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Mythology

Mythology Terms/Review

Mythology Terms: PRONUNCIATION GUIDE

 

Myth Analysis Project

Myth Project Topics

Myth Project Directions

Myth Project Rubric

Mythology: Recurring Topics

Myth Analysis

 

Mythology
Study Questions

Questions: Foreword and Introduction

Questions: Chapter 1

Questions: Chapter 2

Questions: Chapters 3-4

 

Mythology Text

Foreword and Introduction

Chapter 1: The Gods

Chapter 2: The Two Great Gods of Earth

Chapter 3: How the World and Mankind were Created

Chapter 4: The Earliest Heroes

Chapter 5: Cupid and Psyche

Chapter 6: Eight Brief Tales of Lovers

Chapter 7: The Quest of the Golden Fleece

Chapter 8: Four Great Adventures

Chapter 9: Perseus

Chapter 10: Theseus

Chapter 11: Hercules

Chapter 12: Atalanta

Chapter 18: The House of Thebes

 

Short Stories
(quick online copies)

Text: "The Most Dangerous Game"

Text: "The Cask of Amontillado"

Text: "The Golden Kite, the Silver Wind"

Text: "Everyday Use"

Text: "The Open Window"

 

Short Stories (notes)

Analysis of "The Golden Kite, the Silver Wind"

Short Story Analysis

Short Stories: Literary Terms

"The Most Dangerous Game":
Point-of-View and Characterization Practice

Notes on Plot

Notes on Character

Notes on Point-of-View

Notes on Allusion

Notes on Irony

Notes on Setting & Mood

Notes on Theme & Symbol

 

Class Intro

2026-27 Syllabus

 

 

 

Adv. Honors English I

Announcements

Past Announcements
Mythology Projects

Below are the lists of the mythology presentation assignments. Check the appropriate list to make sure your name is listed next to the myth you signed up for.


Posted 10/15/26

 

Reminders for your mythology presentations!

We are about to begin the mythology presentations. I’m looking forward to see what you've done, but I wanted to give you a few pointers as you prepare:
 

Submitting your presentation: Email me your presentation (or share a link to it). It must be submitted the evening before you present. When I come in on the morning of presentations, they must be sitting in my inbox, or your presentation will receive a late grade. Use this formatting when naming your presentation file:
Classperiod_Lastname_Firstname_Mythtopic. Like this: 03_Smith_Joe_Perseus2.
 

The Intro: Have a hook for your presentation. You would never begin an essay with, “Ok, I’m doing my essay on . . .” so don't begin your presentation that way. Have a hook to draw the audience in (and possibly lead up to your creative title). Also, avoid the “ridiculous question” to get a laugh. The hook can be funny–but not ridiculous. Then, after the hook, introduce yourself: “My name is Billy Bob and this is the myth of Phaethon.” Also, be sure to include the main idea, e.g. “As we will see, this myth gives us a glimpse of what the Greeks thought about fate and hospitality while it presents a theme about grief and loss.” Finally, the brief summary should be just that . . . very brief. Think about if you and a friend saw a movie last year. If you wanted to discuss this movie, you wouldn't spend a great deal of time summarizing it. You would give a sentence or two to refresh his or her memory. That’s what you are doing here.
 

Theme: Remember to discuss the theme, not the topics. The rubric asks for a thorough explanation of the theme, using specifics from the story, so be sure to follow the rubric.
 

Transition words: Guide your audience through each part of your presentation. Use clear transition words just as you would in an essay, like, "Another recurring topic in this myth is ...". Avoid simply skipping to the next part without leading into it.
 

The Conclusion: The main thing to do here is to make sure you have one. There are two specific elements I’m looking for, but they should be self-explanatory. The main problem I’ve seen in the past is that students simply don't prepare one, and they close by saying, "That’s it." The conclusion is worth 7 points, and I can't give you any credit for it if you don't have one.
 

The Art Review: Make the picture of your art piece as large as possible on the slide. Show zoomed in details if you need to. SHOW us some details of what is in the picture and how they represent the myth. Avoid simply describing the art piece in general.

