English I Honors Signed forms due Wed., Aug. 26th!August 24, 2015 Remind 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. #3Agenda:•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

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.

The MummyTroyMonty Python and the Holy GrailStargateAladdinGhostbustersPirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl.Clash of the TitansJason and the ArgonautsExcaliburHercules: The Legendary Journeys / Xena: Warrior PrincessLord of the Rings series

Harry Potter seriesA Midsummer Night’s DreamThe OdysseyMists of AvalonHelen of TroyArabian NightsDark Kingdom: The Dragon KingO Brother, Where Art Thou?HerculesKing ArthurSinbad: Legend of the Seven SeasBeowulfThorPercy Jackson seriesThe Hobbit series

English I HonorsAugust 25, 2015Bell 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 •Complete Concluding Questions sheet•Turn in the following today (stapled together in this order)

1. Mythology sheet2. Homework sheet (with copy/print out of chosen

myth)3. Comparing and Contrasting the Myths of the World

sheet4. Concluding Questions

Reminders: • How to Read Literature… Questions

due Thurs., Aug. 27th!• Mythology Quiz on Thurs., Aug. 27th!

English I HonorsAugust 26, 2015Bell 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 •Complete Concluding Questions sheet•Turn in the following today (stapled together in this order)

1. Mythology sheet2. Homework sheet (with copy/print out of chosen

myth)3. Comparing and Contrasting the Myths of the World

sheet4. Concluding Questions

Reminders: • How to Read Literature… Questions

due Fri., Aug. 28th!• Mythology Quiz on Fri., Aug. 28th!

English I HonorsAugust 27, 2015

Bell work:  How are we able to get past our differences to obtain a sense of belonging? - #5Agenda:•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)

1. Mythology sheet2. Homework sheet (with copy/print out of chosen

myth)3. Comparing and Contrasting the Myths of the

World sheet4. Concluding Questions

I.D. pictures today!

English I HonorsAugust 28, 2015

Bell work:  How are we able to get past our differences to obtain a sense of belonging? - #5Agenda:•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)

1. Mythology sheet2. Homework sheet (with copy/print out of chosen

myth)3. Comparing and Contrasting the Myths of the

World sheet4. Concluding Questions

I.D. pictures today!