Mythology 101
How were myths originally shared among people?
Orally/out loud
True or False: Myths were originally written as books
False: Myths come from an oral (out loud) tradition
Fix what's broken with this sentence fragment:
are ancient stories and often include supernatural beings
Myths are ancient stories and often include supernatural beings.
What does the + sign mean in your notes?
AND
What is Ms. C's favorite action movie?
The Fast and the Furious
explain
True or False: Myths embody moral and spiritual values of a culture
True
she turned anyone who met her eye into stone
She turned anyone who met her eye into stone!
What does the = sign mean in your notes
IS/ARE/MEANS
What would Ms. Thurber want for her death row meal?
Lasagna, diet coke, peas, chocolate cake, coffee
Name one supernatural being or creature that is usually included in myths.
Gods/Goddesses, cryptids, monsters, supernatural creatures
Quick! Tell me something you know about myths!
as long as its from the notes/reading, congrats!!
The latest Harry Styles album is
The latest Harry Styles album is a delight to hear.
What symbol do you use to show a change in idea or the word OR?
/
What is Ms. C's favorite color?
Red!
Mythology: -ology means...
the study of something
True or False: Storytelling and telling a story are the same thing.
False: storytelling employs narrative structure and attempts to engage the listeners emotions
when ms. thurber gave the homework
We all rolled our eyes when Ms. Thurber gave the homework.
what does w/ mean?
WITH
What is Ms. Thurber's cat's name?
Gilbert!
Studying mythology helps us....
understand the past, draw connections to ancient cultures, gain perspective and insight into human origins
True or False: the predicate is what the sentence is about.
Thor swung his great hammer to protect Asgard from the giants.
It's perfect just the way it is! Just like Chris Hemsworth.
What's the best way to reach your teachers if you have questions?
in person or EMAIL!