Mythology

Teacher:              Barbie Barnes

Classroom:              #308

Plan:                       1st Hour (8:00-9:00 AM)

Email:                 bbarnes@inola.k12.ok.us

MATERIALS 

∙ Chromebook 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: 

This class is designed to be an introduction to Greek mythology.  Students will study the patterns of cultural human development and thought.  Included in this curriculum are creation myths, hero stories, and epics from Greek mythology. Students will be exposed to modern adaptations of myths in music, art, literature, and film to evaluate how each version compares to the actual myth.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: 

Throughout this course, the student will learn to: 

∙ Connect history and mythology.

∙ Continue to build grammar and usage skills. 

∙ Compare and contrast adaptations of myth to original myths. 

INOLA PUBLIC SCHOOL ATTENDANCE POLICY: (Same as in handbook) 

MAKE-UP POLICY: One class day will be allowed for each class day not in attendance to complete the  make-up work. It is the student’s responsibility to get assignments following an absence. If a student knows  in advance of the absence(s), it is the student’s responsibility to get the work prior to the absence(s) and have  it completed by class time. This will aid the student in remaining current in the class. Late papers will be accepted for maximum credit of 50% (half of what the assignment is worth).

CLASS ORGANIZATION 

PLAGIARISM 

Please note that any work found to  be copied or to contain any  plagiarism will automatically receive  no credit. (See Student Handbook.) If  what is written is not original, the  student must cite the source of the  information and give credit where it  is due.

TEACHING METHODS 

Class structure includes reading, writing/note taking, teacher  

lecture/modeling, teacher/student  discussions, student presentations, student writings, and working  cooperatively within a group. 

Additionally, these Google programs  will be used: Classroom, Docs, Slides,  Forms, and Meet.

MYTHOLOGY CURRICULUM 

Multiple stories/plays/novels will be  read throughout the year. Some of  the material we read may contain  mature scenes and/or language.  Please understand that these forms  of literature will be taught keeping  within the context of the situation  and how the story is told. If you  have concerns over any of the  material we cover, please contact me. 

FILM 

Few films/film clips will be viewed in  this course. However, film is an  important component to literary study.  Students and parents should be aware  that though everything viewed for  study in this class is appropriate for the  curriculum, it may be rated PG-13 or  R. However, scenes that are especially  graphic or violent will be edited.  Students will not view anything that is  not essential to the curriculum of the  course. 

COURSE GRADING SYSTEM 

∙ Grades are made up of daily work/homework, class participation, written and oral class work, quizzes, warm ups, response logs/journals, binder grades, timed writings, and tests. 

∙ Grades are based on percentage, commitment, and motivation. 

∙ It is of the utmost importance for students to keep up with their assignments. 

∙ Grade scale: A = 90-100 B = 80-89 C = 70-79 D = 60-69 F = Below 60 

∙ Students and parents are encouraged to follow progress throughout the semester by accessing the grading  system online.