Download Greece Newspaper project

Mr. Hamblin
Chapter 5: Ancient Greece
World History
Newspaper Project
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ANCIENT TIMES
Task: Imagine that you are a journalist in Ancient Greece. You will be creating a newspaper as if
you were living during this civilization. Please take into consideration what you have learned so
far about Ancient Greece. This project will require you to get creative, and I encourage you to
utilize all available resources in the classroom.
Goal: To create a newspaper to tell the people of Greece what is happening. Remember, you
are journalist in Ancient Greece, don’t just give facts, tell us a news story!!
 Take note if you see the word “challenge” those requirements are optional and you will
receive extra credit for completing that portion of the task.
Criteria: Please note I have provided you with examples. Please include 1-8 in your paper.
(9 and 10 are optional challenges for extra credit.)
1) Title- Every good paper has a great title!
2) Headline Story (EX: politics, philosophers, scientific findings, important events)
3) International Story (EX: Persian War, Athens vs Sparta, Trojan War, Alexander the
Great )
4) Life and Leisure (EX: clothing, mythology, life in Sparta, schooling in Athens, housing)
5) Sports (EX: athleticism, Olympics)
6) Business (EX: economic conditions, trade development, expansion)
7) Opinion ( philosophers, advice column, letters to the editor)
8) Weather (must indicate an understanding on the importance of geography!)
9) Advertisement (propaganda *challenge*)
10) Political Cartoon (*challenge*)
Grading Guidelines: You will be graded on the overall appearance and content of your work.
Your grade will reflect upon the time and effort you put forth in this project. This project will
count for 35 points and I look forward to seeing what you create. I will be using this project to
assess your understanding of the content in regards to the classical period. I encourage you to
be creative, global studies can be a fun, and hands on learning experience 
The articles that you will be writing must be original work. If you simply copy text you will not
receive credit for your work. Take ownership of your work.
Tips
1) Use the class time that is dedicated to this assignment to get as much work done as you
can. Sure it would be nice to talk about what happened after school yesterday or how
much you love world history…but how is that going to help you complete this
assignment?
2) Be sure to compile as much information before you start to write articles or create the
paper.
*Challenge* you may decide to complete a “challenge” for extra credit.
You can use the space below to brainstorm your ideas and/or compile sources
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