The godfather, directed by francis ford coppola film. Im in honors english grade 10 and for our summer assignment, we have to read the count of monte cristo by alexander dumas and another book of our choice. This summer, incoming english ii honors students are required to read two books and complete corresponding assignments. Mythology becomes language terms this is on the back side of the olympic council chart. Mythology assignment honors english period 5 greek. When the stories of mythology were being shaped there was little distinction made between.
The odyssey excerpt from book 9, along with the writing and vocabulary activities, provide plhs students the. This project will be due on or before friday, august 31, and will count as two test grades. Junior honors english summer reading juniors in the honors english program in district 215 are required to read two novels over the summer. Folklorist alan dundes defines myth as a sacred narrative that explains how the world and humanity evolved into their present form. He relates the tale of the lotus eaters and his encounter with the brutal cyclops, a son of the seagod poseidon. Edith hamiltons mythology succeeds like no other book in bringing to life for the modern reader the. Fill out a book receipt for your copy of mythology.
Start studying honors english 10 final study guide. Review background information ppt and take notes 12 pieces of information for each slide 5. If you can, join one of the optional live zoom class conferencesoffice hours see codes below. Taeac notes, the punctuation of titles, capitalization, central idea, soapstone, tone words 2, root words, quote punctuation notes, and theme. Selections to read note not the entire book intro to classical mythology.
Edith hamiltons mythology describes all of the characters and stories of greek mythology. Academics academic courses science honors biology online textbook if you want to login to the holt textbook, you can use the generic login listed below. Honors english period 5 greek mythology 3 september 20 twelve great olympians godgodde ss parentage symbols personabehavi ors figurative meaning zeus jupiter cronus and rhea titans thunder bolt eagle oak tree bull ladies man zeus was known for fooling around with mortal women, but he was also the source of law and justice. Honors english 9 summer reading 2019 fahrenheit 451 by. Honors english 9 summer reading 2019 fahrenheit 451 by ray bradbury and mythology by edith hamilton book 1. Timeless tales of gods and heroes, edith hamilton edith hamiltons mythology succeeds like no other book in bringing to life for the modern reader the greek, roman, and norse myths that are the keystone of western culturethe stories of gods and heroes that have inspired human creativity from antiquity to the present.
Students will be given a document of literary terms and definitions that apply to the reading, and they will be asked to identify specific. Such pacing allows students to earn college credit while still. It depicts a nearfuture america where books are prohibited and. I can determine the theme of greek myths and oedipus rex. Freshman honors english summer reading incoming honors english 9 must read two of the books shown below.
It retells stories of greek, roman, and norse mythology drawn from a variety of sources. On a blank piece of notebook paper, please use an mla heading name, teacher, class, date, and title and answer the following question in one to two paragraphs. Timeless tales of gods and heroes is a book written by edith hamilton, published in 1942 by little, brown and company. Honors summer before english 1 two young novels of choice during english 1 romeo and juliet, william shakespeare mythology, edith hamilton fahrenheit 451, ray bradberry summer before english 2 two young adult novels of choice during english 2 night, elie weisel macbeth, william shakespeare pride and prejudice, jane austen. After reading, students will complete the following. The course surveys british literature from the anglosaxon period to the 21 th century, with a. Use heroes, gods and monsters again to match the terms with their. You are only required to read the sections covered in the study guide. Honors english 1 classical mythology writing resources contact welcome to honors english 1. The introduction includes commentary on the major classical poets used.
Along the way, countless lavish illustrations help to bring the stories and characters to life. Edith hamiltons mythology and the set of guided questions were sent home in june to be completed over the summer. Odysseus has met king alcinous and begins telling him of his adventures since leaving troy. We follow the drama of the trojan war and the wanderings of odysseus. Junior honors english summer reading required reading.
