World+Mythology+(Spring+2012)

Mythology- Second Semester




 * 4 January 2012**

Homework- Complete reading handout of the introduction to the Mythology textbook. Write a one-paragraph explanation of "mythology" and its purposes.

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 * 5 January 2012**

Homework- Read "The Enuma elish" (p. 6-11 in textbook). Take notes on the main ideas. Answer question #2 (p. 11) in paragraph format.

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 * 6 January 2012**

Homework- Read the introduction to "The Creation of the Titans and the Gods" (80-83). Highlight important ideas. Be prepared to discuss in class on Monday.

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 * 9 January 2012**

Homework- Read “The Creation of the Titans and Gods” (84-89). Answer questions #1 and 2 (89). Prepare for quiz on the text.

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 * 10 January 2012**

Homework- Make a list comparing and contrasting the two creation myths of “The Enuma elish” and “The Creation of the Titans and Gods”.

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 * 11 January 2012**

Homework- Write an introduction to the compare and contrast essay.

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 * 12 January 2012**

Homework- Continue working on the rough draft of the paper. Will be completed by the end of class tomorrow.

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 * 13 January 2012**

Homework- None- rough drafts turned in for review.

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 * 16 January 2012**

MLK Day Actitivies


 * 17 January 2012**

Homework: Continue working on the final draft of the compare and contrast essay on "The Enuma elish" and "The Creation of the Titans and Gods".

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 * 18 January 2012**

Homework: Continue working on the final draft of the compare and contrast essay on "The Enuma elish" and "The Creation of the Titans and Gods". Due at the end of class tomorrow.

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 * 19 January 2012**

Homework: Read the introduction to "Gilgamesh" and Chapters 1-2 (26-33). Be prepared for a short quiz.

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 * 20 January 2012**

Homework: Read Chapters 3 and 4 of "Gilgamesh" (33-40). Highlight examples of heroic characteristics. Be prepared for quiz on what you have read.

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 * 23 January 2012**

Homework: Read Chapters 5 and 6 of "Gilgamesh" and highlight the traits of Gilgamesh. Be prepared to discuss in class.

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 * 24 January 2012**

Homework: Complete "Gilgamesh". Answer question #8 (57). The answer should be at least one paragraph in length.

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 * 25 January 2012**

Homework: Write one paragraph (five to eight sentences) that explain one aspect of the culture you learned from the story of Gilgamesh.

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 * 26 January 2012**

Homework: Read the introduction to "Jason and the Golden Fleece" (159-168). Identify ideas of the Greek culture that we can learn from the introduction.

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 * 27 January 2012**

Homework: Read pages 170-175 of "Jason and the Golden Fleece". Identify heroic qualities throughout the text.

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 * 30 January 2012**

Homework: Read Chapter #2 of "Jason and the Golden Fleece" (175-180). Highlight heroic qualities and be prepared for a quiz.

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 * 31 January 2012**

Homework: Read Chapter 3 (180-185) of "Jason and the Golden Fleece". Highlight heroic qualities, as well as the qualities of society and culture. Prepare for quiz.

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 * 1 February 2012**

Homework: Read Chapter 4 (185-192). Highlight heroic qualities, as well as the qualities of society and culture.

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 * 2 February 2012**

Homework: Read Chapter 6 of "Jason and the Golden Fleece" (196-200). Highlight traits of the hero, society and culture. Prepare for quiz on Chapters 5 and 6.

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 * 3 February 2012**

Homework: Answer questions #13 and 23 on pages 201-202 of Mythology book. Each should be about one paragraph in length (five to eight sentences).

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 * 6 February 2012**

Homework: Decide upon topic. Take notes on main ideas and be able to discuss the topic tomorrow in class. You should have a definite idea on how you want to complete the paper.

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 * 7 February 2012**

Homework: Complete introduction and first body paragraph. Email to be used in class for discussion and demonstration.

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 * 8 February 2012**

Homework: Continue working on rough draft. Due by the end of class on Friday.

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 * 9 February 2012**

Homework: Continue working on the rough draft of the paper. Due by the end of class on Friday.

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 * 10 February 2012**

Homework: None

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 * 13 February 2012**

Homework: Review peer review materials. Focus on the final draft of the paper. Due on Wednesday.

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 * 14 February 2012**

Homework: Continue working on the final draft of the paper. Due by the end of class on Wednesday.

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 * 15 February 2012**

Homework: Read pages 290-294. Answer question #3 (295) in paragraph format.

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 * 16 February 2012**

Homework: None (Parent's Weekend)

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 * 17 February 2012**

No Class- Parent Conferences


 * 20 February 2012**

No Class- Parent Conferences


 * 21 February 2012**

Homework: Read "The Creation of the Universe and Human Being" (324-329). Answer question #3 (in paragraph format).

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 * 22 February 2012**

Homework: Write one paragraph explaining the difference between the creation of humans in the Hindu myth and the Chinese myth.

