Friday, September 28, Theseus

Objective: By the end of class, students will be introduced to characters and images in Theseus and the Minataur and develop writing skills by using imagery.

DO NOW

Name three differences between norse and greek mythology. 


Direct Instruction

Min·o·taur

 [min-uh-tawr] Show IPA

noun

1. Classical Mythology . a monster, the offspring of Pasiphaë and the Cretan bull, that had the head of a bull on the body of a man: housed in the Cretan labyrinth, it was fed on human flesh until Theseus, helped by Ariadne, killed it.

2.any person or thing that devours or destroys.

Examine the image of the Minataur.  Describe him in  paragraph using as much imagery as possible ( how does he look, smell, sound, feel).  remember adjectives are primarily used to create imagery.

Lab·y·rinth

   [lab-uh-rinth] Show IPA

noun

an intricate combination of paths or passages in which it is difficult to find one's way or to reach the exit. Synonyms: maze, network, web.

View the maze to get an image of what Theseus has to travel  through to find the Minotaur, kill him and then find his way out. Can you see how helpful the ball of string would be? Write a paragraph as if you were Theseus entering the maze. What would you be thinking? You can start off like this.....

"OMG. This labyrinth is WAY bigger thn I thought! 

Ariadne helped guide Theseus through the labyrinth and helped him successfully find his way out. Who are some of your greatest guides so far in your life that have helped you find your way? What did they (or what do they) do for you?
 

Complete the labyrinths on the handout - double-sided.

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