Platt and Maloney High Schools 9th Grade Summer Reading Requirement 2014 Due Date – All projects are due on the first day of school All incoming 9th grade students and those repeating freshman English MUST complete the attached packet and bring it on the first day of high school . In this packet you will find the Mythology Webquest and the Novel of Your Choice Project. The 9 th grade English class you have signed up for decides which project you must do. Look below to see which project must be completed: One Project Additional Project Accelerated Students Required (Webquest) Required (Select One) Academic Students Required (Select One) Extra Credit (Select One) Mythology Webquest – For this project you will use a variety of sources to research several mythological characters and myths. Fill in pages 2-8 in this packet. Scrapbook- This project is intended for the creative student and is the Mythology Webquest in scrapbook form. You will be required to create a scrapbook page for each of the fourteen (14) gods and goddesses. Olympian Soundtrack- This project is intended for the music lovers. For each of the fourteen (14) gods and goddesses, you must select a song that accurately represents the character and provide a brief explanation of why you chose each song. Movie Review- This intended for the film lovers. Write a movie review based on Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief . Please note: Copies of this packet can be found on the Platt and Maloney websites. MYTHOLOGY WEBQUEST Information for completing the packet can be found in the following places: Websites: 1. www.mythman.com Click on “homework help” 2. www.mythweb.com Click on “gods,” “heroes,” and/or “today” Books: 1. Mythology by Edith Hamilton 2. The Gods and Goddesses of Olympus by Aliki 3. Heroes, Gods and Monsters of Greek Mythology by Bernard Evslin While the resources above will contain the needed information, students are not limited to only these websites and books. Instructions: Part One: Complete the attached charts (pages 3 – 7 of this packet) by finding information about the major gods/goddesses of Greek mythology. Part Two: Research Hercules and answer the questions provided (page 8). Part One - Gods and Goddesses of the Ancient World God/Goddess Latin Name Parent(s) Three Facts Illustrate (Alternate interesting fact symbol/animal name) and about of god/goddess Domain (What god/goddess here is he/she in charge of?) Shoots arrows of Eros Cupid Self-created love and hate God of love and OR Depicted as desire youth or child Aphrodite and Ares with Nyx As Cupid, lover of Psyche Aphrodite Apollo Ares God/Goddess Latin Name and Parent(s) Three Facts Symbol Domain Artemis Athena Demeter Dionysus God/Goddess Latin Name and Parent(s) Three Facts Symbol Domain Hades Hephaestus Hera Hermes God/Goddess Latin Name and Parent(s) Three Facts Symbol Domain Hestia Poseidon Zeus Part Two - Heroes of Mythology Instructions: Please use the same resources to find information and answers to the questions about Hercules. Heracles/Hercules 1. Who are his parents? 2. What are the twelve labors he completed? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 3. How did he die? OLYMPIAN SOUNDTRACK PROJECT OVERVIEW This project is intended for music lovers. For each of the fourteen (14) gods/goddesses, you must select a song that accurately represents the character and provide a brief explanation of why you chose each song. CHECKLIST The lyrics must match the power of the god and MUST BE APPROPRIATE FOR SCHOOL! Research each god/goddess to gain further knowledge of their personalities, powers, and domain (what they are in charge of). Pick a song in which the lyrics relate to the god/goddess you have chosen. Find the songs in audio form and download/burn to a CD. Write a brief explanation for each song, explaining why each song was chosen to represent the given god/goddess. *If you choose to create an actual CD booklet, instead of typing it on computer paper, you may. Example: Eros Song Title: Can't Help Falling In Love Explanation: This song relates to Eros because he is the god of love and desire. He causes people to fall in love by shooting arrows at them. He even did this to himself once. If someone is shot they "can't help falling in love" because once Eros' arrows stick, love is unavoidable. It is like a love spell. SCRAPBOOK PROJECT OVERVIEW This project is intended for the creative student and is the Mythology Webquest in scrapbook form. You will be required to create a scrapbook page for each of the fourteen (14) gods and goddesses. DIRECTIONS: 1. Research Latin name, domain, symbol and at