1. Do Now  On your Do Now sheet, answer the following question.  What is parallel structure?  Copy the following sentences into your notebook. If a sentence does not follow parallel structure, correct it.  Kelly liked gardening, cooking and to knit.  When making dinner, Steve cut his finger, broke a dish and spilled a gallon of milk on the floor.  To protect her delicate hands, Fran will not rake the yard, do the dishes, or scrubbing the bathtub.

2. Myth Review 7 th Grade Language Arts

3. Myths Defined  Traditional stories that explain beliefs, customs, or natural phenomenon through the actions of god or heroes  They usually teach a lesson

4. What types of myth do you already know about?  Fables  Fairy Tales  Legends  Folklore

5. What myths can you think of?  Little Red Riding Hood  The Three Little Pigs

6. Check for Understanding Myths A story that is not factual. A story about princesses, princes and witches. An adventure story about a real person. May explain how things begin. Many cultures have myth about similar events. Are stories about ordinary people. Most myth heroes are male. Big Foot and the Loch Ness monster are myths. Thumbs up = agree Thumbs down= disagree

7. Prompt  Imagine and write an “unseen scene” that might be in the “Daedalus and Icarus” myth. Be sure to:  Use techniques of characterization to maintain characters’ personalities.  Incorporate correctly punctuated dialogue.  Use vivid details to enhance elements of character and plot.