Myth Limericks

Tomorrow, we have First Friday Mass followed by Declamationes, a whole-school assembly, where each class presents something they have learned and prepared.  My class has been studying Greek myths.  Myths, myths,and more myths.  We have summarized, narrated, illustrated, studied and created beautiful artwork based on myths.  I tried to think of something unique and fun to do to wrap up the myth project.  Don't ask me why, but 'limericks' popped into my head.  Marrying the classical with the *earthy*?? 
Well, we gave it a try, and boy, and I glad we did!  The students did a great job!  Here is a sampling of their work:

Apollo and Daphne
There once was a nymph named Daphne,
Apollo would not let her be.
She turned him away,
He continued to stay,
So, her dad turned her into a tree.

Perseus and Medusa
Medusa was an ugly beast,
and every night she had a feast,
But Perseus came,
She was finally slain,
And then her cruel reign had to cease.

Midas and the Golden Touch
Midas had a crush on gold so pure,
He met a man with a smile so sure.
He got the Golden Touch,
Because he loved gold so much,
Losing his daughter was the cure.

Perseus and Medusa
Medusa was a freaky gorgon
Who lived on a gloomy mountain.
She had snaky curls,
And ate up little girls,
Until Perseus met her head-on.


Pandora
Pandora was a very big fool,
Who broke an important rule.
She opened a box,
The size of an ox,
And unleashed troubles, so cruel.

Aren't they inventive and creative?  I think my students did a great job. 
Now, they need to recite them before the whole school...piece of cake...right?

Trying out Picasa

Here are some pictures of a recent rehearsal for The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Sammy and Ethan are both very excited for their debut performances on April 30 and May 1. We are living, breathing, eating and sleeping Narnia these days. It's a lovely place to be!

You will need to click on the picture below to go to the album. There is a button in the upper left corner to see the pictures as a slideshow.

Lion Witch Wardrobe Update: I changed the settings on this album to "public". I was told it couldn't be viewed before. It should be OK now.