 

The Creative Project: Make sure we can see your project. If it is a small picture or even a poster, take close up pictures and put them at the end of your PowerPoint. Your audience will not connect with your project if they can’t see it. Look at your rubric so that you know where your points are coming from.
 

Keep these things in mind as you prepare. Good luck! :)
Posted 10/21/26

 

Assignments

Day Date Assignment Due/Lesson Plan
Tues.
 8/4/26

High School Open House

WELCOME!
Fri. 8/7/26

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL! (2 hours)

In 1st Period Only:

  • Discuss school forms that need to be filled out
  • Assign lockers
  • Look at and discuss the school website, the bell schedule, and the school handbook
  • Watch and discuss videos on school safety and community service hours
Mon./
Tues.		 8/10/26–
8/11/26

FIRST FULL DAY OF SCHOOL!

In Class:

  • Introductory letter assigned
  • Introduce grammar book
  • Grammar work explained

Assigned:

  • Work on your introductory letter (due next Wed./Thurs.)
  • Grammar: p. 53-56: Ex. 5-6 (Due this Wed./Thurs.)
    Complete the grammar work in the EOLang book. See the pages in the right sidebar. Record your answers on paper. As we continue with the grammar work, you can simply add exercises to the same page. You will not have to do each grammar assignment on a separate page. It might help if you keep your work in a separate notebook. We will check work at the beginning of class on Wed./Thurs.
  • Finish up the summer reading assignment for Friday
Wed./
Thurs.		 8/12/26–
8/13/26

Seating chart day! (Sit where you want to stay)

Due:

  • Grammar: p. 53-56: Ex. 5-6
    Complete the grammar work in the EOLang book. See the pages in the right sidebar. Record your answers on paper. As we continue with the grammar work, you can simply add exercises to the same page. You will not have to do each grammar assignment on a separate page. It might help if you keep your work in a separate notebook. We will check work at the beginning of class.
  • Bring your school laptop to class!

In Class:

  • Check grammar
  • Begin formatting letters in class
  • Discuss summer reading test

Assigned:

  • Grammar: p. 58-60: Ex. 7, Rev. A
  • Continue working on your introductory letter (due next Fri.)
  • Study for the Summer Reading Test 1. Use the Study Guide to help you. Bring your notes to class.
Fri. 8/14/26

The following classes will report to listed room today:

5th Period: Room 116

6th Period: Room 100

Due:

In Class:

  • Summer Reading Test 1: LotF Content Test (multiple choice, matching, true-false)
  • Check grammar if time.

Assigned:

  • No grammar assignment this weekend. :)
  • Continue working on your letter. (due next Fri.)
  • Study for the second part of the summer reading test. At the beginning of class, I'll have a discussion question for you to answer. Your job will be to answer the question as best you can, using details from the book to support your ideas. You will have 20 minutes to write. You WILL be allowed to use your book on this part of the test. Just your book, not your notes.
Mon./
Tues.		 8/17/26–
8/18/26

Due:

  • Study for the second part of the summer reading test. At the beginning of class, I'll have a discussion question for you to answer. Your job will be to answer the question as best you can, using details from the book to support your ideas. You will have 20 minutes to write. You WILL be allowed to use your book on this part of the test. Just your book, not your notes.

In Class:

  • Summer Reading Assessment 2: LotF Written Response
    You WILL be allowed to use your book on this part of the test. Just your book, not your notes.
  • Library video: Watch it here
  • Library orientation

Assigned:

  • Finish writing your introductory letter so that we can format it in class on Wed./Thurs. (due Fri.)
  • Grammar: Verbs: p. 63-66: Ex. 11, 14, 15
Wed./
Thurs.		 8/19/26–
8/20/26

Due:

  • Finish writing your introductory letter so that we can format it in class. Bring your laptop!
  • Grammar: Verbs: p. 63-66: Ex. 11, 14, 15

In Class:

  • Check grammar
  • Format letters in class

Assigned:

