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Introduction to Epics Notebook Check
1. Epic Unit Terms and Information 10 pts.
2. Most Important Line Research 10 pts.
3. Research Notes (reputable and varied websites, legible, complete)20 pts.
4. Informational Poster 40 pts.
(Visually appealing, easy to read, concise, all research complete)
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_______Myth Summary
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Information
_______Two Most Interesting Facts
_______Symbols
_______Easy to read the text
_______Associations
images
_______Talents
_______Weaknesses
_______Visually appealing – colors and
5. Works Cited Page (Proper format) 20 pts
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Notebook Check 1: Epic Unit Terms and Information
What is an epic?
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2. What is a myth?
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3. The SEVEN characteristics of most myths and epic poems are…
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4. What is an archetype?
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5. What is a symbol?
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6. Heroes are…
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7. A tragic hero is…
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8. A tragic hero always has a tragic flaw, which is…
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9. Epics incorporate an epic simile, which is…
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10. The roles of gods, goddesses, and monsters are to…
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Notebook Check #2: Close Reading for Mini-Research Project
Introduction:
The Greeks were polytheistic in their religious beliefs. Polytheistic means they believed in and worshiped many
different gods. In Greek mythology, the gods often represented different forms of nature. Their religion/mythology had
no formal structure with the exception of various festivals held in honor of the gods. There was no sacred book or
code of conduct to live by. The most powerful Greek gods were known as the Olympians. The Greeks believed the
Olympians lived on the highest mountain in Greece, Mount Olympus. The Olympian gods included: Zeus, Hera,
Apollo, Aphrodite, Ares, Artemis, Athena, Demeter, Hades, Hermes, Hephaestus, Poseidon and Hestia or later she
was replaced in some lists by Dionysus. Other mythical creatures we meet in The Odyssey are Calypso, Charibdis,
Circe, Cyclops (Polyphemus), Helios, Lotus, Sirens, Scylla
Directions in a Nutshell
 Choose a god/goddess or creature from the list
 Research your Gods/Goddesses/Creatures.
 Collect information on your Gods/Goddesses/Creatures from reliable websites/the passage
 Complete the Research Notes including the Works Cited information.
 Create an informational poster to teach the God/Goddess to the class.
 Create a Works Cited for all the sources used in your project.
 BONUS: Create a business card that would be appropriate for you God/Goddess.
What is the most important line in this passage? Explain.
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Discuss this with a partner/group. Note other important lines from the passage.
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Notebook # 3: Greek God/Goddess/Mythological Creatures
Mini-Research Poster Project
Assignment Overview:
You will become an expert on your assigned God or Goddess and teach the class about the influence your Greek
God had. You will research your god/goddess and create a poster displaying your research. All research must be
documented in MLA format.
1. Complete the note-taking guide to gather all your research.
2. You will research each of the following for your God/Goddess:
 What is the background information on this deity? Consider the following:
o family information
o where the god is from
o where the god lives
 What are other names for this god/goddess?
 What is the symbol of this Greek deity and of what is this god/goddess in charge?
 What special talents, skills, or traits does this deity have?
 What animals, plants, and objects are associated with him/her?
 What areas of weakness cause trouble for this deity?
 Are there any humans for whom this deity is a patron? Why?
 Briefly retell a myth about your deity in your own words. (Yes, you will have to read one).
 What are two other interesting points about the god/goddess that you found?
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Notebook Check #4 Notebook Note-taking Guide
Research Notes: On God/Goddess/Mythological Creatures
Using your MLA Reference Guide below, complete your Works Cited Info for the sources you used to research your
deity. If more than one source is used, ALL must be cited.
Type of Entry
Works Cited
Online Reference
“Article Title.” Website Title. Sponsor/Publisher, Publication Date. Medium. Access Date.
EXAMPLE: “Navajo.” Reference.com. Dictionary.Com, LLC, 2010. Web. 21 Aug. 2008.
Source #1:
Source #2:
Source #3:
Research Information
Background information:
- family information
- where the god is from
- where the god lives
Other names for god/goddess?
What is this god/goddess in
charge of??
What special traits or skills does
this goddess have?
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Research Information
What plants, animals, and
objects are associated with this
god/goddess?
What areas are causes of
weakness?
Are they any humans for whom
they are a patron? Why?
Briefly summarize a myth about
your god/goddess in your own
words.
Two interesting facts.
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Notebook Check #5 Works Cited
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Bonus Business Card:
After completing your research, evaluate the domain of your god/goddess and determine which business, service, or
product would be appropriate for god or goddess. You will then create a business card for your god/goddess
It must include the following:
 A logo
 The name of the god
 A slogan
 The name of the business
 A street address
 The name or picture of the service or
product
 Email address
 Color
 A locale (Think international)
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Greek God/Goddess/Mythological Creatures Sign-Up
Zeus
Hera
Apollo
Aphrodite
Ares
Artemis
Athena
Demeter
Hades
Hermes
Hephaestus
Poseidon
Hestia/Dionysus
Calypso
Charibdis
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Circe
Cyclops (Polyphemus)
Helios
Lotus
Sirens
Scylla
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