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Edith Hamilton’s Mythology
3/20/17
Introduction: We can assume after studying the introduction to Mythology that Edith Hamilton’s wish
in our reading of her text would be to gain a deeper understanding of the culture and writers of
mythology as well as the individual stories. With that idea in mind, you will choose one specific part in
the book to study and become an expert on. Your goals are to:
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Read and contribute effectively: Thoroughly read the section you choose; display your
knowledge by annotating the text and sharing in discussions with group members
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Meet, plan, and practice: Meet with your group as agreed upon and contribute 100% to
planning and practicing your presentation, much of which will occur outside clas
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Present: With your group, present findings to the class, teaching them stories in your section
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Pass the test: Pass a test over the sections read as a class and your chosen section
Directions:
1. Groups will meet to discuss the reading and to formulate project ideas on Friday, 3/24,
presenting them for my approval by the end of class on Monday 3/27. It is crucial that you come
to class prepared to contribute to your group, and it will be obvious to your friends as well as to
me if you have not read your section thoroughly enough to explain its ideas and to answer
questions about it.
2. Your project is a presentation of the important ideas from your section. As with all presentations,
you should plan a brief introduction, a body, and a brief conclusion. Present facts, characters,
basic plots, themes, moral teachings or purposes of the myths, related vocabulary, etc. If your
section has numerous gods and goddesses, focus on the ones you think are most interesting to
portray. When possible, connect your information to something students already know. This
project requires you to use resources outside of Hamilton’s Mythology.
3. This must be a highly visual presentation, such as (1) role play/reenactment of stories; (2) TV
game show, talk show, soap opera, or Entertainment Today style, either in front of the class or
via a video prepared outside of class. Your group could also (3) make masks and tell the stories
that way; YouTube has excellent how-to videos on making Greek masks. Another idea is to
present stories via (4) highly decorative, elaborate, hand-made posters. You may use one or a
combination of these ideas. Whatever you choose, remember that this is a verbal but also visual
presentation. Finally, every presentation must include a piece of classical art, ancient Greek
poetry, and current music.
4. Every group will present their section to the class. This is an opportunity to teach your fellow
students. Plan a 7 - 10 minute presentation of your choice. You’ll have Monday, April 10 for
final in-class practice of your presentation. Presentations begin the next day, Tuesday, April 11,
and every group must be ready to present that day.
5. Miscellaneous: advertisements; script = okay; purpose = educate in an entertaining way, but
don’t get cocky and laugh your way through it as this is unprofessional and will result in a lower
group grade. Remember your purpose; remember all of your audience.
Absences: If you must be absent on the presentation day, you will be required to research a separate
mythology topic that will be given to you by me. You will write and turn in a 3-page paper on that topic
and present your findings to the class as well. Your group members will cover, to the best of their
abilities, your part of the group presentation.
Visual Mythology Presentation Rubric
Group Members: ____________________
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Content:
English 9 Honors
2017
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Important facts, characters, themes, events, etc. accurately and clearly
explained in a highly interesting manner, 7 - 10 minutes;
Art _____ Poetry ____ Music ___ incorporated appropriately
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Organization: Logical flow; smooth transitions between group members, parts;
includes brief introduction, body, brief conclusion; it is evident that
all group members contribute equally
_____/9
Participation: Appropriate voice, pace, eye contact used; purpose and
demeanor reflect goal of teaching classmates
_____/10
Mode of Delivery:
Use of medium, props, costumes
Less effective
Highly effective
TOTAL:
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