1. Signed forms due Wed., Aug. 26 th ! English I HonorsSigned forms due Wed., Aug. 26 th ! Remind me to give you time to finish Autobiography Poem from last class. August 24, 2015Remind me to give you time to finish Autobiography Poem from last class. Bell work: (Hand out Greek and Regional Mythology Packet, then…) After studying the handout on Greek Expressions (last page of packet), choose 5 of them and give personal examples or experiences that match the descriptions. (10-minute writing) - B.W. #3 Agenda: Turnitin.com sign up in F. F. Computer Lab. (after H. Rapp) Summer Reading - Mythology Go over, explain, discuss, and explore Greek and Regional Mythology Packet Read (silently) and annotate "Themes, Motifs, and Symbols in Mythology” Explain Cornell Notes (introduce process) and complete Cornell Notes for “Themes, Motifs, and Symbols in Mythology” Complete Mythology Sheet, explain Homework Sheet for Myths of the World, complete Concluding Questions based on above

2. 1.Myth – a traditional story that is rooted in a particular culture and is basically religious 2.The role of mythology was to explain a belief, a ritual, or a mysterious natural phenomenon. 3.It’s present in our society and culture. Architecture, the arts, government, advertising, planets, zodiac symbols, company names, and many more are used today.

3. The Mummy Troy Monty Python and the Holy Grail Stargate Aladdin Ghostbusters Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl. Clash of the Titans Jason and the Argonauts Excalibur Hercules: The Legendary Journeys / Xena: Warrior Princess Lord of the Rings series Harry Potter series A Midsummer Night’s Dream The Odyssey Mists of Avalon Helen of Troy Arabian Nights Dark Kingdom: The Dragon King O Brother, Where Art Thou? Hercules King Arthur Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas Beowulf Thor Percy Jackson series The Hobbit series

4. English I Honors August 25, 2015 Bell work: Bell work: Have signed forms ready for me to check off and you to earn credit (3 of them). While I check those, answer the following: Were the Labors of Hercules sufficient to absolve him of the killing of his wife and children? Why or why not? Book p. 166-174 approx. (10-minute writing) – B.W. #4 Agenda: Cornell Notes from Friday – Share with whole group and take notes Complete Comparing and Contrasting the Myths of the World sheet in groups groups Complete Concluding Questions sheet Turn in the following today (stapled together in this order) 1.Mythology sheet 2.Homework sheet (with copy/print out of chosen myth) 3.Comparing and Contrasting the Myths of the World sheet 4.Concluding Questions  Reminders: How to Read Literature… Questions due Thurs., Aug. 27th! How to Read Literature… Questions due Thurs., Aug. 27th! Mythology Quiz on Thurs., Aug. 27th! Mythology Quiz on Thurs., Aug. 27th!

5. English I Honors August 26, 2015 Bell work: Bell work: Have signed forms ready for me to check off and you to earn credit (3 of them). While I check those, answer the following: Were the Labors of Hercules sufficient to absolve him of the killing of his wife and children? Why or why not? Book p. 166-174 approx. (10-minute writing) – B.W. #4 Agenda: Cornell Notes from Monday – Share with whole group and take notes Complete Comparing and Contrasting the Myths of the World sheet in groups groups Complete Concluding Questions sheet Turn in the following today (stapled together in this order) 1.Mythology sheet 2.Homework sheet (with copy/print out of chosen myth) 3.Comparing and Contrasting the Myths of the World sheet 4.Concluding Questions  Reminders: How to Read Literature… Questions due Fri., Aug. 28th! How to Read Literature… Questions due Fri., Aug. 28th! Mythology Quiz on Fri., Aug. 28th! Mythology Quiz on Fri., Aug. 28th!

6. English I Honors August 27, 2015 Bell work: How are we able to get past our differences to obtain a sense of belonging? - #5 Agenda: Summer Reading Turn in How to Read Literature… Questions (due now!) Review for and take Mythology Test (do NOT write on it) Turn in the following today (stapled together in this order) Turn in the following today (stapled together in this order) 1.Mythology sheet 2.Homework sheet (with copy/print out of chosen myth) 3.Comparing and Contrasting the Myths of the World sheet 4.Concluding Questions I.D. pictures today!

7. English I Honors August 28, 2015 Bell work: How are we able to get past our differences to obtain a sense of belonging? - #5 Agenda: Summer Reading Turn in How to Read Literature… Questions (due now!) Review for and take Mythology Test (do NOT write on it) Turn in the following today (stapled together in this order) Turn in the following today (stapled together in this order) 1.Mythology sheet 2.Homework sheet (with copy/print out of chosen myth) 3.Comparing and Contrasting the Myths of the World sheet 4.Concluding Questions I.D. pictures today!