Greek Mythology
Who are the "Big Three" Gods?
Zeus, Poseidon and Hades.
How many pieces of text evidence do you need to get a 3 or a 4 in your writing?
Two pieces of evidence from the text for a level 3 or 4.
What does "fiction" mean?
Fiction means fake.
What does "non-fiction" mean?
Real life events
A Clock.
Who is the Greek hero that slayed Medusa?
Perseus killed Medusa.
In order to earn a level 4 on your writing, what do you need to do?
Include two pieces of text evidence AND explain how they support your answer.
What does the exposition OR resolution include (must list all parts!)
Exposition: Setting, Conflict, Characters
Resolution: How the conflict is solved OR changed
What is a topic?
An idea seen in the text.
What can run, but has no feet?
A Nose!
Who are the Titans?
The titans are the parents of the Greek Gods (Cronus ate his kids!)
How do you properly introduce text evidence?
The text says, "________"
According to the article, "______"
What are all four parts of the plotline?
Exposition, Rising Action, Climax and Resolution.
Is Greek Mythology fiction or non-fiction?
Greek Mythology is technically fiction!
What has to be broken before you can use it?
An egg, or glow stick!
List 5 Greek Gods or Goddesses
Zeus, Poseidon, Hades, Hephestus, Apollo, Athena, Aphrodite, Dionysus, Hestia, Hermes, Ares.
Restate the Question
Answer the Question
Cite the Text (2)
Explain your answer
What is a theme statement?
The lesson or morale of a story.
List THREE non-fiction topics we have learned about this year:
Democracy, Greece, Equality, Voting Rights, American Rights, Freedom, Race, etc.
What letter of the alphabet has the most water?
The "C".
Why was Greek Mythology created?
To try and understand the world.
Restate and Answer this question: Who is the best Greek God or Goddess?
The best Greek God/Goddess is ______________.
What is the equation that can be used to write a theme statement?
Topic + What About It = Theme
SURPRISE TOPIC: Percy Jackson
List three battles that Percy Jackson faced in The Lightening Thief
Minotaur, Kindly Ones, Medusa, Ares, Cerberus, Cyclopes, Hell Hound, Luke, etc.
What goes around the world, while staying in the same spot?
the stamp on an envelope!