Do NowSeptember 13th, 2011

In your Writer’s Notebook:

Create a list of 7-10 questions that people want answered about their existence. For example, “What’s our purpose?”

*Take out personal narrative to be collected.

Today’s Agenda

Active/Passive Voice Exercise Mythology Unit vocabulary Read Greek Creation Myth

and Norse Creation Myth

Homework: Due Thursday For each vocabulary word:

- create a sentence that uses the word correctly in context and indicates it’s meaning- draw an illustration that represents the word- create a mnemonic device (memory trick)

• Handout: Research vocab. word and the myth/god or goddess it deviates from

Reminder Your personal narrative grade will be deducted by 5% for each day it is late.

Each day does not mean each class day (Orange day)

There are multiple ways that you can send me your personal narrative even if I don’t have you in class.

Examples of Passive/Active Voice

Examples: Active: The children ate the cookies. Passive: The cookies were eaten by

the children.

Active: The gophers dug the tunnels. Passive: The tunnels were dug by the

gophers.

Let’s Practice

Directions: Change the sentences below to the active voice.1. The statue is being visited by hundreds of

tourists every year. 2. My books were stolen by someone

yesterday. 3. These books had been left in the classroom

by a careless student. 4. Coffee is raised in many parts of Hawaii by

plantation workers. 5. The house had been broken into by

someone while the owners were on vacation.

Let’s Practice

Directions: Change the sentences below to the passive voice.1. Children cannot open these bottles easily. 2. The government built a road right outside

her front door. 3. Mr. Ross broke the antique vase as he

walked through the store. 4. When she arrived, the changes amazed

her. 5. The construction workers are making

street repairs all month long.

Active or Passive?Change to the opposite1. Coffee is drank by many teachers.2. The dirt was eaten by the boy.3. The test was taken by us.4. The basketball was last touched by Tim Duncan.5. This poem was composed by a seven-year-old boy.6. Jeremy Irons played King Arthur’s role.7. Rhonda was asked by Will if she could interrupt

her beauty regimen to go to the mall.8. The nuclear reactors were supplied by the North

Koreans.9. The war experience haunted every soldier.10.The fatty deposits clogged the man’s arteries.

atrophy (noun/verb)

Definition: the wasting away of a part of the body or an organ

Roots:a (prefix)- not, withouttrophe- nourishment, food

Synonyms: Degeneration, deterioration, decay

Antonyms: Strength, growth, improvement

Atropos

One of the three Fates who was responsible for cutting the thread of life She was known as the "inflexible" or

"inevitable" and cut this thread with the "abhorred shears.”

“Atrophy” means to waste or wither away (die) hence this word is related to Atropos, whose job it was to end human existence.

halcyon (adjective)(Myth about Alcyone)

Definition: calm, peaceful, tranquil, joyful; prosperous, rich

Roots:

halo – salt Synonyms:

Untroubled, still, heavenly; wealthy Antonyms:

Turbulent, chaotic

herculean (adjective)

Definition: having or requiring great strength or effort

Roots:Hercules +-an (suffix)- relating to

Synonyms: Almighty, colossal, powerful

Antonyms: Weak, limp, powerless, frail

labyrinthine (adj.)

Definition: complex or complicated Roots:

lab- slide, slip

ine (suffix)- of, or pertaining to

Synonyms: tangled, mazy, convoluted

Antonyms: simple, straightforward

mercurial (adjective)

Definition: unpredictable, lively, active, impulsive

Roots:Mercury +ial- relating to

Synonyms: Fickle, flighty, animated

Antonyms: Predictable, consistent

muse (verb)

Definition: to think or meditate on Synonyms: consider, ponder,

ruminate Antonyms: neglect, ignore

narcissistic (adjective)

Definition: excessive self-love, vain Synonyms:

Egotistical, self-centered, conceited Antonyms:

Selfless, modest, unselfish

nemesis (noun)

Definition: one that inflicts retribution or vengeance

Roots:

nem – to divide, to take Synonyms:

Enemy, plague, affliction Antonyms:

Partner, ally, friend

pantheon (noun) Definition: a family group of gods and

goddesses; a house of worship Roots:

pan- alltheos- god

Synonyms: Sanctuary, shrine,

temple

promethean (adjective) Definition: boldly original or creative Roots:

Prometheus +-an (suffix)- relating to

Synonyms: innovative, imaginative Antonyms: uninspiring,

untalented

saturnine (adjective)

Definition: sluggish, gloomy, dark and brooding

Roots:Saturn +ine (suffix)- relating to, the

nature of Synonyms:

Depressed, melancholy, solemn Antonyms:

Happy, cheerful, upbeat

somnolent (adjective)

Definition: sleepy, drowsy Roots:

somn - sleeplent (suffix)- full of

Synonyms: Tired, dozy, listless

Antonyms: Energized, awake, attentive

stentorian (adjective)

Definition: very loud or powerful in sound

Roots:

Stentor +ian- relating to

Synonyms: Blaring, booming, deafening

Antonyms: Quiet, low, soft sounding

sisyphean (adjective)

Definition: endless and unavailing, such as a job or task

Roots:

Sisyphus +-an (suffix)- connected with

Synonyms: ceaseless, everlasting Antonyms: ceasing, finite

zephyr (noun)

Definition: a gentle breeze; the West wind

Synonyms: Wind, gust

An Introduction

What is a Myth?

A myth is an anonymous, traditional story that explains a belief, custom, or mysterious natural phenomenon.

The Purpose of Myths

To explain: 1. the creation of the world and the universe2. the human condition: The How’s and Why’s of

existence3. things that happen in nature (for example: Why does the

sun set? Why do the tides change?)4. gods and goddesses5. religious rituals, customs, and beliefs/ historical events

And also:6. teach moral lessons

What is a Folktale?

A folktale is a story that is created by common people and passed down orally from generation to generation.

Differences Between Myths and Folktales

Myths Express a

culture’s religious beliefs

Main characters are usually gods and goddesses

Heroes often have superpowers

Folktales Nonreligious Created for entertainment

and to teach a moral lesson Often do not include gods

and goddesses as main characters

Heroes are common, everyday people

The Purpose of Origin Myths

Origin Myths: explain the creation of the world

Provide people with a sense of their place in the universe

Tell people where they come from and what their fate is