Novel: Mythology: Timeless
Tales of Gods and Heroes by Edith Hamilton.
Mythology has been, for centuries, a way for people to explain the unknown. A culture's myths reveal something about the nature of that group of people, since their myths are shaped by how they see the world.
Greek mythology is full of tragedy, love, triumph and struggles for power. Heroes would often challenge the Gods, monsters or other magical forces to save humankind. Sometimes, the Gods themselves would become involved in the affairs of humans -- sometimes to help them, sometimes to toy with (or punish) them.
Regardless of the form, these stories reflected the Greeks' desire to understand and conquer the unknown powers in their environment (i.e.: how things were created or why nature was so unpredictable). These myths stand as a permanent record of how one race of people interpreted the world around them.
Writing Assignment- Due on the FIRST day of school.
Now you will have a chance to create a myth of your own. The characters in your myth may be Greek mythological characters or you may create new characters from your imagination. Your myth should have some clear problem that is solved by the end.
Writer's Checklist:
1. Introduction: Do the opening lines...
* catch the reader's attention?
* introduce setting (time and place)?
* introduce characters, gods, etc.?
* provide background information?
2. Conflict: Does the story have a problem, struggle or quest?
3. Entertainment Value: Does the story have...
* a climax or high point of excitement?
* some form of tragedy, love trial, power struggle or triumph?
* magical monsters, creatures, gods, event?
4. Conclusion: Does it...
* provide a logical or catchy ending to the story or lesson?
* explain how or why something was created?
5. Style: Does your story...
* use correct spelling and grammar?
* have proper paragraphs, topic sentences and closing sentences?
* flow nicely from one thought or event to the next?
* have details and dialogue?
- If you have any questions, please email me at teachruiz@dadeschools.net
Lesson developed by M. Snyder