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Mla Greek Mythology Research Poster Project
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Description:
This project is focused on learning MLA formatting while determining how Greek mythology appears in literature
and how it is still prevalent in our culture today. You will be presenting your findings about a Greek god/ goddess,
creature or hero on a poster to the class as well as producing an MLA formatted works cited page.
Directions:
Your job is to research a Greek god/ goddess, creature or hero, create a poster based on the information you find
during your research that details the myth surrounding that god or goddess.
Quick Project Breakdown:
1. Find at least 2 sources of information about your Greek god/ goddess, creature or hero.
a. Online sources
i. Encyclopedia Britannica or Compton’s Encyclopedia online encyclopedia
ii. Encyclopedia Mythica online encyclopedia
iii. Website of your choice:
1. www.mythweb.com
2. www.godchecker.com
3. www.theoi.com
4. www.desy.de/gna/interpedia/greek_myth
5. www.maicar.com/GML/index.html
2. Create an MLA formatted works cited page  http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/
3. Take notes on each source
a. Find at least 3 significant quotes to use on your poster.
b. Take notes on the following:
i. Name of character
ii. Thorough background information about the character. (parents? siblings? married?
Where is he/she from? Where does he/she live?)
iii. Special talents, skills, or traits (god of moon, strong, beautiful, ...)
iv. Weaknesses or areas that cause trouble for the character (love weakness, liar, etc)
v. Connect this figure to our discussion of archetype by finding a myth of your chosen
figure (name the myth and paraphrase it) that connects to the hero archetype we’ve
been discussing.
4. Create a poster to present your research to the class
My God/ Goddess/ creature/ Hero: __________________________________
My Group members include: ____________________________________________
Poster Directions
Description:
This part of the project is focused on presenting your findings on a poster to the class in an effective and concise
manner.
Directions:
Your job is to use your research to write a short speech (2 minute maximum!) in order to quickly present your
god/goddess/hero/creature to the class. You must also create a poster that will accompany your speech.
Poster Guidelines:
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MUST be:
o NEAT!
o Colourful (consider the design elements you include)
o 100% spelled correctly (see rubric)
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Required Elements:
o Your god/goddess/hero/creature’s name
 Large enough to be seen across the room
o A visual representation of your god/goddess/hero/creature
 Can be a picture or a symbol  If I were you, I’d be including more than one image!
o A summarized, concise display of some of the most important points of your research (including the
3 quotes, the connection to archetype, and the other required info presented under “Quick Project
Breakdown”)
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DO NOT include:
o Paragraphs (I do not want to see blocks of information. You need to choose the important points!)
 Short captions are ok!
Presentation Directions
Description:
This part of the project is focused on presenting your findings orally to the class in an effective and concise
manner.
Directions:
Your job is to use your research to write a short speech (2 minute maximum!) in order to quickly present your
god/goddess/hero/creature to the class.
What to include in your presentation:
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God/ goddess/ hero/ creature name
o What are they god/goddess of OR what was their purpose
o Brief family history
In your own words, retell a myth about your character that illustrates your archetype connection.
Be prepared to answer a few questions about your character
Rubrics
Poster Rubric (x2):
CATEGORY
4
Required
Elements
3
2
1
The poster includes ALL required ALL required elements are included on
elements as well as ADDITIONAL the poster.
INFORMATION.
ALL BUT 1 of the required
elements is included on the poster.
SEVERAL required elements were
MISSING.
Content
Content choices have a clear
purpose and show considerable
thought and detail. Archetype
connection is clearly made.
Content choices are thoughtful, generally
showing attention to detail. Archetype
connection is proficiently made.
Content choices are acceptable, but
do not show a great deal of thought.
Archetype connection is
satisfactorily made.
Content choices weak/limited, and
do not illustrate much thought.
Archetype connection is poor or not
presented.
Graphics Relevance
ALL graphics are related to the
topic and ALL make it easier to
understand.
ALL graphics are related to the topic and
MOST make it easier to understand.
ALL graphics relate to the topic.
Graphics DO NOT relate to the
topic.
Attractiveness
The poster is EXCEPTIONALLY The poster is ATTRACTIVE in terms of The poster is SOMEWHAT
The poster is DISTRACTINGLY
ATTRACTIVE in terms of design, design, layout and neatness.
ATTRACTIVE though it may be a MESSY or VERY POORLY
layout, and neatness.
bit messy.
DESIGNED. It is NOT
ATTRACTIVE.
Grammar/
Spelling
There are NO grammatical/
mechanical/ spelling mistakes on
the poster.
There are 1-2 grammatical/ mechanical/
spelling mistakes on the poster.
Works Cited Page Works Cited page is typed in MLA Works Cited page is typed but has some
format with few errors.
errors in MLA formatting.
There are 3-4
grammatical/mechanical mistakes
on the poster.
There are MORE THAN 4
grammatical/ mechanical mistakes
on the poster.
Works Cited page is typed but does Works Cited page is hand written or
NOT follow MLA format
not presented.
Presentation Rubric:
Organization
4
Student presents information in
LOGICAL, INTERESTING
SEQUENCE which audience can
follow.
3
2
Student presents information in
LOGICAL SEQUENCE which
audience can follow.
Audience has DIFFICULTY
FOLLOWING presentation because
student jumps around.
1
Audience CANNOT
UNDERSTAND presentation
because there is no sequence of
information.
Content
Knowledge
Student DEMONSTRATES FULL
KNOWLEDGE with explanations
and elaboration.
Student is AT EASE WITH
CONTENT, but FAILS TO
ELABORATE.
Student is UNCOMFORTABLE
WITH INFORMATION.
Student DOES NOT HAVE
GRASP of information.
Mechanics
Presentation has NO grammatical
errors.
Presentation has NO MORE THAN
TWO misspellings.
Presentation had THREE
grammatical errors.
Student's presentation had FOUR
OR MORE grammatical errors.
Delivery
Student used a CLEAR VOICE
AND CONSISTENT EYE
CONTACT throughout the
MAJORITY of the presentation.
Student used a CLEAR VOICE
AND USED EYE CONTACT
FREQUENTLY throughout the
presentation.
Student Audience members have
DIFFICULTY HEARING
PRESENTATION and EYE
CONTACT IS OCCASIONALLY
NOTED.
Student MUMBLES, AND
SPEAKS TOO QUIETLY, and
MAKES LITTLE, IF ANY EYE
CONTACT.
Research Notes:
3 Significant Quotes
Background Information
Special Talents AND Weaknesses
Archetype Connection
Sources:
Speech Planning:
INTRO
BODY
CONCLUSION
3.2.2 (a)
3.2.4 (a), (b), (c), (d)
****To be completed after your project has been submitted!
Review of your work
Check the box for the value you think best reflects your performance in the categories presented.
5
4
3
2
1
I used my time and
resources effectively
to ensure a quality
research project.
The sources I used
were credible,
accurate, and
properly cited to the
best of my ability.
I asked my teacher
and peers for help
when I thought I
needed it in order to
make my project
better.
On the scale of one
to five presented
here, I believe that
my presentation
deserves a…
If I was to complete this project again, the areas I would improve upon include:
1. ________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
2.
________________________________________________________________________
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