The Odyssey Project

The Odyssey Project 100 points

Due Date: Friday, 9-23-11

1. Create an Ancient Greek newspaper or magazine about the events of The Odyssey  Must be typed  Include at least 2 full articles and 2 advertisements  Must have the appearance/format of a newspaper or magazine 2. An illustration of a scene from The Odyssey  8 ½ by 11” or larger unlined paper  Must be detailed and fully colored or shaded  Include background elements 2. A board game based on the action of the story  Include an illustrated game board with all the necessary parts to play the game.  Must include instruction game that completely explains the objectives and rules for playing the game 3. Video: Can be a videotaped rendition of a scene from the story (may be a shared grade between 2-3 students), digital animation, or other form of multimedia presentation  2-4 minute production  All characters must be heard and seen clearly on film  Include costumes and props 4. Build a scale model of a scene from the story  Include all characters and setting elements 5. Create a travel brochure for Odysseus’s travels.  See additional handout. 6. Create a scrapbook about Odysseus’s adventures.  Include at least 4 pages and a cover page  Should be from Odysseus’s perspective  Include pictures, captions, and other artifacts 7. Create a map of Odysseus’s adventures with a ship’s log.  Detailed, colored map tracing the ship’s path  Ship’s log with at least 10 entries 8. Compose and perform a song about The Odyssey.  Must be at least two minutes in length. 9. Research something related to The Odyssey and create a Glog on Glogster.com  Be thorough in information  Include sources (at least 3)

*To earn extra points, go above and beyond expectations and make a WOW project. *Projects are not limited to these; if you have other ideas, please see Mrs. Hulton. Other possible ideas could include a trial, cartoon or children’s book, eulogy, interview, resume, teach a lesson, etc.