Monday, October 25, 2010
Blog Question 9
Do you think that after their adventure Clarisse, Percy, and Annabeth might actually become friends? Explain your answer.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Blog Question 7
If you were near the Siren's Island, what deep desires would they unlock from your mind?
Monday, October 18, 2010
Question 6
If you were Percy what monster would you face at the entrance of the Sea of Monsters? Charybdis or Scylla? Explain
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Blog Question 5
Do you think that Hermes is leading them into a trap or he is genuinely helping them? Explain your answer needs to be 2 or 3 sentences.
Monday, October 11, 2010
Blog Question 4
If you were Percy how would you be feeling right now? Your friend is kidnapped, your mentor fired from his job, monsters are attacking camp, and your quest was given to your mean cousin Clarisse. What would your reaction be to all of this?
Thursday, October 7, 2010
The Story of the Golden Fleece
In order to claim his birthright as king of Iolcus, Jason had to bring back the golden fleece from the city of Colchis. The fleece was owned by King Aeetes, and was guarded by a serpent that never slept. Jason gathered a group of heroes to set sail and retrieve the magical fleece. Among these heroes were Hercules, Theseus, Orpheus, Castor and Pollux. They set sail on the ship Argo, and thus called themselves the Argonauts.
The Argonauts encountered many dangers along the way. Some of their brave deeds include rescuing an oracle king from the harpies who tormented him, and escaping a clan of women who killed all their men. As they neared Colchis, they came to an inlet where two giant rocks stood on each side of the way through. According to legend, these rocks would close together and crush any ship that came through. Jason sent a dove through the rocks, and they closed together on it. The dove escaped, but its tail was pinched as it flew out the other end. Taking this as a sign from the gods, Jason went through the rocks. The Argo escaped, but the tail of the Argo was crushed.
Upon reaching Colchis, Jason met with King Aeetes. The king was reluctant to give up his fleece, but he agreed that Jason could have it if he passed the test that would be set before him. The test was for Jason to plant a field of dragon teeth. He was to plow the field with bulls that breath fire. The dragon teeth would then grow into an army of men, and he must defeat them. The king's daughter Medea fell in love with Jason. Being a sorceress, she offered to help him pass the test. She gave Jason a lotion that would protect him from the bulls' flames. She also told Jason to throw a rock into the center of the army that rose from the dragon teeth. He did so and the men turned and fought each other. After the test, Medea again used her sorcery to tame the snake that guarded the golden fleece.
Jason returned to his home with the fleece, and was crowned king. (http://library.thinkquest.org/C0119204/jason.html)
The Argonauts encountered many dangers along the way. Some of their brave deeds include rescuing an oracle king from the harpies who tormented him, and escaping a clan of women who killed all their men. As they neared Colchis, they came to an inlet where two giant rocks stood on each side of the way through. According to legend, these rocks would close together and crush any ship that came through. Jason sent a dove through the rocks, and they closed together on it. The dove escaped, but its tail was pinched as it flew out the other end. Taking this as a sign from the gods, Jason went through the rocks. The Argo escaped, but the tail of the Argo was crushed.
Upon reaching Colchis, Jason met with King Aeetes. The king was reluctant to give up his fleece, but he agreed that Jason could have it if he passed the test that would be set before him. The test was for Jason to plant a field of dragon teeth. He was to plow the field with bulls that breath fire. The dragon teeth would then grow into an army of men, and he must defeat them. The king's daughter Medea fell in love with Jason. Being a sorceress, she offered to help him pass the test. She gave Jason a lotion that would protect him from the bulls' flames. She also told Jason to throw a rock into the center of the army that rose from the dragon teeth. He did so and the men turned and fought each other. After the test, Medea again used her sorcery to tame the snake that guarded the golden fleece.
Jason returned to his home with the fleece, and was crowned king. (http://library.thinkquest.org/C0119204/jason.html)
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Monday, October 4, 2010
Blog Question 2
Why do you think Poseidon actually claimed a Cyclops as a son in a demi-god camp? How would you feel if you were Percy in this situation?
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| This is Tyson |
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Blog Question
In chapters 1-3 we are introduced to our three main characters: Percy (the impulsive one) Annabeth (the strategist), and Tyson (The good friend). Which one of these characters do you think you will identify with the most and why? (only has to be one to two sentences).
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Connection Questions
Make 3 connections to the title.
Make a connection to the main character to your own life.
What did your reading remind you of from your own life?
Where did you start to lose focus and why?
Make a connection to the main character to your own life.
What did your reading remind you of from your own life?
Where did you start to lose focus and why?
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Media Fire and Pirate Pad
go to www.mediafire.com
This website is where you can store your documents for this class so you don't have to worry about your flashdrive
go to http://piratepad.net/LgxXoHbaSK
This website is where you can store your documents for this class so you don't have to worry about your flashdrive
go to http://piratepad.net/LgxXoHbaSK
Day 3
We always start the day with a Penzu!!!!
4th Period: Finish KWL. Ch. 1 Connections and Read chapter 2
5th Period: Character sheet, Read Ch. 2, Fates clip, and Chapter 3.
6th Period: Split between Ms. K and Mrs. B. With Ms. K you will do Ch. 1 connections and read chapter 2.
7th Period: Finish KWL and then we will split between Ms. K and Mrs. B. With Ms. K you will do Chapter 1 connections and read chapter 2
4th Period: Finish KWL. Ch. 1 Connections and Read chapter 2
5th Period: Character sheet, Read Ch. 2, Fates clip, and Chapter 3.
6th Period: Split between Ms. K and Mrs. B. With Ms. K you will do Ch. 1 connections and read chapter 2.
7th Period: Finish KWL and then we will split between Ms. K and Mrs. B. With Ms. K you will do Chapter 1 connections and read chapter 2
Day Two
First thing is first: Penzu
4th Period: We started the KWL sheet that in located in one of the tabs at the top of the page.
5th Period: We did chapter 1 and connection questions and discussed answers to one of the questions.
6th Period: We did the KWL sheet in groups then discussed the rest in class.
7th Period: We started the KWL sheet and did it in small groups. We will finish tomorrow.
4th Period: We started the KWL sheet that in located in one of the tabs at the top of the page.
5th Period: We did chapter 1 and connection questions and discussed answers to one of the questions.
6th Period: We did the KWL sheet in groups then discussed the rest in class.
7th Period: We started the KWL sheet and did it in small groups. We will finish tomorrow.
Monday, September 13, 2010
First Day of Unit
Day 1:
1. Penzu: What are some things that you simply can’t live without?
2. KWL as a pretest. Do it through google docs so they can submit to me.
a. Do the KWL sheet. Take as much time as possible so they know the basics.
3. If there is time start chapter 1 connection questions, which can be found in your google documents or on one of the pages on this blog. (read the first chapter silently)
1. Penzu: What are some things that you simply can’t live without?
2. KWL as a pretest. Do it through google docs so they can submit to me.
a. Do the KWL sheet. Take as much time as possible so they know the basics.
3. If there is time start chapter 1 connection questions, which can be found in your google documents or on one of the pages on this blog. (read the first chapter silently)
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