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Ancient Greek Mythology This is a comprehensive study of the history of Greece, whose mythological stories and magnificent structures have influenced much of our present culture. The study of Greek culture covers a vast amount of material, and it is difficult to do every component justice. However, this unit will attempt to give students choices so that they may study their areas of interest. Each assignment will include details to assist the student in achieving the level of mark of their choice. The goal of this unit is that students will gain the understanding and knowledge necessary to appreciate the diverse, colourful and eventful history of Greece, and to develop an insight of the impact the Greek culture has had on world history. ASSIGNMENTS Choose one topic from the research box and write an expository essay on that topic. Include pictures, graphs, examples of your findings, a bibliography, and the prewriting process (brainstorming, notes, outlines, writing planners and rough drafts). RESEARCH (choose one) Choose a character from the Greek myths, and create a family tree based on the information you can find about the various gods, goddesses and heroes who have passed through the character’s life. Include descriptions of the significance of the family members. Find photographs of the famous buildings and/or statues of ancient Greece (e.g.: Parthenon, Knossos, Delphi). Prepare a short report in the form of a brochure on three structures that a tour guide would be able to use. Assessment NOVEL STUDY Assessment RUBRIC – download from blog 4 3 Choose 3 parts from the Generic Novel Study. One choice may be either Comprehension or Knowledge. Your second and third choice may be any two of the following: Application, Analysis, Synthesis, and Evaluation. Choose 2 parts from the Generic Novel Study. One choice may be either Comprehension or Knowledge. Your second choice may be one of the following: Application, Analysis, Synthesis, and Evaluation. RUBRIC – download from blog 2 Create a story map for your novel. 1 Book activity. VIDEO Assessment Create a script and video or PowerPoint of a mythological theme. Students must play or create a Greek mythological creature. The script requires the specific details as outlined in the rubric. The final productions must include an introduction and credits. RUBRIC – download from blog Recreate a Greek work of art with clay, pottery or paint. Create a label explaining the significance of the art. ART (choose one) Assessment TIMELINE Assessment MAPPING Assessment WRITING Assessment Design a mythological game that can be played by 4 people. Find pictures of Greek vases. List the myths that were used in the decoration of the vases. Print or create two pictures of the art. Create a label explaining the significance of the art RUBRIC – download from blog 4 3 2 1 Label and describe 4 events Label and describe 3 events Label and describe 2 events Label and describe 1 event RUBRIC – download from blog 4 3 2 1 Three different time periods Two time periods Label a presentday map of Greece Label the countries around Greece Choose one topic from the Writing Box. The prewriting process must be included. Include a cover page. Choose one topic from the Writing Box. RUBRIC – download from blog Write a narrative using an Olympic God as one of the characters. Include illustrations such as graphics or borders to make your story more appealing. Bind the story. The prewriting process must be included. Choose a prompt from the Writing Box and use one of the characters from mythological times to create the writing project. The prewriting process must be included. Include a correct and colourful cover page. RUBRIC – download from blog MOVIE REVIEW Assessment DIGITAL Assessment Complete a movie review of a movie which has Greek mythological content. Include biographies of two actors from that movie. You may also use cartoon movies. In this case, your biographies would be about the people whose voices were used in the filming of the cartoon movie. RUBRIC – download from blog 4 3 Create a monologue on a topic from Greek mythology. You may use a webcam, video camera, or slide presentation using Power Point or Movie Maker. Create an advertisement from mythological times that sells a product or idea. You may use a webcam, video camera, or slide presentation using Power Point or Movie Maker. 2 Create a Power Point about a topic from Greek mythology. A minimum of five slides must be included. RUBRIC – download from blog Gods: Aphrodite, Apollo, Ares, Artemis, Athena, Demeter, Hephaestus, Hera, Hermes, Hestia, Poseidon, Zeus. Greek Civilizations: Minoan, Spartan, Mycenaean. The Trojan War. The Olympics: Ancient and/or present. RESEARCH Greek Mortals Warriors or Heroes: Minimum of three. Greek Mythological Monsters: Minimum of three. The Titans. A Famous Ancient Historical Greek . Assessment WRITING BOX RUBRIC – download from blog Write a short story. Be sure to include all the elements of a short story. OR Write a comic about a Greek historical account from one of the Gods. OR Pretend that you are a famous reporter and have been given an exclusive interview with ___________. What juicy information would you want your readers to know? Choose any mythological character to fill in the blank. These might include any such as Medusa, Orpheus, Daedalus, King Minos, and so forth. OR Write “Dear Aphrodite” letters complete with answers from the love goddess in the style of “Dear Abby”/”Dear Anne Landers” (these ladies are known as “Agony Aunts”). OR Write letters to the Editor of a newspaper or magazine about topics in the myths such as theft (Jason and the Golden Fleece), drinking (Polyphemus and Odysseus), marital problems (Zeus and Hera), kidnapping (Hades and Persephone), or any others that may interest you. OR Write an obituary of heroes in mythology that might include Odysseus, Hercules, Achilles or Jason. Read an obituary for details that might be included. OR Write a myth explaining how something in nature came to be.