Name __________________________Period___ Date Due____________
NINTH GRADE SUMMER READING ASSIGNMENT
Heroes, Gods, and Monsters of the Greek Myths by Bernard Evslin
Respond to each item with accuracy. Be brief and to the point.
Paraphrase the required summaries.
Proofread and edit responses.
Type or write in blue or black pen. No pencil accepted.
1. List the 12 Olympian gods and give a brief description of each.
GOD OR GODDESS
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
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2. In a summary paragraph, tell how the Greeks explained the
change in seasons every year.
3. In a summary paragraph, tell how the Greeks explained how
humans learned to use fire.
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4. How did the Greek myths explain how evil came into the world?
Explain how a story you know is similar to the Greek myth.
EVIL COMES TO THE WORLD
CONNECT A SIMILAR MYTH
5. List five modern English words or phrases that are derived from
Greek mythology. Show how the modern meaning is based on the
Greek meaning.
ENGLISH WORD OR PHRASE
CONNECTION TO GREEK
WORD
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