Norse Mythology for High School
Jennifer Smith, M.A. in English (she/her)
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(130)
In this 8-week class, students will read, analyze, and write about literature through the study of Norse Mythology.
Class experience
US Grade 9 - 12
- Students will read, discuss, analyze, and write about literary elements in stories from Norse Mythology. Students will need to purchase a copy of the book Gods and Heroes from Viking Mythology by Brian Branston. A schedule and reading discussion guide will be posted for each week's reading assignments. There will be two *essays assigned in this class; one essay will be due in Week 4 and the other will be due in Week 8. Guidelines and further instructions for the essays will be given during...
8 lessons//8 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1The Beginning of the WorldsThe Tricking of King Gylfi, The World of Ice and Fire, The Creation, Night and DayWeek 2Lesson 2Humans, Yggdrasill, Golden AgeThe First Humans, Yggdrasill, The World Ash, The Golden Age in AsgardWeek 3Lesson 3Gods, Humans, Fate, and WarHeimdall in Midgard, The Norns, Loki and His Evil Children, War in HeavenWeek 4Lesson 4Foreshadowing and RagnarokThe Walls of Asgard, The Apples of Eternal Life, Odin Prepares for Ragnarok; Essay One is dueWeek 5Lesson 5Heroes and VillainsSigurd the Dragon-Slayer, The Story of Trembling Hood, Fenrir the Wolf is BoundWeek 6Lesson 6Thor, Part 1How Thor Got His Hammer, Thor Fights the Giant Krungnir, Thor Goes FishingWeek 7Lesson 7Thor, Part 2Thor in the Giants' Stronghold, Thor's Holiday, The Stealing of Thor's HammerWeek 8Lesson 8The End, or is It?The Death of Balder, The God's Revenge, The Ragnarok, Doom of the Gods, The Gods Return, King Gylfi is Tricked Again; Essay Two is due
Students will read, analyze, discuss, and write about Norse Mythology.
I am a certified teacher and taught in the public school system for seven years. I am a veteran homeschool educator. I have taken several folklore & mythology courses online, and I have taught literature, mythology, and folklore classes to middle and high school students. I have also led literature workshops for adults. I have a MA in English.
Homework Offered
- Reading assignments are scheduled for each week. - Students will write two essays in this class.2 - 4 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Student progress will be assessed through class participation and through two written essays. I will use a rubric to assess students' essays.Grades Offered
1 file available upon enrollment- Book: Gods and Heroes from Viking Mythology by Brian Branston (used copies available on Amazon for around $5 - $8; used copies available at AbeBooks for around $9 - $20) - Computer for typing & submitting essays
Some myths may contain violent imagery and mild sexual content.
- ***Students & teacher: Gods and Heroes from Viking Mythology by Brian Branston ***Students will need to have their books in time to read Week One's reading assignment prior to our first class meeting. - Teacher only: Prose Edda; Poetic Edda; A Handbook of Norse Mythology by Karl Mortensen; The Norse Myths by Kevin Crossley-Holland; Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(130)
I teach Literature, Writing, Poetry, Mythology, and Folklore classes for Middle and High School. I also teach a small selection of classes for elementary-aged students and preschoolers. I have a BS in Elementary Education and a MA in English. I...
Group Class
$180
for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
50 min
Completed by 9 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
2-10 learners per class
