ERROR: Hero's Journey Podcast

A couple of students have informed me that they encountered an ERROR message from Google Drive when attempting to listen to/download the Hero's Journey Podcast, which was linked on Friday.
Here are a couple of options, if you're stuck:

1. This is a link to a copied and re-uploaded Hero's Journey Podcast File (67mb). It's still on Google Drive though, which means at some point, it too will reach an Access Limit. No, I don't know what the Access Limit is.
2. The podcast is also hosted on NPR's website (I think.) Click this link to go to the TED Radio Hour page on NPR's website.
3. This podcast is available, for FREE, in the iTunes Store. Click this link to open your iTunes, and download the file from Apple. Make sure you get Episode #112, The Hero's Journey. It was originally published on 12/17/15, so look closely to make sure you find the right one
1. Also, this is the original recording, and as such, will contain ads.
4. And just in case you lost your hard copy of the Podcast Listening Guide Questions that I gave out on friday, I'm re-linking the document here.

Perseus & Medusa

First, I checked students' annotations of the Perseus chapter, as well as the details in the Perseus column of the Hero chart.

Then, we watched a film presentation of the myth in class today. There was (almost) no CGI, and students were disappointed, but well-behaved.
HW:
Listen to The Hero's Journey Podcast (click link to access audio)

• It's a big file, and I recommend you download it, instead of just streaming it over the internet.
• Complete the Hero's Journey Listening Guide Questions

Intro to Greek Heroes

How To Identify a Hero .pdf

On The Nature of Love (5 & 6)

Short classes for students today, as Clubs met for the first time this semester!
Upon arrival, and after attendance, students were offered a 15Q Review Kahoot over Ch. 5 & 6. Scores will be formative grades.
After that, students were allowed to use their Mythology books in order to complete the On the Nature of Love Worksheet. While students worked on the document, I came around and checked student Annotations on 5 & 6.
Lastly, students had the opportunity to share feedback with their small groups, and the class, about the statements on the sheet and their own agreement or disagreement with them.

HW:

• Read Ch. 7: Quest for the Golden Fleece
• Also, annotate
• Small quiz over the Love Chapters tomorrow
• Membean Session: 1/15-1/28

8 Brief Tales Review Sheet

Link to Review Chart

Snow Day Update: Tues 1/16

The following email was just sent out to all Freshmen via eVrits:

Good Afternoon, MLK Freshmen!

As you know, MNPS has had to cancel classes in response to the snowy weather and frigid temperatures we’ve had. Schools will not be in session today, Jan. 16th, or tomorrow, Jan. 17th.

In order to keep pace with our curriculum for this 9 weeks, Mrs. Syes and Mr. Tidyman would like all Freshmen to be aware of the following assignments and reminders:

Assuming that School will be back in session Thursday, Jan. 18th:

• Read Mythology Chapter 5: Cupid and Psyche
• Complete Annotations
• Read Mythology Chapter 6: Eight Brief Tales of Lovers
• Complete Annotations
• Mythology Quiz #1:
• Originally scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 16, the Quiz has been moved to Thursday, Jan. 18th.
• The Quiz will assess student comprehension and understanding of The Introduction, Ch. 1 (The Gods & Lesser Gods), Ch. 2 (Two Great Gods of the Earth), and Ch. 3 (Creation)
• Study material, including questions and Powerpoints from class, are available on Mrs. Syes’ Blackboard portal, or Mr. Tidyman’s website, respectively.
• Membean:
• The previous session closed Sunday, Jan. 14th.
• The Membean Quiz to accompany this studying session will be given Thursday, the 18th
• The New Session began Monday, Jan. 15th, and runs until Sunday, Jan. 28th. Yes, Membean is still going on, regardless of snow days.
• Afterschool Study Session:
• Mrs. Syes and Mr. Tidyman will be holding an after school study session over Mythology on Thursday, Jan. 18th, from 3:15pm - 4:15pm
• Focus will be on the assigned chapters on Love and Lovers (5 & 6)

Enjoy these snow days today and tomorrow! Be safe, stay warm, and curl up with Chapters 5 & 6 of Mythology.

