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This was a homework assignment in which we asked our first graders to draw a picture of the Minotaur. We told them the story of Theseus and the Minotaur that afternoon. They were asked to include details (notice the smoke coming out of his nostrils, the labyrinth surrounding him, the large horns on his bull head, the human form WITH SHOES!). She even provided a reason and an example to support her opinion. "Reason: He is evil. Example: He could make you die."
It slays me!
We told the kids that they would vote on their favorite picture and it would be featured on the school website in our class page. This picture didn't get the popular vote despite my best efforts.
The picture on the left came out on top. It has some fine qualities but it doesn't make me laugh the way the other picture does. It is obvious that both girls were paying careful attention to the story as it unfolded. The Greeks could really spin a yarn.
Later we looked at some drawing of the Minotaur in several books to see how others envisioned him.
The favorites included the Minotaur in Z is for Zeus: A Greek Mythology Alphabet by Helen L. Wilbur and Theseus and the Minotaur (Graphic Greek Myths and Legends) by Gilly Cameron Cooper.
I can't wait to see how they draw the Cyclops Polyphemus.
3 comments:
Lololol! You make me miss when my own kids were at this age.
That top Minotaur IS hilarious, and you're right -- it's all about his expression! I also love the fact that she included the labyrinth.
37 - You must have so many wonderful memories! Of course, I wish that I had your children in my class. I want all the children in my class :)
Steve - It is quite amusing to me that this little girl often has that same expression on her face.
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