Ancient Greece!

We have begun our studies of Ancient Greece!
Yesterday we studied the map and time line and got a feel for the place (standard 6.4.1).
Today we delved into Greek Mythology (standard 6.4.4). We read Medusa's Head out of our literature book and practiced our quarter 2 standards focus. Then we wrote a response to Literature.
Here is an example of one students amazing essay:

• Courtney C
           Do you like learning about women who have snakes for hair? Well I’ve been reading Medusa’s Head, Perseus, and the Gorgon’s Head by Olive Coolidge. The theme of the story is “Never give up on a person who depends on you”, this theme is depicted by Perseus who follows the request of the evil Polydectes who is madly in love with Perseus’s mother Danae, but Danae loves Polydectes’s brother Dictys.
           The main character in my point of view is Perseus. One word to describe him would be devoted, for example, he follows the insane request from Polydectes and he vows to return to his mother Danae. This show that he is devoted to doing anything that will help him make his mother happy and safe. Another word to describe Perseus is brave, for example, he slays one of the Gorgon’s Medusa. This shows that he is willingly risking his life. Yet another word to describe Perseus is caring, for example, he stops to help Andromeda, the poor unfortunate daughter of the king and queen of Ethiopia. This shows that he is very caring for those who aren’t very fortunate.
            Another main character in the story is Danae. One word to describe Danae is torn, for example, she is on an island ruled by Polydectes and she is in love with Dictys, but she does not want to upset Polydectes for it is his kingdom. This shows that she is very confused on who to choose. Another word to describe her is sad, for example, first she is locked in a chamber by her father, than she is cast adrift in the ocean. This shows that she lives a sad life. Another word to describe her is disgusted, for example, she doesn’t like it when Polydectes is constantly nagging her to marry him, so she is basically annoyed or disgusted with him. This shows that she wishes Polydectes wasn’t there.
           In conclusion this story was a very good read for those people who like Greek Mythology. I would recommend this book to a friend because most of my friends are into reek mythology like me. It sort of gives you a more in depth understanding of the whole Medusa thing.

Tomorrow students are going to research and choose a cool short myth to draw out a story panel, then take a photo of it and post into their Ancient Civilization PowerPoint. Check back to see some wonderful work.