  • Grammar: Adverbs p. 69-72: Ex. 18, 20, 21
Fri. 8/21/26

Due:

  • Grammar: Adverbs p. 69-72: Ex. 18, 20, 21

In Class:

Assigned:

  • Grammar: p. 73-79: Rev. B, Ex. 23, 25
Mon./
Tues.		 8/24/26–
8/25/26

Due:

  • Grammar: p. 73-79: Rev. B, Ex. 23, 25

In Class:

  • Check grammar. Discuss grammar test.
  • Hand out Mythology books
  • Begin notes on literary terms: Plot

Assigned:
Wed./
Thurs.		 8/26/26–
8/27/26

Due:

  • Grammar: p. 81-84: Ex. 27, Chapter Review Ex. A-C

In Class:

  • Check grammar. Discuss grammar test.
  • Hand out Mythology questions.
  • Begin notes on literary terms: Point-of-View

Assigned:
Fri. 8/28/26

Due:

  • Study for the grammar test on Chapter 1: Parts of Speech

In Class:

  • Grammar Test: Chapter 1: Parts of Speech

Assigned:
Mon./
Tues.		 8/31/26–
9/1/26

Due:

  • Read: "The Most Dangerous Game": Access it here. Be ready for a quiz.
  • Grammar: p. 93-97: Rev. A, Ex. 7, 8, 9

In Class:

  • Take notes on character types

Assigned:
Wed./
Thurs.		 9/2/26–
9/3/26

Due:

  • Grammar: p. 98-101: Ex. 11, 12, Rev. B

In Class:

  • Check grammar
  • Discuss grammar test retakes
  • Take notes on Character and Setting
  • Discuss "The Most Dangerous Game"

Assigned:
Fri. 9/4/26

Due:

In Class:

  • Check grammar
  • Take notes on setting
  • Finish discussing "The Most Dangerous Game"

Assigned:

  • Grammar: p. 107-110: Ex. 19, Rev. C, Rev. D, Ex. 20
  • Read "The Cask of Amontillado" (Due Tues./Wed.): There will be a quiz
    Vocabulary will be included on the quiz: preclude, impunity, immolation, abscond, repose, aperture, subside.
    Answer the following questions on your own paper:
    (1) What is the climax of the story?
    (2) Is the main character static or dynamic? Flat or round?
    (3) What is the setting of the story? Be sure to describe how it changes.
    (4) How does the mood change as the setting changes?
Mon. 9/7/26 NO SCHOOL: LABOR DAY!
Tues./
Wed.		 9/8/26–
9/9/26

Due:

  • Grammar: p. 107-110: Ex. 19, Rev. C, Rev. D, Ex. 20
  • Read "The Cask of Amontillado" (Due Tues./Wed.): There will be a quiz
    Vocabulary will be included on the quiz: preclude, impunity, immolation, abscond, repose, aperture, subside.
    Answer the following questions on your own paper:
    (1) What is the climax of the story?
    (2) Is the main character static or dynamic? Flat or round?
    (3) What is the setting of the story? Be sure to describe how it changes.
    (4) How does the mood change as the setting changes?

In Class:

Assigned:
Thurs./
Fri.		 9/10/26–
9/11/26

Due:

In Class:

  • Check grammar and discuss test.
  • Discuss irony, theme, and symbol and apply to the stories we've read.

Assigned:
Mon./
Tues.		 9/14/26–
9/15/26

Due:

In Class:

Assigned:

  • Read "Everyday Use"
    A. Discuss a prominent symbol in the story
    B. Analyze the story for setting, POV, climax, character types, and theme. Write out your analysis as we do in class.
Wed./
Thurs.		 9/16/26–
9/17/26

Due:

  • Read "Everyday Use"
    A. Discuss a prominent symbol in the story
    B. Analyze the story for setting, POV, climax, character types, and theme. Write out your analysis as we do in class.

