Mythology Unit
The freshmen are expected to read excerpts from the Odyssey as an introduction to Greek mythology. Instead of reading the Odyssey , English 9 Honors will focus on Edith Hamilton’s book, Mythology , which highlights an array of myths that will allow the class to develop a deeper understanding of Greek mythology.
Week One
Tuesday
In-Class: Read and annotate “Introduction to Classical Mythology”
Homework: Chapter I
1. Annotate The Titans the Twelve Great Olympians pages 21-25
2. Each student needs to create a 1 slide presentation (PowerPoint or Google Presentation) of their section to present to the class on Wednesday. Each presentation should include a visual for the god or goddess.
Nicho – Zeus
Jacob – Hera
Aubri – Poseidon
Ariel – Hades
Ryan – Athena
Kaitlyn – Apollo
Kasey – Artemis
Teresa –Aphrodite
Emily – Hermes
Nicole - Mars
Lisa – Hephaestus
3. Read and annotate pages 38-52 – keep your notes brief because this information isn’t as important.
Wednesday
In-class: Brief presentations on all of the Olympians

Mythology Unit
Homework: Summarize Chapter II
Thursday
In-class: Chapter III
Homework: Find two creation stories from other cultures to share with the class on Friday
Friday
In-class: Small Groups: myth sharing and completion of values and beliefs from these cultures
Homework: Read and annotate “Cupid and Psyche” (pages 121-134)
Week Two
Monday
In-class: Discussion of “Cupid and Psyche” & writing prompt
Homework: Read and annotate “The Quest of the Golden Fleece” (pages 159-179)
Tuesday
In-class: Discussion of Greek culture and viewpoints based on these myths
Homework: Read and annotate one chapter from Part Three “The Great Heroes before the
Trojan War”
Wednesday
In-class: Share stories, discuss and analyze
Homework: Part Four/Chapter I
Thursday
In-class: The Fall of Troy
Homework: Chapter III
Friday
In-class: Book 9 from the textbook
Homework: Read The Cyclops Polyphemus (pages 105-111) & prepare for essay test about
Odysseus

Mythology Unit
Week Three
Monday
In-class: Essay test
Homework: Part Five/Chapter II
Tuesday
In-class: Part Six/ Chapter I
Homework: Chapter II
Wednesday
In-class: Discussion
Homework: Read the myth writing assignment & prewrite
Thursday
In-class: draft/type your myth
Homework: continue to work on writing assignment
Friday:
In-class: TEST over mythology (you will read something new and analyze it)
Homework: Revise and edit your myth – it is due on Monday!