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Ancient Greek Mythology Organizer (Summative Project)
I. STORY ELEMENTS OF A MYTH: Myths are traditional stories about the lives of the gods and legendary heroes.
Besides gods and heroes, the myths also contained monsters, magic, and amazing adventures. The myths of ancient
Greece are among the most famous in the world. Ancient Greeks lacked today’s scientific knowledge, so myths were
often created to explain the mysteries of nature such as birth, death, disease, storms, and legendary battles. Gods and
Goddesses shared similar characteristics (special quality or trait that makes a person, thing, or group different from
others). Gods and Goddesses behaved very much like humans. But unlike humans, they were immortal and had special
powers. You will need to read at least 3 myths provided by your teacher. These include the 12 mini-booklets located in
your classroom. These must be read in class when time is given.
II. SHORT RESPONSE: Answer the following questions using complete sentences. Remember to be descriptive
and restate the question in your answers. You may refer back to pages 253-254 of your textbook, pages 99-105 of
your folder, or the “story elements…” section of this organizer for help.
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2. What purpose did myths serve for the ancient Greek people? __________________________________________________
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3. Describe characteristics of all Greek gods and goddesses. ____________________________________________________
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III. OLYMPIAN GODS/GODDESSES: Research any three Greek Olympian gods/goddesses of your choice by using
the links provided on Mr. Kath’s website (see below) and other resources such as the books provided in the classroom.
Fill in the chart below. Specific characters can be found in Section I of this organizer.
https://rkath.weebly.com (USE the “Fact Files” which are located in homework “assignments”, the Ch. 9 links + lesson summaries
located in “student resources”, or the PDFs shared by your teacher which are located in your
)
Name of god/goddess
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6.
Ruler/god of…
Describe the symbols that
represent the god/goddess
Facts, powers, background, and/or characteristics
IV. MY VERY OWN MYTH: Imagine that Zeus has come to you and said that Olympus is lacking a
god/goddess or hero, and he needs you for help. Create a new Olympian (You) and describe him or her
below. Remember to USE COMPLETE SENTENCES and be descriptive with all of your answers below.
7. What is the name of your new god/goddess/hero? ______________________________________________________________
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8. What is your connection to Olympus? (Which Greek Olympian god/goddess are you related to?) Explain. ________________________
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9. What power(s) do you have? ______________________________________________________________________________
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10. What is your symbol(s)? Explain. __________________________________________________________________________
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11. What are your personality traits? __________________________________________________________________________
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12. Who are your friends? Why? (Name other Greek Olympian gods/goddesses) __________________________________________
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13. Who are your enemies? Why? (Name other Greek Olympian gods/goddesses) ________________________________________
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V. RUBRIC CHECKLIST: As you know, myths were often used to explain natural phenomena. Your
challenge is to create your own myth (origins story) to explain some natural phenomena or land formation
being created. It can be anything from the origin of hurricanes to how a mountain range was created. You
will first need to complete the story flowchart to help brainstorm your ideas. Refer back to page 253 of your
textbook, use the provided library books, and/or internet links for examples.
You MUST include the following (check off each item AFTER you complete your final draft):
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Your story must involve your god/goddess or hero created above and include at least one other Olympian god/goddess that you researched.
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Your story must explain the creation of some natural phenomenon (such as a weather event or earthquake) or some geological feature (mountain range,
a large valley, a sea, an ocean, etc.). Think about all of the incredible places we visited this year. You may choose any of those landforms. Remember
that you will be explaining the origins of the phenomenon or landform. DETAILS, DETAILS…
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Your story must have a clear well-written introduction paragraph (introduces reader to characters and setting). 4-5+ sentences
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Your story must include a clear well-written paragraph(s) that focus on the conflict and the events surrounding it. 5-7+ sentences
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Your story must include a clear well-written conclusion/resolution that wraps up your myth. 4-5+ sentences
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Your story should clearly show that you know something about Greek mythology by incorporating details about your powers, symbols, personalities, and
other information you learned during your research (sections I – IV of this packet).
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You will be creating your own unique
® set on paper provided by the teacher. Refer to the last page of this packet for specific details.
VI. STORY FLOWCHART
14. Title:
15.
Characters:
17.
16.
Setting:
Natural Phenomenon or Major Landform you will explain in your myth:
18.
Problem or Situation:
19.
Beginning (introduction to characters, setting, & problem):
20.
Middle (events leading to climax):
21. Ending or Resolution:
*Before writing your myth, please make sure you have completed all six sections of your organizer.
Then check in with your teacher. Remember that this is a SUMMATIVE (test grade) project.
VII. You will need to include the following for your unique
® set. See the example on the back.
*Your teacher will provide you with a blank template to use for your final draft.
22. Title of your Greek myth which becomes the
“theme.”
EX. The Wooden Horse, The Golden Touch, Curiosity and the Box,
etc.
Date of Event: 24. Year your
myth takes place (A.D. or B.C)
Title of Set: 25. Specific name
of the event taking place in your
picture
23. Draw a picture as a
set that depicts one of the major
events from your myth. Remember that this will be the front of
your box that will be on display in several stores around the world.
The illustration should fill this entire box. The picture should be
colored using colored pencil or crayon. NO MARKERS or PEN!
Number of Pieces: 26. How big
is the event? Small is usually
around 100 pieces and large is
around 500 pieces.
27. – 31. Below will be the back of your box where you will draw the characters from your story that will be
included in the
set. Be sure to include symbols that may represent him or her. Ex. Zeus should have a
thunder bolt because he is god of the skies. If you have any extra blank characters below, choose any Greek
god/goddess/hero or monster from your research to complete your set.
27.
Name of your
god/goddess/hero
that you created
28.
Name of Greek
Olympian god/goddess
29.
Other character
or god/goddess/hero
30.
Other character
or god/goddess/hero
31.
Other character
or god/goddess/hero
EXAMPLE
*This set has nothing to do with Greek mythology. Please do NOT try to duplicate this exact sample.*
STUDENT EXAMPLES
*Please do NOT try to duplicate these exact samples.*
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