CC STANDARD:
Introduce precise claim(s), distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and create an organization that establishes clear relationships among the claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence
AIM 9.13.11:
How can we evaluate the character of Zeus?
A: SAT vocabulary activity.
Dual argument assignment.
The Greek god Zeus is a very complex character. On one hand, he may be considered admirable. On the other, he may be considered detestable.
PARAGRAPH ONE (Starter)
PARAGRAPH TWO (Starter)
There are many things about the Greek god Zeus that I find detestable. First,.............
As you can see, the Greek god Zeus is a very complex character. While he is admirable for many reasons, such as.....He is also detestable for many reasons, such as...............
Homework:
Please read the following two accounts and answer the questions. Please make sure that you cite evidence to support your analysis in the from of quotations from the following accounts. Also, please make sure to include/implement ANY "domain specific" vocabulary you deem necessary.
Zeus fell in love with Io and seduced her. To try to keep Hera from noticing he covered the world with a thick blanket of clouds. This backfired, arousing Hera's suspicions. She came down from Mount Olympus and began dispersing the clouds. Zeus did some quick thinking and changed Io's form from being a lovely maiden. So as the clouds dispersed Hera found Zeus standing next to a white heifer. He then swore that he had never seen the cow before, it had just sprang right out of the earth. Seeing right through this Hera complemented the cow and asked to have it as a present. As turning such a reasonable request down would have given the whole thing away, Zeus presented her with the cow.
She sent the cow away and arranged Argos to watch over it. Since Argus had a hundred eyes and could have some of them sleep while others were awake he made a fine watchman. Desperate, Zeus sent Hermes to fetch Io. Disguised as a Shepard, Hermes had to employ all his skill as a musician and story teller to gain Argus confidence and lull him to sleep. Once asleep Hermes killed Argus. As a memorial, Hera took his eyes and set them into the tail of her favorite bird, the peacock.
3. What about the monster Argos
4. Do you think that he was effective at his duty?
5. If you were Hera, considering what happened to Argos, how might you have guarded the princess?
6. Do you think that turning poor Io into a bovine (cow) was the best way to hide her? please explain.
7. If you were Zeus, how would you have protected the princess?
Introduce precise claim(s), distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and create an organization that establishes clear relationships among the claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence
AIM 9.13.11:
How can we evaluate the character of Zeus?
B: Go over homework.
C: Dual argument assignment: Compose a short piece concerning the character of Zeus.
D: Homework: See below reading/questions.
A. Make a list of 5-10 things that you consider admirable about Zeus.
B. Make a list of 5-10 things you find detestable about Zeus.
C. Begin writing.
INTRODUCTION (Starter)
PARAGRAPH ONE (Starter)
There are many things about the Greek god Zeus that I find admirable. First, ...........
There are many things about the Greek god Zeus that I find detestable. First,.............
CONCLUSION (Starter)
As you can see, the Greek god Zeus is a very complex character. While he is admirable for many reasons, such as.....He is also detestable for many reasons, such as...............
Homework:
Please read the following two accounts and answer the questions. Please make sure that you cite evidence to support your analysis in the from of quotations from the following accounts. Also, please make sure to include/implement ANY "domain specific" vocabulary you deem necessary.
Io
Princess of Argos
Zeus fell in love with Io and seduced her. To try to keep Hera from noticing he covered the world with a thick blanket of clouds. This backfired, arousing Hera's suspicions. She came down from Mount Olympus and began dispersing the clouds. Zeus did some quick thinking and changed Io's form from being a lovely maiden. So as the clouds dispersed Hera found Zeus standing next to a white heifer. He then swore that he had never seen the cow before, it had just sprang right out of the earth. Seeing right through this Hera complemented the cow and asked to have it as a present. As turning such a reasonable request down would have given the whole thing away, Zeus presented her with the cow. 
She sent the cow away and arranged Argos to watch over it. Since Argus had a hundred eyes and could have some of them sleep while others were awake he made a fine watchman. Desperate, Zeus sent Hermes to fetch Io. Disguised as a Shepard, Hermes had to employ all his skill as a musician and story teller to gain Argus confidence and lull him to sleep. Once asleep Hermes killed Argus. As a memorial, Hera took his eyes and set them into the tail of her favorite bird, the peacock. While Io was now free, Hera sent the mother of all gad-flys to sting the still bovine, Io. The ghost of Argus pursued her as well. This pushed her near madness, trying to escape she wandered the world. During her wanders she came across Prometheus while chained. He gave her hope. He predicted that she would have to wander for many years. But, she would eventually be changed back into human form and would bear a child. He predicted that a descendent of this child would be a great hero and set her free.
His predictions came true. During her wanderings many geographical features were named after her including the Ionian Sea Nile
Again, please make sure that you cite evidence to support your analysis in the form of quotations from the above account. Also, please besure to include/implement ANY "domain specific" vocabulary you deem necessary.
1. How did Zeus attempt conceal (hide) his affair with Io? Do you think it was effective?
2. Why do you think Zeus was so afraid of Hera?
4. Do you think that he was effective at his duty?
5. If you were Hera, considering what happened to Argos, how might you have guarded the princess?
6. Do you think that turning poor Io into a bovine (cow) was the best way to hide her? please explain.
7. If you were Zeus, how would you have protected the princess?
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