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Eng 2A - Greek/Roman Mythology 776 - 37 BCE (Before Common Era or Before Christ)

CCGPS and I CAN statements ELACC9-10RI1: Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. 1 I CAN correctly cite my source in my writing, incorporating it smoothly to support my answer. 2 I CAN use the text to find answers 3 I CAN use the information from the text to make inferences. 4 I CAN read an excerpt of Greek/Roman writing and infer what the author means. ELACC9-10RI2: Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text. 6 I CAN read historical, biographical and mythological texts and analyze the differences in structure, purpose and development. ELACC9-10L5: Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. a. Interpret figures of speech (e.g., euphemism, oxymoron) in context and analyze their role in the text. 7 I CAN read Greek/Roman and interpret symbols and determine the purpose for the . 8 I CAN create a project that demonstrates my ability to interpret symbols

Task Timeline -it should take you no more THAN the time indicated for each task! Task NO MORE THAN Task 1 2-3 class periods Task 2 2 - 3 class periods Task 3 2 - 3 class periods Task 4 2 - 3 class periods Task 5 2 class periods Task 6 1 class period

Task 1. Greek/Roman Power Point 2 - 3 class periods 1. Create a Power point of the 16 persons and places listed below. 1. Title page 2. One page per person/place 3. Sources page (last page) 2. Tell the following about each: 1. If it's a person, tell 1. when born and died 2. why the person is important 3. whether the person is related to Greek history or Roman history. 4. include web addres for the page where you obtained the information. 2. If it's a place, tell 1. when it was founded or built 2. why it is important 3. whether it is related to Greek history or Roman history 4. include web addres for the page where you obtained the information. You can use these websites to help you in your research. Greek websites Roman websites http://www.ancientgreece.com/s/Main_Page/ http://courses.wcupa.edu/jones/his101/TIMELINE/T-ROMAN.HTM http://www.ancientgreece.com/s/History/ http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/romans/people/ http://www.ancientgreece.com/s/People/Main_Page/ http://www.unrv.com/empire/roman-history.php http://www.livius.org/pi-pm/plutarch/plutarch.htm 1. Plutarch 4. Julius 7. Acropolis 10. Archimedes 13. Pythgoras 2. Homer 5. Aristotle 8. Sophocles 11. Hannibal 14. Hippocrates 3. 6. 9. Parthenon 12. Plato 15. in Task 2. Greek Myths Use the following links to answer the following questions. Greek Gods and Goddesses http://www.theoi.com/greek-mythology/olympian-gods.html For the below Greek gods and goddesses, tell (1) what they were /goddess of and (2) tell their Roman name. These are the 12 major Olympian gods and goddesses. 1. Aphrodite 2. 3. Ares 4. Artemis 5. 6. Demeter 7. Hera 8. 9. 10. 11. Poseidon 12. 13. BONUS QUESTION: , god of the , was equal in power to Zeus and Poseidon. Tell why he is not Greek/Roman symbols in the Modern World Using the links below, for each business, product, or city, tell which god or goddess it was named after. Business Names American Cities http://greekmythologytoday.com/biz.html http://greekmythologytoday.com/places.html 1. Nike 8. Athens GA 2. 9. Atlanta GA 3. Apollo Theater 10. Homer GA 4. Hermes Boutique 11. Griffin GA 5. Midas 12. Sparta GA 6. Odyssey Travel 13. Clyo GA 7. Pandora Jewelry Greek Myths Read the following 3 myths and complete a mythology graphic organizer for each myth. See your teacher if you cannot locate the graphic organizer. Creation of the World http://www.greekmythology.com/Myths/The_Myths/The_Creation/the_creation.html The Birth of Zeus, the King of the Godshttp://www.greek-gods.info/greek-gods/zeus/stories/zeus-king-of-the-gods/ Italian Cinderella http://www.pitt.edu/~dash/type0510a.html#italy