In Class:

Assigned:

  • Study for the first part of the unit test. It will be multiple choice, matching, and a few short answer. You need to study all of your notes from class about literary terms. See the notes I posted in the sidebar to help you study. Also use the full list of literary terms to study. You need to not only be able to recognize the definitions of the terms, but you must also be able to define them yourself and apply them to examples I give you. You will not need to study any of the stories that we have read. I will not ask you about those stories on the test.
  • Read my analysis of "The Golden Kite, the Silver Wind." This includes tips on how to answer questions on the analysis part of the test.
  • Read "The Open Window" and analyze the story the way we have in class. Focus especially on setting, character types, climax, point-of-view, irony, symbols, and theme.
Fri. 9/18/26 NO SCHOOL: Admin Day
Mon./
Tues.
 9/21/26–
9/22/26

Due:

  • Study for the first part of the unit test. It will be multiple choice, matching, and a few short answer. You need to study all of your notes from class about literary terms. See the notes I posted in the sidebar to help you study. Also use the full list of literary terms to study. You need to not only be able to recognize the definitions of the terms, but you must also be able to define them yourself and apply them to examples I give you. You will not need to study any of the stories that we have read. I will not ask you about those stories on the test.
  • Read my analysis of "The Golden Kite, the Silver Wind." This includes tips on how to answer questions on the analysis part of the test.
  • Read "The Open Window" and analyze the story the way we have in class. Focus especially on setting, character types, climax, point-of-view, irony, symbols, and theme.

In Class:

Assigned:
Wed./
Thurs.		 9/23/26–
9/24/26

In Class:

  • Unit Test Part 2: Literary Analysis
Fri. 9/25/26

Due:

  • Bring your copy of Hamilton's Mythology to class.

In Class:

Assigned:

  • Read the Foreword and Introduction to Edith Hamilton's Mythology and answer the study questions. Do not treat these questions lightly. You must answer these in your own handwriting on notebook paper. Also, answer them in complete sentences and restate the question in your answer so that anyone could read your answer and know what you are talking about without seeing the question. Read the directions carefully. I will be grading on your understanding of the reading, so I am looking for correct answers, and I'm looking to see that you followed directions. Due Thursday, Oct. 1.
  • Read about the upcoming Mythology projects: Myth Project Directions, Myth Project Rubric. Look through the Myth Project Topics to decide on what topics you would like to do. We will start signing up for topics when we return from Fall Break.
  • Read the notes on recurring topics and motifs in the myths
Mon. 9/28/26

PSAT Review Day

Follow the PSAT Review Day Schedule. Make sure you know where to report at the beginning of the day.

Assigned:

  • Study class notes for test over the Olympians (Thurs.) Remember, spelling counts, and there will be no word bank!
  • Continue reading the Foreword and Introduction to Edith Hamilton's Mythology and answering the study questions. Do not treat these questions lightly. You must answer these in your own handwriting on notebook paper. Also, answer them in complete sentences and restate the question in your answer so that anyone could read your answer and know what you are talking about without seeing the question. Read the directions carefully. I will be grading on your understanding of the reading, so I am looking for correct answers, and I'm looking to see that you followed directions. Due Thursday, Oct. 1
Tues./
Wed.		 9/29/26–
9/30/26

In Class:

Assigned:

  • Study class notes for test over the Olympians (Thurs.) Remember, spelling counts, and there will be no word bank!
  • Finish reading the Foreword and Introduction to Edith Hamilton's Mythology and answering the study questions. Do not treat these questions lightly. You must answer these in your own handwriting on notebook paper. Also, answer them in complete sentences and restate the question in your answer so that anyone could read your answer and know what you are talking about without seeing the question. Read the directions carefully. I will be grading on your understanding of the reading, so I am looking for correct answers, and I'm looking to see that you followed directions. Due Thursday, Oct. 1.
Thurs. 10/1/26

Due:

  • Study class notes for test over the Olympians. Remember, spelling counts, and there will be no word bank!
  • Finish reading the Foreword and Introduction to Edith Hamilton's Mythology and completing the study questions. Do not treat these questions lightly. You must answer these in your own handwriting on notebook paper. Also, answer them in complete sentences and restate the question in your answer so that anyone could read your answer and know what you are talking about without seeing the question. Read the directions carefully. I will be grading on your understanding of the reading, so I am looking for correct answers, and I'm looking to see that you followed directions.

