Week of 8/23

Phaeton study Guide
1. Who is Phaethon’s mother?

2. What request does Phaethon make of the Sun? Why does he make this request?

3. Give three reasons why the Sun’s daily journey is difficult.

4. Why does Apollo have to keep his promise to Phaethon?

5. Why do the horses run wild?

6. What happens to Phaethon?

7. How were the deserts made, according to this myth?

8. Explain the words written on Phaethon’s tomb.

9. Describe Phaethon’s character.

10. What is the underlying theme of this myth?

11. Is Phaethon’s fearlessness heroic or foolish?

12. What qualities of a hero does Phaethon have? What heroic qualities does he lack?

II. Literary Elements

Personification- giving non-living things the characteristics of life. Explain the following examples
1. “It is said that it was then the Nile fled and hid his head, which is still hidden
2. “You will have to pass beasts, fierce beasts of prey….The Bull, the Lion, the Scorpion, the great Crab, will each try to harm you.”

Conflict- opposing forces; there are 2 basic types of conflict – internal and external.
What is the main conflict that drives this story? Explain.
What is the internal conflict Apollo faces?

Welcome Back

It is hard to believe, but summer is already drawing to an end. I look forward to working with you this year. In order to make sure that everyone is successful, I have included a link on this page to the class syllabus, our first spelling contract, and the video permission form that needs to be signed and returned to school. Additionally I have also included a link to a welcome letter that your parents may want to read.

First Nine Weeks "Think-Tac-Toe"
http://www.classnotesonline.com/uploadfiles/classfiles/class10705/29444Weekly%20Spelling%20Think-Tac-Toe.doc

Lesson One Spelling Contract
http://www.classnotesonline.com/uploadfiles/classfiles/class10705/41304Spelling%20Contract%20Lesson%201.doc

Video Permission Form
http://www.classnotesonline.com/uploadfiles/classfiles/class10705/41302Video%20Permission%2010-11.doc

Class Syllabus
http://www.classnotesonline.com/uploadfiles/classfiles/class10705/41303ENG7%20syllabus%202010-2011%20Gish%20Pre-AP.doc

Welcome Letter
http://www.classnotesonline.com/uploadfiles/classfiles/class10705/41306Parent%20Welcome%20Letter.doc