Week 3 Essay

Option 2:

For weeks 2 and 3 I read two stories both in the Classical unit. The reason I picked this Unit for 2 weeks in a now is because I love to read stories about classical Greece. It is just so interesting to me to learn about the gods and goddesses. I wouldn’t say that I have a least favorite story. I did not get to read the entire list, but if I had the time to then I would have. The two stories I read were Homer’s Iliad and Homer’s Odyssey. It was hard to pick a favorite, but I’m going to go with Homer’s Odyssey. The story includes so many different mini stories that make it a great thriller. There is some background information that I wish I had known before. Before reading the unit I knew some about the gods, but I think that it would have been great to get a refresh or learn about all of the gods. It would be ideal if there were a family tree with all the gods/goddesses with a brief description to match. Maybe there are some stories that just incorporate the gods and goddesses themselves. That would be a really cool thing to read about. I also have another idea, but I’m not sure if it would work. I was thinking that maybe for some units instead of reading a story maybe we could watch a clip or a movie of the story. Visuals can be a great way for students to come up with their own stories.  I think that that the reading I picked for that past 2 weeks have helped me see what I can get out of this course, and there was no better way to start it with readings I love. I have learned how to carve out stories and make my own. It is crazy to think that I came up with some of the stories that I have done, but it’s true. This class has pushed me to use my creative and imaginative skills to the max, but in a good way. This class has met my expectations for sure. It is a great course and I am glad that I took it.

The Parthenon in Athens

Taken by: Escarlati

Source: Wikipedia