March 15, 2012

Homework• Spelling pg 113– Quiz Tomorrow!!

• Literature pg 746 #1-5• Test Wednesday on

Chapter 5 and literature

Do NowHave you ever known someone who ignored

caution and did something dangerous?

Write your thoughts and feelings about

failing to listen to good advice.

Class work

• Pg 742 Prometheus– Time and Place– Vocabulary Preview

Another Journal Entry

Think about the expression “knowledge is power” what does it mean? Do you agree or

disagree with it? Why?

March 16, 2012

Homework• Literature pg 740 #1-10• Test Wednesday– Chapter Five– Icarus and Daedalus– Prometheus

Do Now• Spelling Quiz• Literature pg 736 – Time and Place– Vocabulary Preview

“Prometheus” pg 743retold by

Bernard EvslinGenre: Myth

Characters

• Characters:• Prometheus- a young Titan who is stubborn in

his ways , goes to see Zeus on Mount Olympus and suffers great consequences

• Zeus- the great lord of the sky who hates explicit questions

Literary Element

• Theme:– A theme is the message, or general truth about

life, expressed in a work of literature. A piece of writing may have a stated theme, which is expressed directly, or implied theme, which is revealed gradually through the thoughts and actions of characters.

1.What is the theme of “Prometheus”? Support your answer with ideas and examples and quotations from the myth.

Answer

• Knowledge can be both a useful and dangerous tool. The giver of knowledge must take responsibility for their actions

March 19, 2012

• Vocabulary pg 134-135• Test Wednesday

“Icarus and Daedalus” by Josephine Preston

Peabodypage 736

Genre: Myth

Characters

• Characters:• Daedalus- a master architect who makes

wings for himself and his son to escape from prison.

• Icarus- Daedalus’ son who falls while flying too close to the sun.

• King Minos- An evil king who imprisons Daedalus and his son Icarus.

Literary Element: Myth

• People in every culture throughout the world have created ancient stories of unknown origins, often involving gods and heroes.

• Myths originally helped people try to explain how natural events and human actions happened.

• Collections of myths, known as mythologies, generally account for everything in the experience of a particular culture.

• Greeks and Romans have a rich tradition of mythology.

Compare Myths

• “Icarus and Daedalus” and “Prometheus” are Greek myths that portray characters attempting to use intelligence to outwit their fates. The theme of knowledge and freedom play an important role in both of these myths.– Answer questions on page 747

Answers

• Deadelus makes wings with which he can fly. He escaped from the island with Icarus, but in the end he loses his son.

• Prometheus steals fire and gives it to human beings. He reaches his goal but is punished terribly.

• Because ignorant Icarus and defiant Prometheus ignore advice, they suffer terrible consqequences.

Story # 1 Plot Summary

• Prometheus asks Zeus why he did not give humans the gift of fire. Zeus explains that humans would misuse fire and have many troubles, including disease, war, old age, and worry. Prometheus disobeys Zeus and introduces fire to humans. When Zeus find out, he has Prometheus captured and chained to a rock, with two vultures to guard and torture Prometheus forever. Centuries later, Prometheus is finally rescued by Hercules.

Story # 2 Plot Summary

• King Minos has imprisoned the master architect Daedalus and his son, Icarus, on an island. Daedalus builds wings they can use to escape. He warns the boy not to fly too high or too low, but in the joy of flying, Icarus forgets the warning. When he flies too close to the sun, his wings melt, and in terror he falls to his death. Filled with grief, Daedalus vows never to attempt to fly again.

March 20, 2012

Homework• Finish any class work

worksheet• Vocabulary pg 135• Test moved to Thursday.

Extra help after school Wednesday

Do Now • Worksheet