Post # 10 - What Have You Learned From Your Peers?

For your final post, I would like you to list each of your classmates and their deity, and list one thing you learned from their presentation. Obviously, you will have to edit this post regularly as more follow students present their myths through out the week. So just to recap....Post #10 should be a list of students with the corresponding deity and something that you learned from their presentation. Thank you for all of your hard work and effort, and I hope you have enjoyed this project.

Post # 9 - Your Myth Retold

So far this entire blog has been an exploration concerning a single mythological deity, and a single myth concerning this deity. We have examined this myth in great detail. We have considered the setting of the myth, where the myth takes place. We have expounded upon the various characters which accompany your deity within your myth. We have looked at the over arching plot line of your myth by describing in detail the conflict, climax, and resolution regarding your myth. Now, is where we take all these pieces and fuse them together into a spectacular piece of narrative writing. I would like you to rewrite your myth from a first person perspective. I would like you to make use of your previous blogs and piece them together into a fabulous piece of writing. This 9th post will be worth more points then your previous posts, so please spend time elaborating on the finer details of your myth. This post will be submitted in hard copy at the time of your presentation. It will also aid you in your class presentation. When you have finished. This post, please take the time to read your classmates posts.

Post # 8 - Resolution

Hello again!

For this post I would like you to focus on the resolution of your myth. By resolution, I mean how is the conflict in your myth finally resolved. In other words, how does the story end? The resolution is where loose ends are finally brought together. Consider this to be the conclusion of your myth.

Post # 7- Climax

Hopefully after constructing your last blog post, you have begun to realize that by focusing on conflict, we have opened the door to the wider conversation of plot. Plot is the story line behind the myth. The next aspect of plot I would like us to reflect on the climax of the myth. Use this post to describe in detail what is the climax of your myth. By climax, I am referring to the point where conflict of the story meet its head.

Post # 6 - Conflict

Within every story is a conflict. After all, it is conflict which is the driving force behind the plot. It is this conflict which propels a story and makes it interesting! Your job for the sixth post is to determine what is the conflict which is present within your myth. Discover and define what this conflict is. Write a post detailing the this conflict.

Why are we doing this?

By understanding and defining the conflict, you will have a deeper understanding your myth. This will make your retelling of the myth in blog post #9 much easier!

Assignment # 5 - Character Development

For our next assignment we will be working on character development. I would like you to describe any characters who are in your myth. Describe what they look like, their attitude, who they are. This may include other deities, animals, people, titans, etc. If you can find pictures of these characters include them in your post. Also remember to continue to leave comments on each others blogs.

Assignment #4 - Setting

This assignment will be an exploration concerning the home of the deity or the place where the myth takes place. This post should only contain a vivid description containing the setting of the narrative you will be creating. Use imagery concerning the five senses.

- What does the setting look like?

- What does the setting sound like?

- What does the setting smell like?

- What does the setting feel like?

- What does the setting taste like?

Remember to use this post, as an exploration of using adjectives to help construct a sense of place.

Why are we doing this?

Not only will this allow the writer/ reader to have a deeper sense of where the deity comes from, but it will also help you later when you begin to construct your personal narrative in post #9.

Assignment # 3 - Three Cultural References

In your third post, you will be expected to make a connection between your deity and three cultural references. These references may include pictures to famous works of art such as paintings or sculptures. If you find examples of these include an image on your blog. A reference might also include pieces of music, links to the piece of music can be embedded in your blog Allusions to deities in works of literature, plays, or movies are also acceptable, include a sample of the passage or text which includes the reference.


Why are we doing this?

The reason for this part of your blog is to understand why it is important to learn about myth. Cultural references to mythology surround us every day, from the names of the days of the week, to the names of the months, to examples which you will begin to explore through this assignment.

Feedback

At the bottom of every Blog Post, there is a place to leave a comment.
This will become an important part of the class blogging experience. This comment place will be used as a means of giving each other feedback and will also act as a means of ensuring that each of you has read and interacted with each others blogs.

Reasons for giving each other feedback:

1) To learn about the various gods

2) To read each others writing

3) To interact with each other strengthening the classroom community

4) To make full use of the technology

5) Because it is required!

What should you include with feedback?

1) Point out something which you feel the blogger has done exceptionally well.

2) Point out in a constructive and positive way, an aspect which can be improved upon.

3) Ask each other questions.

4) Begin to make connections between the myths and deities.

Assignment 2 - A Summarized Myth - Post #2

So far, I have been most impressed at the speed which all of you have gotten your bogs up and running. Now that you have become a little familiar with your deity, I would like you to take the research we have done in class and begin to transfer it to your blog. Just to refresh your memory, I have requested that you find three myths that involve your deity. These might be three versions of the same myth, or three separate myths. Might I recommend, the more myths you read concerning your deity, the easier you will find moving forward with this blog will be. Once you have read three myths, use the skill of summarization (which we practiced together in class), and summarize a myth for your second post. DO NOT write then post in first person, instead focus on the third person perspective. DO NOT simply cut and paste a myth, which you have found. This summary must be written in your own words, otherwise it is PLAGIARISM!!! After seeing your intelligence, motivation, and passion for this project, I do not expect this to be a problem.

Here is a quick recap:

1) Find and read three myths about your deity.

2) Choose a single myth and summarize it for your blog post.

3) Begin to use the links you have created, and read your classmates blogs.

4) Finish your first post. Many of you have started it, but go back and look at what I have asked you to include in your initial deity description.