Task 3. Ancient Greek/Roman Nonfiction. This task requires you to read from biographical, historical, philosophical, and scientific (medicine, astronomy, biology, physics, etc) texts. DIRECTIONS: Read the following excerpts of ancient Greek and Roman nonfiction and answer the questions. Then complete the activity at the end of this task. 1. Hippocrates - On Airs, Waters, and Places - Click on each link and read the excerpts from Hippocrates' On Airs, Waters, and Places. Then answer the following the questions that follow. http://classics.mit.edu/Hippocrates/airwatpl.3.3.html 1. According to Hippocrates, if one lived in a city that was "exposed to hot winds" but "sheltered from north winds," what sorts of things might a person suffer from? (List at least for men and five for women). http://classics.mit.edu/Hippocrates/airwatpl.5.5.html 2. The healthiest cities face which direction? 3. Describe the inhabitants of such cities. 4. What is the central theme or idea of this writing? 5. What is the purpose of this writing - is it historical, biographical, philosophical, or scientific? 6. How does the subject matter and the tone reflect the thinking of the culture of the Greeks and Romans? 2. - The African Wars http://classics.mit.edu/Caesar/african.html Read Chapters 1 and 2 of The African Wars 1. First, define "legion" - how many men make up a legion? 2. In Ch. 1, how many men and animals does the enemy have? 3. In Ch. 2, how many men does Caesar manage to get? 4. What is Caesar preparing for? 5. What is the central theme or idea of this writing? 6. What is the purpose of this writing - is it historical, biographical, philosophical, or scientific? 3. Aristotle - The Athenian Constitution http://classics.mit.edu/Aristotle/athenian_const.mb.txt Read Part 1 & 2 1. What is an oligarchical government? (google it if you need to) 2. Which class of people comprised the serfs? 3. Serfs were usually tenants on someone else's land. What happened if the serf failed to pay his rent? 4. What is the purpose of this writing? 5. What is the central theme or idea of this writing? 6. How does the subject matter and the tone reflect the thinking of the culture of the Greeks and Romans? 4. Analyze. In a chart (on your own paper), analyze what each type of writing from Task 3 - biographical, historical, philosophical, and scientific texts. If scientific, be specific as to medicine, astronomy, biology, physics, etc. Use the below example to help draw your chart on your paper. 1. Include the title of the piece of writing, the author's name, and the type of writing it is. 2. Make your chart neat and professional looking. Below is an example of how to set it up. Title Author Type of Writing

Task 4. Project 1. Find and compare/contrast an Egyptian creation myth to a Greek or Roman creation myth. Use the links provided below to find Egyptian and Greek/Roman creation myths. OR get the following book from Dr. Gray The Illustrated Book of Myths 1. First, summarize each myth - be sure to indicate which myth is Greek/Roman and which is Egyptian. Include the title of each myth and the approximate time it was written. 2. In a chart, discuss similarities - similar characters? Similar events? Similar outcomes? Similar symbols? 1 Identify similarities and differences - and describe them. 2 Use the provided links to help your research 3 CITE YOUR SOURCES! You must put the webPAGE addresses on a Egyptian Roman/Greek http://www.mythome.org/creategy.html http://www.pitt.edu/~dash/creation-ovid.html http://classics.mit.edu/Ovid/metam.1.first.html

Compare Contrast - Who are the main characters of the myth? - Describe the differences in how the world was created - What role does each character play in the myth? - Describe the differences in what was created - How was the world created? - Describe any other differences you can find - Symbols - what symbols are used to represent similar things? Task 5. Final Exam Project Slides for this unit 1 class period The Final Exam Project consists of a Power Point presentation that reflects upon each unit you complete for this course. As you complete each unit in this course, you will add to the Final Exam Project so that it will be complete when you finish up the last unit in the course. 1. Open the Final Exam Project that you started in the Basics Unit 2. Scroll to the last page of the project 3. At the top menu bar, select the NEW SLIDE icon to create a new blank slide 4. In the slide title bar, type the name of the unit you are completing (see example) 5. For each task you will include the FIVE following things NOTE: You will have ONE task PER slide. 1.) TASK. Name the task (see example at right) 2.) PURPOSE. Tell the purpose of each TASK. NOTE: This may or may not be stated directly on your syllabus … you might have to INFER (gasp!) what the purpose is. 3.) "I CAN" statement. For each TASK completed, list the "I Can" statements that address the activity. (NOTE: you might have to figure this one out for yourself (or ask your teacher!!) 4.) ADDRESSED. Tell whether each activity/assignment address one or more of the following: a. GRAMMAR b. LITERATURE c. WRITING d. CRITICAL THINKING 5.) WHAT I LEARNED Tell what you learned in each activity/assignment. Task 6. Grade yourself. 1 class period 1. Get blank self-assessment sheet from your teacher. 2. Write each "I Can" statement above in a separate box. 3. Then rate yourself based on the criteria. 4. Put all of your work in the order it is listed in the syllabus. 5. Bring all your work and the completed rubric to your teacher to discuss your work and your

13. BONUS QUESTION: Hades, god of the Underworld, was equal in power to Zeus and Poseidon. Tell why he is not