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How to create a successful presentation. No more, but no less, than 4-6 bullets per slide Keep bullets short When presenting, don’t just re-read bullets Include one image on each slide. The Adventures of Perseus. Mr. Moccia/Mr. Lenox. Who was Perseus?. Son of Zeus and Danae
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How to create a successful presentation • No more, but no less, than 4-6 bullets per slide • Keep bullets short • When presenting, don’t just re-read bullets • Include one image on each slide
The Adventures of Perseus Mr. Moccia/Mr. Lenox
Who was Perseus? • Son of Zeus and Danae • Perseus’ Grandfather, Acrisius, was told he would kill him • Arcisius cast Perseus and Danae into the sea • Rescued and raised by Dictys
Perseus Fights the Gorgon • Perseus’ mother is planning to marry Polydectes - Perseus doesn’t like Polydectes • Polydectes wants the head of Medusa as a wedding gift! • Athena helps him figure out how to kill Medusa. • Perseus sneaks into her den, and cuts off Medusa’s head!
Perseus & Andromeda • Andromeda’s village offends Posiedon • Andromeda’s father needs to sacrifice her to save his kingdom • Perseus saves her and marries her! • Perseus and Andromeda flee to his home
Prophecy Fulfilled • Perseus returns to Argos • Multiple versions, but Perseus kills Arcisius • Perseus would then be the ruler of Argos, but declined • Depending on the story, Perseus was either exiled or killed
Themes from Perseus’ Story • Father vs. Son, Mama Drama • Damsel in Distress • Brains plus brawn equals victory • Exile