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Welcome to the 3rd Trimester: Exploring Myths, Engagement, and Expectations

Welcome to the 3rd trimester! Get settled at your desk and connect with your classmates. Attendance is crucial—be here every day, as tardies and absences matter. Follow classroom rules: no bags on the floor and drinks only, along with active participation. We'll dive into myths—what they are, their cultural significance, and four key functions they serve. We’ll explore how mythologies address human relationships with nature, society, oneself, and the divine. Get ready for engaging discussions and a special myth-writing assignment!

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Welcome to the 3rd Trimester: Exploring Myths, Engagement, and Expectations

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  1. Welcome to 3rd trimester! Find your desk. Start getting to know the person sitting next to you.

  2. Things you should know: • You MUST be here EVERYDAY!!! • Tardies • Absent (be sure you are missing class for a good reason). • Double digit absences…. • Absent the day of a summative… • DEADLINES

  3. Things you should know: • Bags on floor • No candy, slushies, or food. Bottles only. • Obviously awake and paying attention • Desk is not paper • Read things! • No throwing • Any seating concerns?

  4. Introductions: • Me • You: name plus favorite myth or fairy tale (take out some paper to take notes)

  5. Myths: Write down: • What is a myth? • What myths do you know?

  6. Mythology: our definition (6th) • Story made up with a moral or a point behind it. • Story that has been told but has not been proven true. • An event that is said to have occurred but many think is impossible. • Lochness Monster • Big Foot • Supernatural Beings (werewolves, vampires, etc.) • Abominable Snowman • Yeti • Paul Bunyan • Oedipus • Santa Claus

  7. Myths: why? Write down: • Every different culture, ancient and new, has mythology. Why? What role does mythology play in a culture? What does a myth DO for a culture?

  8. Mythology: our reasons (6th) • Entertainment • Learn things about the way of the world. • Teach morals. • Keep culture going/alive. • To explain things they can’t otherwise explain.

  9. Mythology: 4 functions Man vs. the Gods: The Metaphysical function • Explains: humans’ relationship to the gods, or to anything supernatural • Covers: • Gods and goddesses • Ghosts, spirits • Magic • Anything “unknown” or “otherworldly”

  10. Mythology: 4 functions Man vs. Nature: The Cosmological function • Explains: humans’ relationship to the physical universe, or to anything we can see, touch, taste, smell. • Covers: • Animals • Plants • Nature • Objects like desks or mountains • Weather • Time

  11. Mythology: 4 functions Man vs. Man: The Sociological function • Explains: humans’ relationship to other people and society, or how individual people should act in groups or relationships • Covers: • Social norms/ the “right” way to behave • Traditions • Values of society • How to solve problems with others • The importance of the individual vs. society

  12. Mythology: 4 functions Man vs. Himself: The Psychological function • Explains: humans’ relationship to themselves, or how individual people should grow and change to become better people. • Covers: • How people are supposed to overcome problems in their lives • How to “grow up” • How to become a good person, how to be a better person

  13. 4 functions: • Quiz your partner: • Name all 4 functions • Name what each function does • Name what is covered under each function • On Tuesday of this week, quiz:

  14. Write a myth: • Write a myth explaining gravity: • Should be a story (once upon a time…) • Should be something a small child would understand • Should NOT be “correct” or scientific. Pretend you know nothing about how gravity actually works. • You will need 4 highlighters tomorrow!

  15. You MUST be here EVERYDAY!!! • Absent (be sure you are missing class for a good reason).

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