least one important fact on the following gods and goddesses: Aphrodite Apollo Ares Artemis Athena Demeter Dionysus Hades Hephaestus Hera Hermes Hestia Poseidon Zeus 2. Create a page for each by including the following: An image of each god or goddess Latin or Roman name Domain An illustration or picture of their symbol Minimum of one important fact A single sentence statement the god or goddess might say EROS Latin/Roman Name : Cupid Domain : Love & Desire Symbol : Bow & Arrow Facts : • He's not just a little boy; he's also depicted as a handsome young man • Shoots arrows of love and hate • Cupid accidentally falls in love with Psyche after scratching himself with one of his arrows Tagline : "I should call the police because you're stealing my heart." #Love #Desire #BeMyValentine MOVIE REVIEW PROJECT OVERVIEW Now that you have read Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief , and watched the movie, it is your turn to be the critic. You will write a review on the film. CHECKLIST Read Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan Watch the film Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief and complete the movie review worksheet. Write the movie review using the movie review template and example as a guide. PREWRITING: MOVIE REVIEW WORKSHEET Fill out the following information about the movie: DURING THE MOVIE: 1. Who are the five most important characters in the film? Also list the names five of the actors playing these characters. 2. What is this story about? When and where did this take place? Be very detailed! 3. Do you notice any differences between the book and the movie? AFTER THE MOVIE: 4. Did you like this movie? Why or why not? 5. What rating would you give this movie? 6. What spoilers might ruin the movie for viewers if you told them about it? 7. All movies teach a lesson (theme/moral). What did you learn from this one? 8. What title would you give your review MOVIE REVIEW TEMPLATE HEADLINE : A title (headline for your review) PARAGRAPH #1 : Introduce the movie by stating that you’ve just seen this movie and would like to give an opinion about it. Mention a couple of details that might help the reader understand what type of movie you are talking about. PARAGRAPH #2 : Summarize the plot (story). Where and when did it take place? Who are the main characters? What is the story about? Remember, do NOT include spoilers and do not tell how the story ends! PARAGRAPH #3 : Talk about the actors/actresses and discuss who did a good job and who didn’t. PARAGRAPH #4 : Talk about what you liked about the movie and what you didn’t like. For example: Did you think it was interesting or awful? Did it hold your attention? Did you relate to characters and their struggles? Be sure to include specific details and scenes. PARAGRAPH #5 : How does the movie compare to the book? Talk about the similarities and differences of characters, sequence of events, and conflicts. Which did you prefer, the movie or the book? Explain why. PARAGRAPH #6: What lessons did you learn from this story (theme/moral)? What do you think others will learn from it? PARAGRAPH #7: Who would you recommend it to? Who would you not recommend it to? Give the movie a score. You can do grades (A,B,C,D,F+ or -), stars (*** out of *****), numbers (3 out of 5) or something totally original… just don’t use “thumbs up” or “thumbs down.” • Note: Write this review as if you were trying to convince someone who has not seen the movie to either see it or avoid it, and NO SPOILERS!!! MOVIE REVIEW EXAMPLE TITLE: My Dog Skip will have you skipping to the theater By Coop Cooper, A.K.A. “The Small Town Critic” Everyone remembers their childhood dogs and the impact they’ve had on their life. Perhaps one dog in particular sticks out in your mind… a special dog that was there for you in the toughest or best years of your life. That is what this screen adaptation of Willie Morris’ “My Dog Skip” conveys in a fun, nostalgic and heartbreaking kind of way. Morris recounts the autobiographical memoir of his childhood in Yazoo City, Mississippi and the four-legged friend that accompanied him on his journey into manhood. Set in the backdrop of the war-torn world of the 1940’s, young Willie (Frankie Muniz) is on the verge of his ninth birthday. His only real friend, neighbor and high school sports hero Dink Jenkins (Luke Wilson) goes off and fight in WWII, leaving Willie feeling alone in the world. To lift Willie’s spirits, his mother (Diane Lane) decides to defy the wishes of his stern father (Kevin Bacon) and buy Willie a Jack Russell terrier puppy.
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