Specific Expectations (2016 Ontario Curriculum Grades 9 and 12 Classical Studies & International Languages, p.94-107)

A1. Research: select and organize information about the classical world from a variety of oral, written, and visual primary and secondary sources;

A2. Interpretation and Evaluation: interpret and evaluate information to make inferences about the cultural customs and values of the classical world; 

A3. Communication: communicate knowledge and understanding of the classical world using a variety of media; 

A4. Intercultural and Other Connections: describe how learning about the classical world relates to and enhances their understanding of other cultures and fields of study, the contemporary world, and their own experience. 

B1.1 Types of Classical Myths: identify and describe different types of classical myths and their characteristics

B1.2 Myths and Their Context: describe the context and meaning of some ancient Greek and Roman myths in classical times

B2.1 Genres: identify various genres found in classical literature and describe their characteristics 

B3.1 Mythological and Literary Terminology: identify mythological and literary words, phrases, and terms in English derived from ancient Greek and Latin and use them correctly

B3.2 Writing Systems: describe the characteristics of various writing systems used in the classical world, including some key similarities and differences among them

B4.1 Investigating Connections: identify and describe parallels and/or relationships between classical myths or literary works and those of other cultures, including examples of classical influences on the cultural products of later societies

B4.2 Reflecting on Connections: explain how various themes from classical mythology and literature relate to and/or enhance their understanding of contemporary socio-political issues

D2.1 Characteristics of Classical Religions: identify classical religions, religious practices, and religious institutions, and demonstrate an understanding of their significance for their adherents 

Week 2: 

CLASSWORK:

1. Older Olympians lecture

2. Younger Olympians lecture

3. Myths of Female Fertility lecture

4. Myths of Male Fertility lecture

HOMEWORK:

1. Video: The 12 Olympians

2. Video: Demeter

3. Video: Dionysus

REVIEW QUESTION:

1. Explain the 3 themes of the story of Demeter & Persephonê.

Week 4: 

CLASSWORK:

1.  Test Preparation

2.  UNIT 2 TEST

HOMEWORK:

1. Podcast: Worst Marriage Ever

2. Study for test

ENRICHMENT ACTIVITY (Optional):

UNIT 2 TEST OUTLINE:

• Brightspace online quiz

• Available from the beginning of class to the end of class

• 1 attempt for each question, so be careful

1st Day: Part A. Complete chart of the Greek gods  from the Charts & Maps page (K/U)

Part B. Translate the following Greek words into English (A)...

Μῆνιν ἄειδε, θεά, Πηληιάδεω Ἀχιλλῆος

οὐλομένην, ἥ μυρί' Ἀχαιοῖς ἄλγε' ἔθηκε,

πολλὰς δ' ἰφθίμους ψυχὰς Αἵδι προίαψεν

ἡρώων, αὐτοὺς δὲ ἑλώρια τεῦχε κύνεσσιν

οἰωνοῖσί τε πᾶσι, Διὸς δ' ἐτελείετο βουλή,

2nd Day: Part C.  Answer one of the provided Unit 2 review questions in 300-400 words (C & T/I)...

CONTENT: 

• Does it seem you used appropriate sources

• Are your facts accurate

• How well you know the material

Incomplete  0 Needs Improvement  5 Satisfactory  6 or 7 Good  8 or 9 Excellent  9.5 or 10

LOGIC & REASONING: 

• Clear, concise, appropriate arguments

•  How effectively you answered the question

•   How well you connect your ideas to the facts

Incomplete  0 Needs Improvement  5 Satisfactory  6 or 7 Good  8 or 9 Excellent  9.5 or 10

LANGUAGE & BREADTH: 

• Proper spelling, grammar and style

•  How effectively you communicated your answer

Incomplete  0 Needs Improvement  5 Satisfactory  6 or 7 Good  8 or 9 Excellent  9.5 or 10