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I Can: Analyze two myths in order to determine significant characteristics of the myth genre. How does an understanding of ancient mythology enhance a reader’s ability to interpret meaning?

Elements of Myth Presence of a god or goddess Value or lesson taught Motivation Copy in your journal Presence of a god or goddess Value or lesson taught Something in nature explained Evokes the presence of mystery Answers: Why are we here? Who are we? What is our purpose? Plot may involve interplay between worlds

It Came from Myth Process Open the file attachment to complete the lesson steps and to write your responses.

Constellation Cassiopeia Read the information about Cassiopeia here http://www.dibonsmith.com/cas_con.html and here http://www.greekmythology.com/Myths/Mortals/Cassiop eia/cassiopeia.html How does this story explain the constellation? Investigate

Assessment How is myth still alive in our world today? Describe examples from your recent research. Elaborate your response by including specific details. Assessment

Follow-up/Homework Finish classwork from today and submit it to the TurnIn for this assignment. Check to see if you didn’t turn in any assignments for this quarter. Look at the assignment list to check. Finish any missing assignment and turn it in. Polish your Greek mythology character artwork to be ready to present on Friday.