ELA I Pre-AP: Greek God and Goddess Project
Project Overview: Students will be assigned a partner, and each team will select a Greek god or goddess to research. Students will use a data collection sheet to guide their research. Each question on the data collection sheet should be answered.
Project Products:
Each team of two will create an 11-slide PowerPoint based upon the research completed on the selected god or goddess. Each team must document the use of at least 3 sources with proper MLA citations. o Helpful internet sources include: . www.mythweb.com . www.theoi.com
WIKIPEDIA may NOT be used! Each final product must include a “Works Cited” slide in MLA format. o You will cut and paste your “Works Cited” into your PowerPoint. o In order to use direct quotes or paraphrasing from your research, you must provide proper MLA parenthetical citation – (the first part of the citation will require one of the following: the author’s last name, title of the website, title of the article, etc.) Each presentation must contain academic language. Avoid the use of contractions and colloquial language. Grammar and mechanics are very important. You need to make sure your project is saved to a thumb drive OR to office 365. It must be accessible on presentation day.
Grading Criteria:
Students will be graded on a 100 point scale based on the rubric below. Remember that this is a test grade! This project is due IN CLASS on November 9, 2016.
All slides present/In order (33)
All Information is Accurate (22)
Parenthetical Citations Correct (10)
Works Cited Page Correct (15)
Creativity (10)
Grammar & Mechanics (10) Name Date Class Pd.
Data Collection Sheet Greek God/Goddess Assignment
Project Due Date: 11/9/16
Assigned Greek God/Goddess
Use this sheet to help you research your Greek god/goddess for your Power Point presentation. Use the information gathered from each question to build your presentation. Place the responses to each question on a separate slide in this order.
1. Title Page: Teammate’s names and class period along with the Greek AND Roman name of the god/goddess. Be creative!
2. Symbols: What symbols are associated with your god/goddess? Do not only provide an image.
3. Domain: What does your god/goddess rule or control?
4. Family Tree: Who is your god/goddess related to? Include their parents, siblings, spouse, children, etc.
5. Weapon: Does this god/goddess have one? If so, what is it? If not, create a theoretical one based on your research.
6. Powers: What special power does your god/goddess have?
7. Personality: What are the special personality traits of your god/goddess? 8. Myth: With your god/goddess as the main character, write a brief summary of a myth they are associated with. You must first make sure you remember the definition of a myth. Define the term before you research this portion.
9. Other Interesting Facts (5 Total): What other identifying characteristics or interesting facts have you discovered about your god/goddess through your research?
10. Relation to Odysseus/The Odyssey: Research how your god/goddess has a connection to the epic. You may discuss his/her encounters with Odysseus or other characters from the tale. If your character does not appear in the work, explain their connection to the work through other characters they are “related” to. You must be able to tie your god/goddess to The Odyssey in some way. Be creative!
11. Works Cited: You must have a minimum of 3 sources on your Works Cited slide and contained appropriately throughout the power point. Remember to use full MLA citation for the Works Cited slide and parenthetical citations as required for the other slides. You may write your sources on the lines below for future reference.