Greek Mythology Test

Today is a test day. Students who are absent should download the study and be prepared to take the test within two days after returning to school.

Greek Myth Review - "Bluff"

Copies of the study guide will be distributed and students will participate in a review game to prepare for Wednesday's test on Greek Mythology.

Life after High School - Counselor Visit

Ms. Barber will be visiting our Mythology class and preparing us for the upcoming events for juniors and seniors that will help prepare them for their futures.

College Fair - Thursday, September 25 8:15-11:30 at Flathead High School.
Be sure to select at least three booths that you plan on visiting. Register for the College Cash at www.montanacolleges.com/scholarships for the chance to win $1000.

Senior Seminar - October 10 (8:00-3:15) at Flathead Valley Community College.

Juniors and Seniors planning to attend college need to register for the ACT/SAT/PSAT. For dates and times, visit your guidance counselor.

Interpretation Essay

Students will be expected to write an essay interpreting a Greek romance myth of their choice. They will be working in small groups to collaborate ideas and analyze myths, but essays must independently written.

Interpretation Essay assignment expectations, question prompts, and outline templates.

Assignment Due Dates:

Monday - Select and read myth.
Tuesday - Group discussion and collaboration.
Wednesday - Finish notes and complete outline.
Thursday and Friday - Work days in the Writing Center.

Essays due Friday, September 19 at 4:00.

Blog Account

1. Set up an email account if you do not have one.

2. Go to blogger.com and set up a blog.

Your username and password should be your email address and same password.

Your blog title should be:
Myth – Period (#) 2008-2009.

Your display name should be:
first name last name initial

Your blog address should be:
FHS first name last name initial 2009 (blogger will automatically add a “blogspot.com”).

3.Send Ms. Turcotte an email (jsturcotte@gmail.com) with the copy and pasted address of your final blog address. View your blog first and then copy and paste the address into an email message. Please copy and paste so that spellings and numbers are exact.

4. Type up your “Expanded Definition of Myth” and enter it as a new post in your Myth blog OR post a paragraph summary of the three different levels of interpretation that can be used when reading myths.

3 Levels of Interpretation

Today's lecture focuses on three different levels of interpretation that should be considered when reading and analyzing mythology. These three levels are based on the the differences in the physical, social, and personal realms of existence. It is an objective of the course to consider the complexity and depth of the "entertaining stories" as a way to relate mythology to our own lives and make comparisons between cultures, regardless of time or place.

Demeter and Dionysus Discussion

In small groups, discuss the questions on the handout. Each member is responsible for participating in the discussion and composing an independent written response. I recommend taking notes while people are sharing ideas and then taking a few minutes to draft your own summary of main ideas and points discussed. Be comprehensive and specific in your responses. Discussion and note-taking should take place in class; be sure to cover all questions before bell. Completed answers will be due Thursday, 9/11/08.