Monday, March 19, 2012

Monday, March 19, Norse Mythology

Objective: By the end of class, students will be introduced to Norse Mythology and compare to Greek mythology.

DO NOW


If mythology tells "adventures of heroes that embody the beliefs and values of their culture," then were the Greeks generally optimistic people or pessimistic? Ultimately, were gods good or bad? In the end, does good prevail over evil?


1. Read introduction on 726-727 on Norse mythology.

2. Review map and causes for different attitudes between greeks and norse.

3. Read Fenris Wolf - pages 728-730.

4. Complete vocabulary portion of handout. Complete comprehensive handout.

5. Cause /effect sheet for Fenris Wolf.

Exit pass

Is one style of myth more realistic than the other? How? Or why not?




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