLY ferry into the Underworld those who have been properly buried and who have had the passage fee placed on their lips at burial. The dead are ferried across the point where the River Acheron (river of woe) pours into the River Cocytus (river of lamentation) by an aged boatman named Charon. Charon will ONLY ferry into the Underworld those who have been properly buried and who have had the passage fee placed on their lips at burial.

15 Death in Ancient Greece At the gate sits Cerberus, the three-headed dog who permits all the dead to enter, but not to exit. At the gate sits Cerberus, the three-headed dog who permits all the dead to enter, but not to exit. The Underworld is ruled by the god, Hades and his queen, Persephone. The Underworld is ruled by the god, Hades and his queen, Persephone. At the gate sits Cerberus, the three-headed dog who permits all the dead to enter, but not to exit. At the gate sits Cerberus, the three-headed dog who permits all the dead to enter, but not to exit. The Underworld is ruled by the god, Hades and his queen, Persephone. The Underworld is ruled by the god, Hades and his queen, Persephone.

16 Gods & Goddesses Greek Myths include gods & goddesses.Greek Myths include gods & goddesses. A god or goddess is immortal. This means that they can never die and that they live forever.A god or goddess is immortal. This means that they can never die and that they live forever. The immortals could not die but they did make mistakes and had human emotions such as: jealousy, love & anger.The immortals could not die but they did make mistakes and had human emotions such as: jealousy, love & anger.

17 Myths also include mortals Mortals are men and women who live on earth. To be mortal means that you can die. Mortals are men and women who live on earth. To be mortal means that you can die. Sometimes the gods like to help, punish or even have romantic relationships with the mortals. Sometimes the gods like to help, punish or even have romantic relationships with the mortals.

18 “Meet the Greeks” In partners, read through the “Meet the Greeks” sheet to review well known characters in Greek mythology.

19 The Immortals Here are some of them…

20 MOUNT OLYMPUS Home of the Gods Originally Thought to be a Real Mountain Finally Came to be Thought of as a Floating Mountain in the Sky

21 The Twelve Olympians The Twelve great gods who succeeded the TitansThe Twelve great gods who succeeded the Titans Lived on Mt. Olympus, which could have either beenLived on Mt. Olympus, which could have either been –The physical mountain in Thessaly OR –A mountain in a mysterious region above the Earth. Olympus was NOT HEAVEN.Olympus was NOT HEAVEN.

22 ZEUS (Roman Name: Jupiter) Supreme Ruler of the Gods His weapon was the mighty THUNDERBOLT THUNDERBOLT He falls in love frequently and often acts on it (even though he is married)

23 HERA (Roman Name: Juno) Zeus’ Wife and Sister Protector of Marriage and Married Women Very Jealous of Zeus’ Numerous Lovers

24 HADES (Roman Name: Pluto) Lord of the Underworld Ruler of the Dead

25 POSEIDON (Roman Name: Neptune) Ruler of the Seas and Oceans

26 DEMETER (Roman Name: Ceres) Goddess of Corn and Agriculture Her Moods Affect the Seasons

27 APHRODITE (Roman Name: Venus) Goddess of Love and Beauty Wife of Hephaestus

28 HESTIA (Roman Name: Vesta) Goddess of the Home

29 ALL ZEUS’ CHILDREN

30 ARES (Roman Name: Mars) God of War None of the Other Gods Like Him Much

31 ATHENA (Roman Name: Minerva) Battle Maiden and Goddess of Wisdom While Adopted by Hera, She is the Daughter of Zeus Only (Sprang from his Head)

32 HEPHAESTUS (Roman Name: Vulcan) God of Fire and the Forge He is the Only Ugly God Husband of Aphrodite

33 HEBE (Roman Name: None) Cupbearer of the Gods

34 APOLLO (Roman Name: Apollo) Twin Brother of Artemis God of Music and Poetry God of Light and Truth No False Words (Never Told a Lie) His Oracle at Delphi was the Most Popular

35 ARTEMIS (Roman Name: Diana) Twin Sister of Apollo Goddess of the Moon and the Hunt Lady of the Wild Things

36 PERSEPHONE (Roman Name: Proserpine) Goddess of Spring She was Kidnapped by Hades Later Made the Queen of the Underworld Spends Half the Year in Hades, Half on Earth

37 HERMES (Roman Name: Mercury) Messenger of the Gods Has Wings on Sandals and Cap Appears the Most Often of All the Gods

38 Greek myths also include…

39 Odysseus  After fighting in a war for 10 years…  He spends 10 more years trying to return home

40 Hercales (Hercules) He is part- god and part- manHe is part- god and part- man Completes 12 dangerous tasksCompletes 12 dangerous tasks

41 There are also… Monsters and other creatures

42 Centaurs rude, aggressive half- horse creatures

43 Satyrs Satyrs are half-man and half-goat.Satyrs are half-man and half-goat. The leader of the Satyrs was a god called Pan.The leader of the Satyrs was a god called Pan. Pan

44 Cyclops One-eyed monstersOne-eyed monsters The most famous one, Polyphemus, fights Odysseus in his cave.The most famous one, Polyphemus, fights Odysseus in his cave.

45 Nymphs female nature spirits

46 In our world today there are many references to Greek myths. Knowing these famous stories and characters will help you to better understand the world around you. They are also fun to learn!

47 Greek Mythology in advertising…

48 More Mythological Images in Ads…

49 Exit Ticket List at least 2 more things you’ve learned about mythology on your KWL chart.

50 “Monster Madness”

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