Lighthouse Christian Academy Incoming 6th Grade Summer Reading and Writing Assignments D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths

God has spoken to mankind throughout the ages, meeting them and speaking to them in language that they could understand. His Truth was hidden, but not completely absent from the ancient world.The Messiah, Christ, the Lord, came in fulfillment of the scriptures and the Bible is the culminating Truth that is handed down to us, his people. Greek mythology can show us glimpses of how HIS TRUTH and BEAUTY flow through all ages, and through all peoples, and yet, is incomplete without the resurrected Christ. It is useful to take a look at these pagan stories and see what little truths they carry, as well as, what Truth they misunderstand.

This summer, you will need to read D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths, and complete a ​ ​ writing assignment and a poster presentation for the book. This book can be purchased ​ ​ new or used online or borrowed from the library. You will discuss these stories in Bible class the first week of 6th grade and present your project in Latin class. Please see the requirements on the following pages. Read the book throughout the summer completely before starting the written and project work. Don’t hesitate to contact Mrs. McFarren regarding any questions you may have.

Pax Christi,

Magistra Eileen McFarren Mrs. Susi Hackman [email protected]

Lighthouse Christian Academy Incoming 6th Grade Summer Reading and Writing Assignments D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths

Art Response

After reading D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths, look at the following works of ​ ​ art. Choose three stories to consider more deeply. Complete an art response for ​ ​ each of the three chosen stories. Your writing must be at a Please use complete ​ ​ sentences and type your work! Print your three responses. Next, choose one ​ ​ ​ of your three art responses and make a poster to present to your Latin class. It must include 1) the title, the art response, and the artwork you are presenting.

CHOICES: choose 3 of the following stories for your art response

Pandora Echo and Narcissus

Theseus and the Minataur Helios and Phaethon

Deucalion and Pyrrha Prometheus

Icarus and Daedalus Orpheus and Euridice

Creation Demeter and Persephone

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Lighthouse Christian Academy Incoming 6th Grade Summer Reading and Writing Assignments D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths

Echo and Narcissus Nicolas Poussin

Lighthouse Christian Academy Incoming 6th Grade Summer Reading and Writing Assignments D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths

Theseus and the Minataur, Antoine Louis Barye, 1840 Lighthouse Christian Academy Incoming 6th Grade Summer Reading and Writing Assignments D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths

Deucalion and Pyrrha RUBENS, PETER PAUL 1636 - 1637 Lighthouse Christian Academy Incoming 6th Grade Summer Reading and Writing Assignments D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths

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Prometheus / Cossiers

Lighthouse Christian Academy Incoming 6th Grade Summer Reading and Writing Assignments D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths

Icarus Falls Matisse

Lighthouse Christian Academy Incoming 6th Grade Summer Reading and Writing Assignments D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths

Creation Michaelangelo

Lighthouse Christian Academy Incoming 6th Grade Summer Reading and Writing Assignments D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths

Pandora’s Box Odilon Redon Lighthouse Christian Academy Incoming 6th Grade Summer Reading and Writing Assignments D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths

Orpheus and Eurydice, Camille Carot

Lighthouse Christian Academy Incoming 6th Grade Summer Reading and Writing Assignments D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths

Dante Gabriel Rossetti Persephone Lighthouse Christian Academy Incoming 6th Grade Summer Reading and Writing Assignments D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths

Helios and Phaethon Peter Paul Rubens

Lighthouse Christian Academy Incoming 6th Grade Summer Reading and Writing Assignments D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths

DIRECTIONS: Look at the artwork for the above stories and choose three works of art ​ and complete an art response for those five using the specified format. You might have to do a little research to answer the questions.

Name of Artwork ______

Name of Artist ______

1. What do you see?

2. What colors and materials are prominent?

3. What is the setting?

4. What do you think is happening?

5. How does your knowledge of the myth help you understand this artwork and how does the artwork add to your knowledge of the myth?

Lighthouse Christian Academy Incoming 6th Grade Summer Reading and Writing Assignments D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths

DIRECTIONS: Choose one work of art and one art response and make a poster ​ presentation that includes:

TITLE of Myth

Title of Artwork Art Response Name of Artist Place a print of the painting of your Place your art response here. Write choice here full answers in complete sentences.

Your Name and Date

Be prepared to discuss your chosen myth in class with reference to D’Aulaires’ Book of Greek Myths and the artwork. ​