Talk to your teacher if you would like a unique login helpful if you would like to utilize some of the online utilities. Students who do not complete this may find it difficult to pass the first grading period. Click the icon on the english 1 page for easy link. Review page discrepancies and start reading the odyssey as a class. Mythology by edith hamilton 1942 myths of the ancient greeks by richard p. Rtsd board policy states that any rrated film to be used in class must be a part of the curriculum and requires parent permission for viewing.
The 10 best greek mythology books norse mythology for. If youre looking for a comprehensive introduction to greek mythology that reads like great literature, edith hamiltons mythology is the book id recommend. Edith hamiltons mythology succeeds like no other book in bringing to life for the modern reader the greek, roman and norse myths that are the keystone of western culturethe stories of gods and heroes that have inspired human creativity from antiquity to the present. Best books about mythology whether on mythology in general or particular branches, what are the best books you have read on the subject. English i honors is the highest level english class available to 8th grade students in south carolina. Rose 1928 the complete world of greek mythology by. Honors english 10 final study guide flashcards quizlet. Im obsessed with mystery books and romances and action books. Honors english please click on the links below for the course syllabus and course handouts. All ninth grade honors english students will use edith hamiltons mythology to complete a study guide that will be used to prepare you for assignments and an assessment that will take place during the first few weeks of school.
A lot of students wonder if theres a specific ap english reading list of books they should be reading to succeed on the ap literature and composition exam. This book is to be used as a resource to research and identify different characters and stories from greek mythology. I can explain how a character is developed over the course of a text. English i honors greenville county school district. Honors english ii honors english i asb documents bakersfield college english b1a home about contact. Zika homeworkpreparation formal assessmentwriting tasks inclass assignments grading textsmaterials course schedule overview class policies class supplies description of course back to top this class follows the curricular requirements of an honors and preap english. The worldrenowned classic that has enthralled and delighted millions of readers with its timeless tales of gods and heroes. English ii honors summer reading assignment instructor. English 10 honors is an sol, act, sat, college preparatory english class. Core 1 honors english greek mythology test flashcards. Norse mythology neil gaiman ive always loved mythology but am much more knowledge about greek and roman than norse, so when a friend recommended a book about norse mythology and written by the incredible neil gaiman, then i jumped at the chance and even bumped it up to to read list. The english i honors curriculum is designed for the academically motivated ninth grade student who has. My honors english last year suggested reading a book on the ap english reading list.
Odysseus continues to tell his tales in books 1012. Honors books american academy of child and adolescent. Click here to view or buy mythology at amazon, where its discounted 45% from its list price. Dundes classified a sacred narrative as a story that serves to define the fundamental worldview of a culture by explaining aspects of the natural world and delineating the psychological and social practices and ideals of a society. A written response andor discussions will be used to assess reading the first week school resumes in august. Honors english i disclosure and syllabus 201516 mr. As an added bonus, mythology includes a brief treatment of norse mythology at the end. While theres not an official collegeboard ap reading list, there are books that will be more useful for you to read than others as you prepare for the exam. This summer you will have the opportunity to read assigned selections from edith hamiltons mythology. We recommend that students read mythology first and then anansi boys.
Students enrolled and successfully completing the eoc end of course examination receive 9th grade credit and proceed at an accelerated rate through their high school english courses. The book is as comprehensive as you could wish for in a book of this sort, and gives accounts of the personalities of the gods and most of the heroes, as well as retellings of most of the major myths themselves. It has been reissued since then by several publishers, including its 75th anniversary illustrated edition. The texts are unbroken by laura hillenbrand and mythology by edith hamilton. Students will continue our mythology unit by reading an excerpt from book 9 of the odyssey, by homer. There is a video to watch on verb voice and mood, and three worksheets to complete. Honors english 10 ab is a course that concentrates on broadening students criticalanalytical reading, thinking, and writing skills. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Freshman honors english summer reading required reading. The book burning campaign that saved a public library article by eric jaffe. What do you need to do to ensure this year is successful for you.