HAPPY EFFINN BIRTHDAYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"have a magical day Mrs. Gayol and al your wishes come do and remember zipidi doo dahh zipidi dayy my ohh myy what a wonderfull dayy!!!"

lol have a good birthday mrsssssssssssssss

Mythology- Polyphemus and the Flower Myths

Hello my little Bambis'. Now that we have successfully completed our anthologies..(Kudos to all of you who were brave enough to muster up the courage to perform them) We can embark on a lovely journey into mythology. This is one of my favorite units to teach. You will be doing alot of writing (as always) but we will also be completing a variety of projects on the subject as well. I am posting various links on the blog this week in order to facilitate learning. Your first paper on the subject will be due on Wednesday for 5th period and Thursday for 2nd period. You will be completing (first draft) of a comparative analysis paper. Do not be scared all that means is you will be writing a formal compare and contrast paper. Below you will find a link to Ovid's Metamorphoses. These are the same myths we have read in class but from a differerent writer's perspective. Read Ovid's versions carefully.Pick one of the myths to write your paper on. Regardless you are responsible for reading all of the myths. Take brainstorming notes comparing the two different versions. That will be the framework for your paper. Create an outline to organize your thoughts then write the paper which should run anywhere from 2-3 pages typed. I am also placing a link on step by step instructions on how to write a comparitive analysis (I will review in class as well)

Here are your links:

How to Write a Comparative Analysis Paper (Two Links)

http://www.fas.harvard.edu/~wricntr/documents/CompAnalysis.html

http://www.ehow.com/how_2095476_write-comparative-analysis.html


Links To Ovid's Metamorphoses:

Narcissus
Book III 339-510 (Starts with Echo Sees Narcissus)

http://etext.virginia.edu/latin/ovid/trans/Metamorph3.htm#476975712

Polyphemus
One of the Cyclopes, sons of Neptune, one-eyed giants living in Sicily.Bk XIII:738-788. He falls in love with Galatea.Bk XIII:789-869. He complains of her rejection of him.Bk XIII:870-897. He kills Acis with a rock.Bk XIV:154-222. He was feared by Achaemenides, and roamed Aetna, blinded by Ulysses, seeking revenge.

http://etext.virginia.edu/latin/ovid/trans/Metamorph13.htm#Bkthirteen738

http://etext.virginia.edu/latin/ovid/trans/Metamorph14.htm#Bkfourteen154

Art Inspired By Ovid's Metamorphoses:
http://ancienthistory.about.com/od/metamorphoses/ig/Ovid-Metamorphoses-Paintings/

hey, you made a little mistake

hey ms. Gayol,
i looked up the thing of the tv in history.com and its not at 10 today, it was today at 10 am or at 4pm!! so we all missed it!!! =(

history channel??

mrs. you said that the cyclopes were on the history channel at 10!! but it doesnt come out. im not sure if is the thing at 9 that is called ''Ancient Discoveries'' and the episode is called ''Siegeof Troy''.. well im just letting you know !!! =]

hey hey heyyyyyy

heyyyyyy are the notes you discussed online anywhere???????? lol ohhh and i did really great on my race i dropped 2 minutes again wooooooohhhhhhhhhoooooooo hahahahahahaa
byyeeee,
chris,
A.K.A "the cuban Dr. seus"

helppppp!!!!

where do you get the book for $2 again i forgot please help meeeeeee

clue less brain.

does everyone in your poem have to be dead??

can some people still be alive...
like living today .

this is just for the names

My Little Bambis' In Headlights :)

Guys I was beyond impressed with your anthologies! It shows me what talented kids you really are! Remember we are now entering "phase 2" You are to edit your poems after critiques from your peers and re-type them. You will then pick your best piece and memorize it. You will perform it in class not next class but the following. Please bring your copy of Edith Hamilton's Mythology to class. I will give you an intro to mythology. You will really enjoy it! Special shout out to Chris Delgado.."The Cuban Dr. Seuss" You had us all laughing our tushies off Thanks KUDOS to you. PS here is the web link you guys requested me to post:) Have a stellar evening!

-Love Miss Gayol http://www.chewyrox.com

hey miss, remember that i told you that i had the cards for first period well i dont i have the Q-cards,can you send then to me so i can print then.
thank you...

Help Please :)

Must we print out the spoon river anthology???

p.s. i can't think of anything for the poem :(

The Spoon River Anthology/ George Gray

http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/1280
Hey kids,

First and foremost, I have to tell you guys just how proud I am of the work you have done in reference to your poetry explications. You have all gone above and beyond my expectations! I know it is very difficult, but I am laying the foundation for greatness :) Above you will find the link to the free e-text of the Spoon River Anthology which is the complete collection of poems that Edgar Lee Maters wrote, based upon the collection of headstones (graves) he discovered. Take a look at the different poems because in the very near future, you will be writing a mini-anthology of your own! I will explain it in class. Remember your homework is to emulate the writing of Mr. Masters using one of the names on the flag by the auditorium. If you are still having problems with the poetry..please e-mail me...leave me a note in class..or you can make an appointment to see me during lunch or after school. I am here to help you as much as I can.

Love,

Miss G.

PS Here are some HS students performing some of the poems

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71KVXovWSfA

here is a video of pictures he based his writing on (soldiers) these old school pictures from the 1800's are called daughertypes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-DPqfynreA&feature=related

hurricane ike is comining make sure you and chubaca have a matress and food to ride out the storm haahahah

YOU ARE AWESOME!!! IAM ANALYSING EVERYTHING..AND I FULLY COMPREHEND "THE ROAD NOT TAKEN"

http://www.literacyrules.com/pdf/Transition%20Words%20and%20Phrases.pdf

Yo!!!!! I dont know if this will work but lets give it a try Lol!!!!

Love this class!!!!

I'm sooooo AWESOME!!

ello

just bored
so decided to write you a blog. or comment
or whatever.

well im going to do my home work now (:

your class is cool (: i enjoy it.
(even though i cant use the rest room) cough,cough .


Thania

How to Write an Explication

How to Write an Explication I think that this could be really helpful when doing miss gayol´s HW!!!!!!!!!

How to Write an Explication

How to Write an Explication

Miss G,

You rock :]

- Bibi

or as you called me, Vivi.