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 * 23 February 2012**

Homework: Read "The Creation Cycle" (352-358). Highlight and take notes on the elements of creation. Be prepared to discuss.

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 * 24 February 2012**

Homework: Make a detailed list of similarities and differences between the three myths. Be prepared to begin writing on them in class next week.

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 * 27 February 2012**

Homework: Write introduction to paper (one paragraph). Read Chapter Two of "The Ramayana" (302-306).

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 * 28 February 2012**

Homework: Work on the paper. Due Thursday.

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 * 29 February 2012**

Homework: Complete paper on the Asian creation myths.

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 * 1 March 2012**

Homework: Read Chapter Four (309-313) of "The Ramayana". Take notes in the book on the heroic traits of Rama. What things about the Hindu society is the story teaching?

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 * 2 March 2012**

Homework: Complete Chapter Five and Six in "The Ramayana". Take notes in he book. Prepare for quiz on "The Ramayana" to this point.

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 * 5 March 2012**

Homework: Read Chapter Four (309-313) of "The Ramayana". Take notes in the book on the heroic traits of Rama. What things about the Hindu society is the story teaching?

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 * 6 March 2012**

Homework: Complete Chapters Five and Six of "The Ramayana". Take notes in the book. Prepare for quiz on "the Ramayana" to this point.

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 * 7 March 2012**

Homework: None

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No class- Experience Week
 * 8 March 2012**

No class- Experience Week
 * 9 March 2012**

No Class
 * 19 March 2012**


 * 20 March 2012**

Homework: Read pages 3680377. Answer questions #1-4 (377). Complete for homework if not completed in class.

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 * 21 March 2012**

Homework: Read pages 461-466. Highlight ideas of creation and culture. Take notes on what has been highlighted.

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 * 22 March 2012**

Homework: Write one paragraph describing a similarity between "The Ages of the World" and "The Creation, Death, and Rebirth of the Universe".

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 * 23 March 2012**

Homework: Read pages 468-473 ("The Death of Balder"). Answer question #2 (474) in paragraph format.

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 * 26 March 2012**

Homework: Read "The Creation of the Universe and Ife" (508-514). Answer question #2 (514) in paragraph format.

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 * 27 March 2012**

Homework: Bring in three possible topics for a paper using the creation myths of the Irish, Norse, and African peoples.

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 * 28 March 2012**

Homework: Complete introduction for class tomorrow. Full paper due at the end of class Friday.

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 * 29 March 2012**

Homework: Continue working on paper. Due by the end of class tomorrow.

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 * 30 March 2012**

Homework: None

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 * 2 April 2012**

Homework: Review peer review materials and teacher review paper. Make a list of revisions for class tomorrow. Begin working on the final draft of the paper. Due at the end of class on Wednesday.

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 * 3 April 2012**

Homework: Continue working on the final draft of the paper. Due at the end of class tomorrow.

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 * 4 April 2012**

Homework: None

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 * 5 April 2012**

Homework: None- Spring Break

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 * 16 April 2012**

Teacher Work Day


 * 17 April 2012**

Homework: Answer question #2 (p. 573) and question #4 (577). Each answer should be at least one paragraph in length.

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 * 18 April 2012**

Homework: Read "The Woman Who Fell From the Sky" (627-633). Take notes on the characteristics of the culture.

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 * 19 April 2012**

Homework: Identify three main ideas for the final paper. We will be working on brainstorming in class tomorrow.

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 * 20 April 2012**

Homework: Complete an outline for the final paper.

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 * 23 April 2012**

Homework: Complete introduction of the paper. Email upon completion. Will be used in class tomorrow for review.

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 * 24 April 2012**

Homework: Continue working on the rough draft of the paper. Due for class next Tuesday.

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 * 25 April 2012**

Homework: Continue working on the rough draft of the paper. You must show progress in order to get a good homework grade.

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 * 26 April 2012**

Homework: Complete paper. Due at the beginning of class on Tuesday.

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 * 27 April 2012**

No Class- Field Day


 * 30 April 2012**

No class- Standardized Tests/ Earth Day/ Senior Day


 * 1 May 2012**

Homework: Using the peer reviewed papers, determine how the paper needs to be revised going forward. Write out a plan for revision. Complete research (if it is deemed necessary).

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 * 2 May 2012**

Homework: Continue working on paper. Homework grade will be recorded based on the progress shown towards a second draft.

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 * 3 May 2012**

Homework: Continue working on paper. Due by the end of class tomorrow.

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 * 4 May 2012**

Homework: None

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 * 7 April 2012**

Homework: Work on completion of final draft of paper. Due by the end of class tomorrow.

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 * 8 April 2012**

Complete final draft of paper. Due by the end of the period.

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 * 9 May 2012**

Math Exam


 * 10 May 2012**

Science Exam


 * 11 May 2012**

English Exam


 * 14 May 2012**

History Exam


 * 15 May 2012**

Foreign Language Exam


 * 16 May 2012**

Exam Review and Honors Convocation