MYTHOLOGY

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Battery Creek High School 1 Blue Dolphin Dr. Beaufort, SC Teacher: Phone: Homework Online: Edmodo code: Ms. Stephanie Weltz M.S.Ed 843-322-5471 www.edmodo.com l8zral

I. Course Description:

The course includes a survey of the major myths of Greek, Roman, and Norse antiquity, including the appropriate gods, heroes and heroines, and the stories these cultures told about them. Within the course, students examine the nature and social function of mythology. A particular focus of the course is the legacy of mythology in modern literature and popular culture. This course does not count as an English unit. Prerequisite: English 1 The course aims to help students acquire substantial familiarity with the principal classical myths and the ways those myths are represented in literature and popular culture. After taking this course, you will be able to: identify the major (and many of the minor) characters from Greek, Roman, Norse, and Egyptian mythology; describe the ancient literary sources for classical mythology; explain the use of the most influential theories about and approaches to mythology; describe and analyze, in writing, mythological themes and structures in literature, art, and films; compare different myths, or different versions of the same myth, and discuss common and different elements; and relate the knowledge you have obtained throughout this course to your own experience, including an ability to create your own myths and recognize mythic elements in the world around you.

II.Course Objectives:

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III.Classroom Expectations:

Have respect for: every person and their property, school property, the rights of

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others in the class to learn, the teacher, and YOURSELF! Be prepared to work every day until the end of class Bring all materials to class every day including test days Be on time for class every day. The academic misconduct policy of the school will be followed in this course. The attendance policy of the school will be followed in this course. All requests for accommodations, for this course or any school event, are welcomed from students and parents. Any student who receives failing grades during this course is urged to discuss this with the teacher. NO GUM, FOOD, OR DRINKS are to be brought into the class! ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES: Know the student handbook. If it is in there, it applies in here. Take care of personal business before or after class, not during class. Be in your seat ready to work when the bell rings. Pay attention, listen carefully, and follow directions. Talk or move about only when given permission to do so. Then, do so quietly. Wait for the teacher to dismiss class. The bell does NOT dismiss you. . INFRACTIONS AND CONSEQUENCES: IF YOU ARE NOT PREPARED to learn from bell to bell, you will lose points off your daily grade per thing you are missing (book, sharpened pencil, homework). The amount depends on the infraction level. IF YOU ARE TARDY, you must have a pass to enter the classroom and give it to me. School policy will apply.

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Battery Creek High School 1 Blue Dolphin Dr. Beaufort, SC Teacher: Phone: Homework Online: Edmodo code: Ms. Stephanie Weltz M.S.Ed 843-322-5471 www.edmodo.com l8zral

IF YOU ARE DISRESPECTFUL, you will first receive a verbal/written warning. After that, you will lose privileges (i.e. hall passes) and/or receive a referral. SEVERITY CLAUSE: If your infraction is severe (i.e.: violate school property, harm someone, rude language/attitudes), you will be immediately sent to ISS with a referral. This may be followed by a conference with the principal/parents or contacting government authorities. Procedures Beginning of class 1. Pick up any missed work from the absentee box and bring it back within 48 hours. 2. Be in your seat, with all needed materials, ready to work when the bell rings. 3. Tardy students must have a pass to enter class whether you have an excuse or not. Our school-wide tardy policy calls for punitive action on the third and all subsequent offenses. 4. Sit in your assigned seat only, unless otherwise directed by your teacher. 5. There will always be instructions/work on the board. If so begin this work immediately. Otherwise, have your homework out and ready to check. During class 1. Please ask permission before speaking out or getting out of your seat. 2. Sleeping or writing notes/drawing will not be tolerated especially when you should be taking notes or completing class work. You will not have time for either of these activities. 3. Please do not write on the desks or throw garbage on the floor or the bookshelves. 4. When you need my attention politely and calmly raise your hand or call my name. I strongly encourage you to stop me when you are confused and to bring any mistakes I make to my attention. 5. You may not leave the classroom during the first and last 15 minutes of class per school-wide policy. When/if you are granted permission to leave, bring me your pass (filled out) and a pen and be patient as I may be multitasking. You must have an emergency and a valid passbook to be allowed to leave class. Only one person may leave the classroom at a time. If you abuse your restroom rights (i.e.: you may not go every class unless you can prove a medical reason) a parent conference will be held to discuss the need for your attendance in class. 6. If you miss an activity, be it intentional or unintentional, you will be required to fill out a Student Responsibility sheet. Failure to complete this sheet will result in an automatic 0 for the assignment. 7. If I see or hear an electronic device, I will take it on the first infraction, and give it to you at the end of class. Subsequent infractions will result in my giving the device to the AP, who will return it to you at the end of the day, or the next day. If you refuse to turn over an electronic device, you will receive 2 days of out of school suspension. End of class 1. Putting books up early will result in punitive action. 2. Turn in your classwork to the appropriate bin. 3. I dismiss you, not the bell.