In Class:

  • Test: The Olympians
    Remember    , spelling counts, and there will be no word bank!

Assigned:

Read Mythology: Chapter 2: The Two Great Gods of Earth. There may be a short quiz when we return. Use the Mythology Terms handout I gave you to help you focus on key characters, and be sure to know the basic plot of the stories.
Fri. 10/2/26

NO CLASS!

Spirit Day/Pig-Out

End of Quarter 1
Mon.-Fri. 10/5/26–
10/9/26		 FALL BREAK!
Mon./
Wed.
 10/12/26 &
10/14/26

Tuesday 10/20: Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:15-6:00: Please email me to set up a time to meet.

Due:

Read Mythology: Chapter 2: The Two Great Gods of Earth. There may be a short quiz when we return. Use the Mythology Terms handout I gave you to help you focus on key characters, and be sure to know the basic plot of the stories.

In Class:

  • Introduce grammar chapter 3: The Phrase
  • Discuss mythology presentations
  • Those who have already decided on a myth can sign up

Assigned:

  • Grammar: Read EOLang p. 115-118 about phrases. Complete exercises 2, 3, and Rev. B: pages 118-121.
  • Presentations: Read through the Myth Project Topics and the Myth Project Directions. Come to class with a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choice for your project. You will sign up for them on Thurs./Fri.
  • Read: Mythology: Recurring Topics: These topics appear again and again through the myths, and you will need to learn to identify them for your project. Come to class with any questions you have about them.
  • Read: Begin Mythology Chapter 3: "How the World and Mankind were Created." Try to recognize/identify any of the Recurring Topics that appear in this chapter.
Tues. 10/13/26 ACT/Cert Day
Thurs./
Fri.		 10/15/26–
10/16/26

Tuesday 10/20: Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:15-6:00: Please email me to set up a time to meet.

Due:

  • Grammar: Read EOLang p. 115-118 about phrases. Complete exercises 2, 3, and Rev. B: pages 118-121.
  • Presentations: Read through the Myth Project Topics and the Myth Project Directions. Come to class with a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choice for your project. You will sign up for them on Thurs./Fri.
  • Read: Mythology: Recurring Topics: These topics appear again and again through the myths, and you will need to learn to identify them for your project. Come to class with any questions you have about them.
  • Read: Begin Mythology Chapter 3: "How the World and Mankind were Created." Try to recognize/identify any of the Recurring Topics that appear in this chapter.

In Class:

  • Check grammar
  • Final sign ups for project topics
  • Discuss the mythology project and look at samples of past student work.
  • Begin discussing Chapter 3: "How the World and Mankind were Created."

Assigned:

  • EOLang p. 122: Rev. C
  • Finish the book project assigned in the class meeting. If you lost your handout, you can print out your own.
  • Read: Finish Mythology Chapter 3: "How the World and Mankind were Created" and begin Chapter 4: "The Earliest Heroes." Try to recognize/identify any of the Recurring Topics that appear in this chapter. Use the terms list and the study questions to help you review for a quiz (only on Chapter 3).
  • Begin working on your projects!! Read your myth, investigate the source, and determine a theme.
Mon./
Tues.
 10/19/26–
10/20/26

Tuesday 10/20: Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:15-6:00: Please email me to set up a time to meet.

Due:

  • EOLang p. 122: Rev. C
  • The book project assigned in the class meeting. If you lost your handout, you can print out your own.
  • Read: Finish Mythology Chapter 3: "How the World and Mankind were Created" and begin Chapter 4: "The Earliest Heroes." Try to recognize/identify any of the Recurring Topics that appear in this chapter. Use the terms list and the study questions to help you review for a quiz (only on Chapter 3).

