Greek+Mythology

=11/5/09= =Bellwork:= =What would you miss the most if you had to be away from your family and home for 20 years? Explain why using 4-5 sentences.=

Activities
 * Bellwork
 * Vocabulary
 * Homer's Odyssey storyboard

Goals
 * Read for comprehension
 * Increase vocabulary
 * Reflect

11/4/09 Bellwork:

= = = = 11/3/09 Bellwork:Get ready to present. We will start in five minutes. = =
 * Get ready to present
 * Sit in a circle, not at a table.

Goals: Present presentations.

Activities:
Present presentations

11/2/09 Bellwork: With your group...
 * 1) Make a to-do list for your project. The project is due in 35 minutes.
 * 2) Finish your project. It is due in 35 minutes.
 * 3) Rehearse your presentation. We will start presenting tomorrow.

How to turn in your project: Save it as 6_QuestProduct_name_name_name_name.

Activities
 * Project touch-ups
 * Turn in project
 * Rehearse presentation

Objectives
 * Explore correlation between Greek characters, myths and modern words
 * Share your learning with the class

10/30/09 Bellwork: Activities
 * ======Take the quizzes under "Evaluation" on the WebQuest Wiki.======
 * ======Be sure to enter your name and class period and click done.======
 * ======Finish your project.======
 * Self-grade quiz
 * Complete project

Objectives
 * Explore correlation between Greek characters, myths and modern words
 * Share your learning with the class

10/29/09 Answer these questions about your project:
 * 1) How will you share your product with the class (PowerPoint, poster, etc.)?
 * 2) What should you include for sure, for it to be great?
 * 3) What should you avoid for sure, if you want it to be great?

10/28/09 Make a to-do list with your group members. What do you need to do to complete your project?

10/26/09 - 10/27/09 Bellwork Start planning your product. If you have not turned in the "Mythical Character" and the "Greek Word" forms, do that first. They are overdue.

Objectives
 * Explore Greek Mythology
 * Understand Connections among word meanings and characters in stories

Activities
 * WebQuest

10/23/09 Start working on your WebQuest. The "Mythical Character" and the "Greek Word" forms are due at the end of class.

Objectives
 * Explore Greek Mythology
 * Understand Connections among word meanings and characters in stories

Activities
 * WebQuest

Copy this to-do with everything you need to do to complete your Greek Mythology WebQuest on it.
 Thursday  Pick a word Monday/Tuesday Wednesday
 * Greek Mythology WebQuest to do **
 *  Explore WebQuest
 *  Pick a group 
 * Pick a character
 *  Research character
 *  Complete “Your Mythical Character” worksheet
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> Turn in “Your Mythical Character” worksheet
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Friday
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> Research word <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> Complete “Your Greek Word” form <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Turn in “Your Greek Word” form
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> Generate idea for imaginary product
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> Name the imaginary product
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> Create a logo for the product
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> Complete “Your Product” form
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> Turn in “Your Product” form
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> Create a display to share research and new product with class.

Work on your project.

10/21/09 Bellwork:
 * Get a computer out, log on.
 * Log on to Athena (hearns05 is the username and password).
 * Go to unicornwiki.wikispaces.com
 * Open the Greek Mythology WebQuest

10/20/2009 Bellwork: Write down the name of your Greek character from yesterday. Make up a word, based on their name. Make up a definition for that word, that has the same attributes as your character. For example:
 * character-Poseidon - god of horses, earthquakes and oceans
 * word-poseidophobia
 * meaning-a fear of horses, earthquakes and oceans

Work on WebQuest with group. Under Process, complete the worksheet "Your Mythical Character."

10/19/09 Bellwork: On a notecard, write down the members of your group. First and Last names. If you are working alone, write down your name only.

TO DO:
 * pick groups
 * explore WebQuest
 * research greek characters
 * pick a character

10/16/09
 * 1) ===Bellwork: What is the most interesting thing you have done or learned this week in any aspect of your life.===
 * 2) Pick partners (if you want them) for the WebQuest
 * 3) Review the WebQuest. (Link below)

=Greek Mythology WebQuest=

10/15/09 Complete the Greek Mythology Open Note Quiz

10/13/09 Bellwork: Study for your test. It will begin in 10 minutes.
 * Vocabulary
 * Test 2
 * Greek Mythology Notes/Quiz

10/12/09 VOCABULARY TEST TOMORROW
 * Bellwork: What advice do you have for students who have never taken notes? Make a list with at least four tips.
 * Get ready to take notes. You will need paper and something to write with.

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