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Battery Creek High School 1 Blue Dolphin Dr. Beaufort, SC Teacher: Phone: Homework Online: Edmodo code: Ms. Stephanie Weltz M.S.Ed 843-322-5471 www.edmodo.com l8zral

IV. Grading Policy: initials _____

Grades will be based on total points. The grading scale is as follows: A (93-100); B (85-92); C (77-84); D (70-76); and F (below 70). Make sure all absences are excused! Homework can be made up and graded for excused absences only. Each grade taken on a day with an unexcused absence will be recorded as a zero. Late work will not be accepted on classwork or homework assignments. Only major grades will be accepted late. The highest score on a late assignment will be a 70. Students should not expect the teacher to accept late assignments during the last week of the semester.

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Make-up tests (there are no real tests, only extended, in class writing assignments) for excused absences are given on Tuesday mornings at 7a.m. in my classroom, A205. Students will be allowed to make up a missed test ONLY for excused absences. Students have two Tuesdays to make up the test without exception. Mythology and You Donna Rosenberg and Sorelle Baker 1 marble composition notebook, (1) 2 3 ring binder with pockets, writing utensils: blue, black and red pens, college ruled notebook paper, USB drive, planner or calendar

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All assignments are due on the date specified. retrieve it, or log on to the computer during class time to submit it. If turned in after due date, the homework assignment will receive no credit. We often evaluate and expand upon homework in class. It is up you to check for missed work; or you may contact another student, check the edmodo classroom, or the teacher outside of class time.

2. Homework is due at the beginning of class. You may not leave the room to

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Homework: Expect homework each night. Students should complete all written homework assignments and have them ready to turn in at the beginning of class on the due date. If you are absent on the day that a homework assignment is due (an assignment made on a day that you were present), the assignment is due on the day that you return to class. Make-up Work: Students should attend class each day. If you miss class due to an excused absence, it is your responsibility to obtain all missed work and assignments. I I lost my handout: All handouts given in class are posted in the edmodo classroom. You may access extra copies at any time. Unless you are absent, please do not ask me for your extra copy. Mythology and IPads We will frequently use an IPad for assignments. Assignments will be submitted electronically through the edmodo classroom, or in your marble composition notebook.

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MYTHOLOGY
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Battery Creek High School 1 Blue Dolphin Dr. Beaufort, SC Teacher: Phone: Homework Online: Edmodo code: Ms. Stephanie Weltz M.S.Ed 843-322-5471 www.edmodo.com l8zral

You may NOT use headphones while writing/working on the computer. Also, during times of direct instruction, it is vital that you turn away from your computer, or turn your chair at your table, so that you are facing the front of the room.

Unit Plans
Unit 1
CREATION MYTHS 1. Read creation myths from Egypt, Mesopotamia, India, China, Greece, Japan, Norway and the Bible. 2. Create a creation motif chart to compare/contrast motifs from stories read. 3. Write an original creation story of an imaginary place utilizing their choice of motifs and original characters. Skills reinforced are MLA format, narrative voice, and writing and grammar mechanics. 4. Write a comparison essay that requires them to choose two of the stories and discuss similarities/differences in theme, motifs, culture, and history. Skills reinforced are MLA format, writing and grammar mechanics 5. Be tested on their knowledge of creation myths and respective themes/motifs

6. Watch Star Trek 2: The Wrath of Khan and write a reflection paper as to how it relates to a modern day

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creation story myth THE OLYMPIAN FAMILY (GREECE AND ROME) 1. Read short stories about major Greek and Roman gods 2. Discuss the Heros Journey and write journal entries referring to how each type of mythological story follows the pattern of the Heros Journey 3. Research and create multimedia presentations on a god or goddess of their choosing 4. Identify names, domains, key relationships, attributes and associated symbolism of the major divine and human characters in the most famous stories of classical mythology 5. Write a Missing Myth in which they fully describe an original god or goddess and his/her domains, key relationships, attributes and associated symbolism. 6. Examine the myth of Romulus and Remus and the founding of Rome 7. Watch Clash of the Titans and write a reflection paper as to how it relates to a modern day take on the Olympian Family THE WORLD OF MAN 1. Discuss in writing parallels between ancient mythology and modern life, and document using MLA. 2. Examine, compare and/or contrast pairs of mythological lovers 3. Read and discuss the purpose of the stories of love affairs of Zeus with goddesses and with mortal women. 4. Watch Wrath of the Titans and write a reflection paper as to how the gods of ancient Greece began to lose power and the relationships between mortals and the gods. HEROES 1. In writing, discuss parallels between ancient mythology and modern life, and document using MLA. 2. Explore the concept of the hero throughout the ages through reading and writing 3. Examine Jasons quest for the Golden Fleece as part of the hero tradition. 4. Identify quests in mythology, in literature and in life 5. Examine elements of magic while evaluating Perseus heroic qualities. 6. Analyze Theseus value as an intellectual, compassionate hero. 7. Examine the cultural value of strength, while reading the story of Hercules. 8. Compare Jason, Perseus, Theseus, and Hercules as heroes. THE TROJAN WAR 1. In writing, discuss parallels between ancient mythology and modern life, and document using MLA. 2. Analyze the causes and effects of the curse on the House of Atreus. 3. Explain the ancient Greek belief in the cycle of evil, retribution, and purification.

