Welcome, Students!
Greek Mythology Webquest
Welcome to the Greek Mythology Scavenger Hunt. On this scavenger hunt, you will search for the answers to the questions below.
Record your answers on the answer sheet that was provided.
Part 1: The Twelve Olympians
Go to this site about the Twelve Olympians and read the short paragraphs about each god.
Part 2: Greek Monsters, Creatures & Dragons
Part 3: Greek Mythology Heroes
Congratulations!!! You made it through the Webquest and hopefully learned something new today. Please hand in your answer sheet to your teacher.
Record your answers on the answer sheet that was provided.
Part 1: The Twelve Olympians
Go to this site about the Twelve Olympians and read the short paragraphs about each god.
- Now on to the next site about the Twelve Olympians to get some more knowledge under your belt! Read carefully…..a test is coming up.
- Here it is…..I hope you know your Greek Gods…Take this QUIZ on the Twelve Olympians. When you are finished write your score on the answer sheet. If you're feeling daring and knowledgeable, then go ahead and try the Greek or Roman Quiz in the link below and then try the Greek to Roman Quiz. Be honest...the actual score does not affect your grade on this worksheet.
Part 2: Greek Monsters, Creatures & Dragons
- There is so much more to Greek Mythology besides Gods & Goddesses. Click on here and answer the following questions:
- (#2) What is the name of the creatures who have the head of a woman and the body of a lion?
- (#3) Which creature systematically hunted and devoured young Athenians sent as sacrifices?
- (#4) Which monsters lived on opposite sides of a narrow strait?
- (#5) Which monster was killed by a hundred well aimed arrows?
- (#6) Which creature was once a beautiful maiden?
- (#7) What creature has the head of a lion with the head of a goat protruding from it’s back and a snake for a tail?
- (#8) Which creature’s appetite for living flesh made him a perfect pet?
- (#9) Which sea monster was killed by Heracles?
Part 3: Greek Mythology Heroes
- Some of the Greek Gods were considered heroes. Go to the MythWeb Hero site and answer the following questions:
- (#10) What secret weapon did Bellerophon use to defeat the Chimaera?
- (#11, #12, #13) What gear [3 things] did Perseus take on his journey to get Medusa’s head?
- (#14) What is an oracle?
- (#15) What is the definition of a Greek hero?
Congratulations!!! You made it through the Webquest and hopefully learned something new today. Please hand in your answer sheet to your teacher.
Short Stories for Theme Entries
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Please click on the document above. There you will find the short story choice board with links to full text. You should have a minimum of 3 Theme Entries completed on 3 different short stories (The Tell Tale Heart, and 2 that you read independently in class). Good luck!
31 Day Writing Challenge
Here are some things we've talked about in class....
Above, you'll see a button that will take you to a video for the Note and Notice Signposts we're referencing in our class reading.
You will be using these in your IRBs as well.
Also, as promised, you'll find the videos to remember the elements of plot
and the 'five elements of a story' rap. Lastly, here's the Taylor Swift song we discussed in class when we realized that themes are all around us!
You will be using these in your IRBs as well.
Also, as promised, you'll find the videos to remember the elements of plot
and the 'five elements of a story' rap. Lastly, here's the Taylor Swift song we discussed in class when we realized that themes are all around us!
Below you can see some of last year's assignments...and some pix of my family:)
New Assignment for You!
Step 1. Please watch this video:
Step 2. Read the entire guidelines of this contest. Ask your parents if you can enter. Then, either grab a piece of The Times from class or your own house, or read and print out an online Times article and FIND POETRY! Once you submit, please make sure you take a screen shot so you can show me proof!
This is the impressive
display of the students'
Blackout Poetry.
Coolifying the hallways
of RMS...one poem at a time;)
display of the students'
Blackout Poetry.
Coolifying the hallways
of RMS...one poem at a time;)
NY Times Website and The Learning Blog Website
Study Island Assignments
There are two topics due each Friday morning. The list of topics and due dates will be linked to the first week's assignment in Genesis.
Reading Log
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