See you Thursday!

— Mrs. Syes & Mr. Tidyman

Regarding the Weather

Enjoy the long weekend! Be safe!

Here are a few reminders that Mrs. Syes asked me to share with Freshmen:

There have been a few updates to our class calendar. All students were made aware in class.

The Mythology Quiz # 1 has been moved to Tuesday, January 16^th. The quiz will cover the Introduction to Mythology and chapters 1-3.

Study guides and other study materials are available on this website.

Homework for January 11^th – read and annotate chapter 3, study for the upcoming quiz, finish the second string handout.

The Membean quiz is still scheduled for Tuesday, January 16^th.

Demeter, and Dionysus...or...

...A Season for Moderation.

The Greeks were wise in their study of human nature, no question about it. Today's exploration and reinforcement of Chapter 2: Two Great Gods of Earth, demonstrates this.

First, students received this Second String Gods worksheet. It is not HW, it is not for a grade - it is simply a resource students are invited to use as they study for next Tuesday's Mythology Quiz #1.

While students worked on that document, I came around to check on students' annotations from chapter 2. Some students completed the assignment, others did not.

Then, classes reviewed the particularly human significance of Demeter and Dionysus with the help of these Powerpoint slides:

Link to the Demeter and Dionysus Review Powerpoint

HW:

• Read and Annotate Ch. 3: Creation
• Squeak in some Membean! Session closes Sunday 1/14 @ midnight!
• Be safe out there with this weather!

Mythology: Study Guide

This is a complete study guide for Edith Hamilton's Mythology.

It includes several chapters that Mrs. Syes and I are skipping. Use only what you want, or need.

This is not required, it is simply offered as a study tool and comprehension assistant.

Review Lecture: The Intro

This is a link to the Powerpoint I taught from for today's Intro. to Classical Mythology Review Lesson. Missed the notes? Get them from a classmate.

HW:

• Read, and annotate, Ch. 2: Two Great Gods of the Earth
• Link to Annotation Guide for Mythology
• Hint: It's Demeter and Dionysus

Greek God Charades!

Today, students drew names of ancient Greek deities. They then had a couple of minutes to come up with a way to present that god or goddess to the class in a Charades/Pictionary kind of way.

Saw some super-cool ideas, including but not limited to: A couple of Earthquakes, the "wave" (like from sports games), various wedding proposals, and the "Water Dance" in 4th.

Good job!

HW: 

• Bring Notes notebook to class tomorrow for Intro to Mythology lecture
• Do Membean (Ends Sunday)

MYTH: Kahoot, The Gods, and Special Guest!

Today's bellringer activity was a review Kahoot on the Introduction to Classical Mythology (formative).

Then, students had a large parcel of class time to begin reading Chapter 1: The Gods. Their classwork activity was to complete the Who's Who on Mount Olympus God Chart (see post below for download link).

Also! Special Guest,

Mrs. Prather!
Joined us to share information about
AP Human Geography
and
AP European History
Click the course for the info sheet .pdf

HW:

• Finish Reading Ch. 1: The Gods
• Complete the Gods Chart (link in post below from Friday)
• Do a session of Membean

Beginning MYTHOLOGY

Woo, it sure was cold outside! Cold enough for our second 2-hr Delay of the year! It was pretty...cool.

Students today received the 'Before Beginning Mythology' Anticipation Guide, and were invited to share their answers.

HW:

• Read the Introduction to Classical Mythology (it's before Part One Chapter One)
• Yes, it's dry and boring. But it's important and it's necessary, so read it.
• Complete the Introduction Study Guide Questions
• The back of this document also contained the Big 12 Deity Chart. This is not for HW, but it is a document we'll need in class next week.
• Do some Membean!
• Current session lasts from 1/3-1/14

And Merry Christmas to Da Squad members!!!

'unHappiness' In Class Writing Day

Students had the class, and the laptops, to draft their Writing Across Texts responses.

HW:

• Mythology Unit Begins tomorrow
• Membean Session 7: 1/3-1/14

Writing Across Texts

Writing Task Document