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January 12 Class/homework-This should be a review of Greek mythology before we read //The Adventures of Ulysses//. Be prepared to answer fun facts about the gods and the most familiar of Greek myths! Can you say "Toga Party"?

Research the 12 Major Greek gods and create a chart which includes the following information: Poseidon, Cronus and Rhea, god of the sea, trident, Neptune You may use the following link to a popular website or browse the web for your research. [|Mythman]
 * Name, parents, domain, powers, symbol, Roman counterpart**
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January 13 Class/homework-Speaking of answering fun facts about Greek gods and myths, try these questions on the following websites: [|Fun Fact Quiz][|Fun Fact quiz 2]Read the above guide for a project on the gods. You will be asked to create a "Wanted Poster" for a particular character in Greek mythology. After reviewing some myths( see your textbook and read the Greek myths //PhaethonSon of Apollo// and //Orpheus and Eurydice//) and from your research of the gods, choose 1 character, decide on a crime, an alias, and a reward. You will also need a picture saved to a folder on your computer. When we return to school( I hope soon; I miss ya'll) we will create the posters and share your knowledge of these bad-behaving, notoriously fun loving mythological creatures!

January 14 Class/homework- Myths are an important part of the oral tradition of literature. The Greeks used myths to explain their world. Knowing this,use the internet or any books you might have about mythology and read an additional myth. Record the title, main characters, conflict, and what you think the lesson was or thing explained.


 * Wanted Poster Project-[[file:WANTED Poster.doc]]**