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ANCIENT GREEK Infomercials
Persuasive ESSAYs
The Legend of Zeus' Replacement
Mr. RosenfelD
6th Grade Gifted and Talented
Dever
Howell
Wheeler
Willow
Podcast Recordings – March 29, 2016
All Written Work, Posters &
Actual Video Recordings – April 5, 2016
Ancient Greece Persuasive Essays
The story
…..And it came to pass that Zeus, the chief of the ancient Greek Gods,
(Long may he rein) decided that he grew tired of being in charge. He was most
displeased with the constant nagging, bickering and fighting and fighting,
bickering and nagging of his divine family on top of Mount Olympus. The oracle
advised Zeus (Long may he rein) that he should retire and move to Florida in
order to enjoy the bounty of the sunshine state's beaches, fishing, year-round
amusement parks and early-bird specials. Besides, it's a good way to get away
from all the afore mentioned nagging, bickering and fighting.
This news, of course, shocked the rest of the deities of Mount Olympus
(Long may they also reign) because Zeus decided not to name his successor.
Zeus decreed that each of the Gods, Goddesses and heroes should use
their persuasive abilities and powers (In the classic Greek tradition) as well as
late-night cable television to convince the mortals who their new ruler should be.
That divine being will be given Zeus’ thunderbolts, powers and Lego to rule over
the universe for eternity.
Your job is to become one of the ancient Greek gods, goddesses or heroes
and try to become the eternal ruler of Olympus. You are required to:
( ) Research and study your deity in order to become that legend!
( ) Prepare and memorize a full one minute long typed speech, in the voice of
your character, to convince the worshiping mortals of your qualifications. (12
pt. Times New Roman Font with one-inch margins)
( ) Deliver your speech, in costume, dressed as the god, goddess or hero
you are claiming to be.
( ) Part of your speech requires you to provide a series of visuals that will
appear while you are talking to champion your cause. You must use a
minimum of five (easy to see and to understand) photos within your oneminute infomercial.
But WAIT! There’s more…..
( ) Create a campaign poster (on oak tag) explaining why you deserve the
honor. Include what you will to those who vote for and against you. Have
some artistic fun with this, but stay true to your character.
(
) Create a sixty second radio ad that will be shared via your poster
using a QR code. I will record this with you during class on podcasting
equipment. This ad is not your actual typed speech.
(
) Submit a (One-Page) typed resume (A document listing your
qualifications for a job) Your mortal name should be on top of it. I will
explain how to do this in class – though a sample is attached.
(
) Submit a formal TYPED works cited page, correctly listing where you
obtained the information about your character. This is required in 12 pt.
Times New Roman Font. You will need a minimum of three text sources and
three on-line sources.
( ) You will also need a cover page for your submitted work. The order of your
submission should be: Cover Page, Speech, Resume and Works Cited
Page. They should be stapled together and presented to Mr. Rosenfeld as
you prepare to record your speech during the video recording.
Students will be assigned their parts as soon as possible.
We will be filming our infomercials on Tuesday, April 5, 2016. The podcasts
will be recorded on March 29, 2016.
Some class time will be used for research, artwork, recording, costumes, etc.
Good luck to all...May the fates be with you!
Some Legends to choose from
MALE
Poseidon – Sea – Horses
Hades – Underworld
Ares – War
Jason – Hero
Dionysus – Wine & Parties
Perseus - Hero
Orpheus - Musician
Apollo – Sun, Healing & Music
Hermes – Messenger,
Commerce, Thieves, Travel
Kronos (Cronos) – Time
FEMALE
Hera – Queen & Marriage
Aphrodite – Love & Beauty
Athena – Wisdom & Intelligence
Themis – Justice & Fairness
Gaia – Earth
Persephone – Flowers &
Underworld Queen
Hestia – Hearth and Home
Artemis – Hunting & Animals
Demeter – Growing Things
Muses
Clio – History
Euterpe – Music
Thalia – Comedy
Melpomene – Tragedy
Terpsichore – Dance
Erato – Poetry
Polymnia – Grammar & Geometry
Ourania – Astronomy
Calliope – Justice and Serenity
Hephaestus – Forge & Metal
Hercules - Hero
Eros – Love (Like Cupid)
The Fates – Destiny
Nike – Victory
Medusa - Monster
Iris – Rainbows
Rhea – Motherhood & Comfort
(Ease)
Nemesis – Righteous Anger
YOU ARE MORE THAN WELCOME TO SELECT ANOTHER CHARACTER WHO IS NOT LISTED.
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Mr. Rosenfeld
Personal Resume
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Mt. Olympus
Greece
(800) VIC-TORY
Objective:
To Become the Ruler of Olympus
Current Position:
Goddess of Victory, Strength and Speed
Lineage:
Father: Pallas, an Original Titan
Mother: Styx (Holy Water) – River Insures That Gods Must Keep Promises
Sister of Strength, Force and Rivalry
Skills and Tools:
Ability to Grant Victory at Will
Extremely Muscular Arms and Shoulders
Equestrian and Charioteer
Achievements:
First to Join Zeus in War against Titans
Organized Zeus' Original Army
Currently Assist Athena in Battle and Warfare
Other Attributes:
Brings Victory to Chosen Favorites
Reminds Mortals that Victory is Fleeting
Dedicated, Purposeful and Unwavering
Ability to Fly – Frequent Flyer Miles
Modern Worship - Namesake Brand is Fashionable Sportswear
Hobbies:
Battle and Tactics
Award Ceremonies
Trophies & Wreaths
References:
Zeus, Athena
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DEITY SURVEY
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STRATEGY GUIDE
CHARACTER
Poseidon
Hades
Ares
Jason, Orpheus,
Hercules.
Perseus
Dionysus
Apollo
Hermes
Cronus
Hephaestus
Hera
Aphrodite
Athena
Themis
Gaea
Persephone
Demeter
Artemis
Muses
Rhea
Hestia
WEAKNESS
If water covers ¾ of the land, why aren’t you already in control.
Very powerful, but is totally in love with his wife, Persephone. Will
do anything and everything to please her. (He is not his own man.)
The ruler of war always loses in battle to Athena. He is really a
coward.
Only demigods. Will not be taken seriously by those with more
power. Will be resented by the others.
He’s a known alcoholic. Parties and festivals are nice but there is a
credibility issue here.
Health, Music, Sun – He has too many responsibilities already and
isn’t that double or triple-dipping?
Money is nice, but why would you want someone in charge of
thieves in full control of Olympus?
Already killed by Zeus. He was a Titan an enemy of the Olympians.
He’s handicapped. He’s ugly. He is never taken seriously. He is a
follower and not a leader.
She’s vengeful. She’s nasty. She is in charge of marriage and she
can’t keep her own marriage together.
Can beauty really be considered a leadership trait?
Can someone who isn’t interested in love be a leader?
Is justice always fair?
Can someone who controls the land defend her kingdom from the
air and sky?
She did not defend herself against Hades’ advances. Is the flower
more important than the stem?
Can she protect Olympus when she can’t even watch over her
daughter? Is the stem more important than the flower?
She says she loves and protects animals but she also hunts them
down. Make up your mind.
The arts are nice, but come on…are they really THAT important?
She was another Titan and Zeus’ mother but had little impact after
his birth.
She voluntarily gave up her spot on the Parthenon so that an
alcoholic could rise to power. Also, If she’s not willing to fight, is she
too weak to lead?