In Class:

  • Quiz: Mythology Chapter 3: "How the World and Mankind were Created"

Assigned:
Wed./
Thurs.		 10/21/26–
10/22/26

Due:

In Class:

  • Quiz: Prepositional Phrases

Assigned:

  • Prepare your projects!
  • Read: Begin Mythology Chapters 5-6: "Cupid and Psyche" and "Eight Brief Tales of Lovers" (Due Mon./Wed.)
    Quiz on Friday over "Cupid and Psyche" and:
    1. Pyramus and Thisbe
    2. Orpheus and Eurydice
    3. Pygmalion and Galatea
    4. Baucis and Philemon
    5. Daphne

(The other stories in Chapter 6 will not be on the quiz, but you still need to read them.)
Fri. 10/23/26

In Class:

  • Presentations: Mythology Chapters 2-4

Assigned:

  • Prepare your projects!
  • Read: Finish Mythology Chapters 5-6: "Cupid and Psyche" and "Eight Brief Tales of Lovers" (Due Mon./Wed.)
    Quiz on Mon./Wed. over "Cupid and Psyche" and:
    1. Pyramus and Thisbe
    2. Orpheus and Eurydice
    3. Pygmalion and Galatea
    4. Baucis and Philemon
    5. Daphne

(The other stories in Chapter 6 will not be on the quiz, but you still need to read them.)

Mon./
Wed.

 10/26/26 &
10/28/26

Due:

  • Prepare your projects!
  • Read: Finish Mythology Chapters 5-6: "Cupid and Psyche" and "Eight Brief Tales of Lovers" (Due Mon./Wed.)
    Quiz today over "Cupid and Psyche" and:
    1. Pyramus and Thisbe
    2. Orpheus and Eurydice
    3. Pygmalion and Galatea
    4. Baucis and Philemon
    5. Daphne

(The other stories in Chapter 6 will not be on the quiz, but you still need to read them.)

In Class:

  • Quiz: Chapters 5-6
  • Presentations: Mythology Chapters 4-6
Tues. 10/27/26

No Class: PSAT

8-period schedule after the test
Thurs./
Fri.		 10/29/26–
10/30/26

 
Mon. 11/2/26  
Tues. 11/3/26 NO SCHOOL: Teacher-Admin Day/Election Day
Wed./
Thurs.		 11/4/26–
11/5/26 		 
Fri. 11/6/26  
Mon./
Tues.		 11/9/26–
11/10/26		  
Wed./
Thurs.		 11/11/26–
11/12/26		  
Fri. 11/13/26  
Mon./
Tues.		 11/16/26–
11/17/26		  
Wed./
Thurs.		 11/18/26–
11/19/26		  
Fri. 11/20/26  
Mon.-Fri. 11/23/26–
11/27/26 		THANKSGIVING BREAK!
Mon./
Tues.		 11/30/26–
12/1/26 		 
Wed./
Thurs.		 12/2/26–
12/3/26 		 
Fri. 12/4/26  
Mon./
Tues.		 12/7/26–
12/8/26 		 
Wed./
Thurs.		 12/9/26–
12/10/26 		 
Fri. 12/11/26

EXAM SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Mid-Term Review: 1st & 2nd Periods

Schedule: 1st, 2nd, 7th, 8th
Mon. 12/14/26

Mid-Term Review: 3rd & 4th Periods

MID-TERM EXAMS: 1st & 2nd Periods

Schedule: 4th, 1st, 3rd, 2nd
Tues. 12/15/26

Mid-Term Review: 5th & 6th Periods

MID-TERM EXAMS: 3rd & 4th Periods

Schedule: 5th, 3rd, 6th, 4th
Wed. 12/16/26

Mid-Term Review: 7th & 8th Periods

MID-TERM EXAMS: 5th & 6th Periods

Schedule: 8th, 5th, 7th, 6th
Thurs. 12/17/26

MID-TERM EXAMS: 7th & 8th Periods

Schedule: 7th, 8th, 3rd, 4th
Fri. 12/18/26

LAST DAY OF THE SEMESTER (2 hrs.)

MAKE-UP EXAMS

Schedule: 1st, 2nd

 

 

HAVE A WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS BREAK!