December 9, 2014 Cultural Values - Ceres and Proserpina

Homework: Finish explanation myth paragraph - (7-10 sentences)

Objective

I can evaluate how a culture's values are conveyed through its oral traditions.

Warm Up:Using your notes from yesterday, make a Venn Diagram with three

circles comparing and contrasting myths, legends and tall tales.Come up with at least 2-3 bullets per circle / intersection

Myth

LegendTall tale

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1. Reread the boxed details. What qualities and powers make Orion special?

2. Here is a common stylistic element in the traditional tales of many cultures: A king or other powerful man sets, difficult, even impossible tasks for a young man who wants to marry his daughter. Why do you think the kings in this myth gives Orion such a challenge?

3. Whom does Orion turn to for help with his problem? Explain what his actions in lines 21-27 suggest about ancient Greek beliefs?

4. Review lines 16-18 and 25-28. What role do the gods play in Orion's life?

5. Reread lines 34-44. What human qualities do Apollo and Artemis display?

6. How does Apollo trick Artemis into "destroying" Orion?

7. What mystery of the universe does this myth explain?

Turn to pg. 682 in your Literature book

Let's read the "How Powerful is Love" paragraph and then answer the "List It" question

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Ceres and Proserpina

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A. Classical myths

Reread lines 6-9. What extraordinary power is Pluto exhibiting?

B. Classical myths

Myths, and other classical stories have motifs, or recurring story elements, such as magical transformations and wicked stepmothers. This passage features a common motif: a god or goddess takes a human form, but the disguise is ruined when people see the god doing something extraordinary. Look for other motifs in this myth and ask yourself how they affect the story.

C. Cause and effect

Reread lines 46-61. What are the effects of the queen's scream?

D. Classical myths

What extraordinary abilities has Ceres displayed?

E. Cause and effect

What are the effects of the trick Pluto plays on Proserpina?

Homework assignment:

Think about something in nature that interests you - an animal, something about the weather, etc. Create a brief, one paragraph (7-10 sentences) story that serves to "explain" this subject. Try to come up with something CREATIVE, so do not say that rain is because the gods were sad and crying. Try to pick something unique, and don't just do a slight twist on something we have already read or that you have read before.