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MYTHOLOGY
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Battery Creek High School 1 Blue Dolphin Dr. Beaufort, SC Teacher: Phone: Homework Online: Edmodo code: Ms. Stephanie Weltz M.S.Ed 843-322-5471 www.edmodo.com l8zral

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Examine the Greek belief in the infallibility of oracles and the futility of defying fate Discuss the relationship between the tragedy in the House of Athens and the demise of Greek mythology. 6. Watch Troy and write a reflection paper discussing the role of Achilles and the story of the fall of Troy NORSE MYTHOLOGY 1. In writing, discuss parallels between ancient mythology and modern life, and document using MLA. 2. Contrast the effect of the Greco-Roman climate on its people with the effect of the Nordic climate on its people. 3. Explain how Asgard differs from Mount Olympus. 4. Examine the importance that the Norse people placed on courage, as evidenced by their mythic heroes 5. Attack or defend the statement: The Norse conception of life was a reflection of the land in which they lived. 6. Using acquired knowledge of classical mythologys divinities, identify their Norse counterparts 7. Watch Thor and write a reflection paper discussing the modern day take on the realm of Asgard and the relationships between Loki, Thor and Odin. 8. Watch Beowulf and write a reflection paper in which they discuss the Heros Journey EGYPTIAN MYTHOLOGY 1. In writing, discuss parallels between ancient mythology and modern life, and document using MLA. 2. Identify names, domains, key relationships, attributes and associated symbolism of the major divine and human characters in the most famous stories of Egyptian mythology 3. Write a Missing Myth in which they fully describe an original god or goddess and his/her domains, key relationships, attributes and associated symbolism. 4. Watch The Mummy and clips from The Ten Commandments and write a reflection paper discussing the importance of the book of the dead and the plagues of Egypt ARTHURIAN LEGENDS 1. In writing, discuss parallels between ancient mythology and modern life, and document using MLA. 2. Create a personal coat of arms based on their reading of the Arthurian Legend 3. Explore the Arthurian codes of chivalry and courtly love as portrayed in art, film, books and poetry. 4. Use Web resources to explore historical and literary aspects of the King Arthur Legends 5. Discuss the Heros journey as it relates to Arthurian Legend and how this can be traced in the Star Wars trilogy. 6. Conduct research about the Robin Hood myth and watch clips of movies in order to write a reflection paper discussing how myths change over the course of time. 7. Watch Monty Python and the Holy Grail and King Arthur and write a reflection paper discussing the Heros Journey MYTH IN POPULAR CULTURE 1. In writing, discuss parallels between ancient mythology and modern life, and document using MLA. 2. Discuss how myths are carried into modern literature: Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Comics 3. Conduct research and create presentations in which they discuss how governments, public institutions , marketing of goods, etc. use mythological symbols 4. Discuss urban legends and their evolution into future mythology. 5. Write a research paper discussing why the same story lines repeat themselves regardless of distance MYTHICAL CREATURES AND WEAPONS 1. In writing, discuss parallels between ancient mythology and modern life, and document using MLA. 2. Review and discuss the monsters and weapons found in classical mythology 3. Work with a partner to explain how many monsters in classical mythology are connected to hero myths and why. 4. Examine the monsters of Norse mythology and their powers, abilities, and/or purposes.

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Battery Creek High School 1 Blue Dolphin Dr. Beaufort, SC Teacher: Phone: Homework Online: Edmodo code: Ms. Stephanie Weltz M.S.Ed 843-322-5471 www.edmodo.com l8zral

5. Draw and write about a modern-day monster (vampires, werewolves, Frankenstein, Chupacabra, etc.) 6. Watch Van Helsing and write a reflection paper discussing the weaving of previous knowledge of 7.
mythical creatures to create suspense in movies. Conduct a Deadliest Warrior contest in which students compare and contrast the strengths, weaknesses and abilities of modern day monsters and weapons

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