Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Thursday, Sept 20 Modern Sins / Vices

Objective: By the end of class, students will analyze modern "sins" and compare to the original "seven deadly sins" and be introduced to Norse Mythology.

DO NOW


Read the handout regarding the new, updated seven deadly sins.  Do you agree? Try to match the original sins to the new ones.

1. binge-drinking 
2. domestic violence 
3. tax evasion 
4. racism 
5. terrorism 
6. bullying 
7. bigotry 

greed  envy    lust    pride    wrath    sloth    gluttony



In a short paragraph, explain how society influences humans to have or not have any of the above "vices." Name at least two desires that drive people to act the way they do.

Complete Handout relating the seven deadly sins to yourself.

Our next piece of literature is from Norse Mythology.  One of the characters has excessive PRIDE and GREED. Go to textbook, page 673 and read the background of Norse Mythology.  Answer the following questions.

1. Where were these stories told?

2. What is the oldest one to ever be discovered?

3. What is a saga?

4. What do all Norse myths foretell?  Why are they so pessimistic?

5. What were the struggles of Norse mythological heroes?  

6. Are happy ending common? Why or why not?

Then go to page 674 and, in your notebooks, write down the characters and a brief description in your notebooks. You may write it in your own words.

Read introduction. 

Exit Pass

How do you think greed, lust, envy and pride will pay roles in this norse myth?




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