Perseus

1. Perseus The Hunt for Medusa’s Head

2. Before We Read • Who is Medusa? • Who are the Gorgons? • Who are the three sisters known as the Graeae? Provide 2 interesting facts about them. • What is a Kraken? • Who is Athena? • Who is King Acrisius? • Who is King Polydectes?

3. Open up your Tri 3 document • Scroll down to the bottom of your work. • Type in “Perseus”

4. “An Unexpected Visit” Directions: • Answer the numbered questions in your head only (no need to write). • RESPOND to the writing prompt in your tri 3 document. • Which god/goddess took an interest in Perseus in this section? • What are the 4 things that are given to Perseus? • Re-read the last caption on page 8. The next section is going to be background information on Perseus. What is the figurative language term, that we have talked about already this year, that fits with this next section? In your tri 3 document: Write one thing that surprised you, confused you, or caught your attention for some reason or another.

5. “The Cruelty of Two Kings” Directions: • Answer the numbered questions in your head only (no need to write). • RESPOND to the writing prompt in your tri 3 document. • What are two reasons why Danae is locked in the tower? • Who came to comfort the sad Danea? • Who came about as a result of this comforting? • What happened to Danae and her baby? • Who rescued Danae? • What is the relationship between Polydectes and Danae? • What is Polydectes’ plan to get rid of Perseus? In your tri 3 document: Write one thing that surprised you, confused you, or caught your attention for some reason or another.

6. “The Hunt for Medusa’s Head” Directions: • Answer the numbered questions in your head only (no need to write). • RESPOND to the writing prompt in your tri 3 document. • How does Perseus trick the Graeae? • What gifts from the Gods does Perseus use against the Gorgons? How do these gifts help him? In your tri 3 document: Write one thing that surprised you, confused you, or caught your attention for some reason or another.

7. “Andromeda and the Kraken” Directions: • Answer the numbered questions in your head only (no need to write). • RESPOND to the writing prompt in your tri 3 document. • Who is Princess Andromeda and why is she chained to a rock? • What does Perseus have to do to get Andromeda as his bride? • What gifts from the Gods does Perseus use against the Kraken? How do these gifts help him? In your tri 3 document: Write one thing that surprised you, confused you, or caught your attention for some reason or another.

8. “The Wedding of Perseus and Andromeda” Directions: • Answer the numbered questions in your head only (no need to write). • RESPOND to the writing prompt in your tri 3 document. • Who comes in an spoils the wedding celebration? Why does he come in? • How does Perseus save the day? In your tri 3 document: Write one thing that surprised you, confused you, or caught your attention for some reason or another.

9. “The Fates of Four Kings” Directions: • Answer the numbered questions in your head only (no need to write). • RESPOND to the writing prompt in your tri 3 document. • What has been happening with Danae while Perseus has been away? • How does Perseus stop Polydectes? • How is the prophecy that King Acrisius feared, full filled? In your tri 3 document: Write one thing that surprised you, confused you, or caught your attention for some reason or another.

10. After You Read Discussion • Take notes on the following questions – Be prepared for a great small group discussion. • What themes or life lessons can you see through this novel? • In the myths we have read, especially this one, women do not have as much control over their lives as men do. Provide examples from the myth that prove this to be true. • In what ways should Perseus be considered a hero? Who has proven to be the better hero, Perseus or Hercules? Support your reasons with examples from the text.