Thusday, Sept 27, Sigurd Quiz and intro to Greek Mythology

Objective: By the end of class, students will demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of Norse mythology and be introduced to Greek mythology/ Theseus.

DO NOW

You have five minutes to review Sigurd and ask any questions for 14 question multiple choice pop quiz.

Direct Instruction

Read Introduction to Greek Mythology - pages -660-661.   Discuss and make comparisons to Norse mythology.

Guided

Two sets of three groups. Groups receive sentence strips.  Put together in order. Then get together with two other groups to create plot structure of Theseus' adventure.

Groups share stories and identify basic situation, climax and resolution.

Read THESEUS.  AS we read, consider, What kind of HERO is Theseus compared to Sigurd?

 Closure

Character traits of Norse vs. Greek heroes.

Exit Pass

Name two major differences between Sigurd and Theseus.