Assignments
Elizabeth Townsend
Alexander Mackenzie Secondary School
Sarnia, Ontario
Canada
| Mandatory
All assignments in this level must be completed for a maximum of 80 points |
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| 1. Story questions | 50 | |
| 2. Class participation and discussion | 30 |
| C Level
Assignments
A minimum of 50 points can be earned at this level Choose 5 tasks to complete and be handed in |
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| 1. Zeus has retired. Write a letter of application outlining your qualifications that make you an ideal replacement for the king of the gods. | 10 | |
| 2. Assuming the role of your favourite mythological character, you will be leading a dangerous journey to capture the head of Medusa. Before you go, you must order the necessary supplies. Create an order and explain why you need each item. | 10 | |
| 3. Every aspiring hero or heroine needs proper instruction and training. Write a letter to the University of the Muses requesting an application, a catalog, and financial aid information. | 10 | |
| 4. As the best friend of a mythological character, write a letter offering support, encouragement, or guidance. (Ex. Write a letter to Orpheus after failing to bring back Eurydice from Hades.) | 10 | |
| 5. Use a Venn diagram to compare and contrast two mythological characters. | 10 | |
| 6. Complete a “Somebody Wanted But So” chart for 5 mythological characters. | ||
| 7. Write a poem that responds to one or more of the myths. | ||
| 8. Draw/Illustrate one of the mythological characters we read about. Be sure to add details such as the symbol they are associated with (ex. Zeus and the lightening bolt) | ||
| 9. Draw/Illustrate a scene from one of the myths we study. Indicate what myth the scene is from by giving it a title. |
| B Level
Assignments
A Maximum of 20 points can be earned at this level. Complete two tasks to complete and submit for marks. |
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| 1. Write a “How To Guide” explaining step by step how to complete a dangerous task such as beheading Medusa. See me before attempting this assignment. | 20 | |
| 2. Write a news report covering one of the myths that we read. | 20 | |
| 3 Write a character sketch describing in detail the physical, emotional and psychological aspects of one of the characters we read about. What were they really like? | 20 | |
| 4. Pick a character from Greek mythology and create a family tree outlining the characters family and other characters that have passed through their lives. Illustrate with pictures and give short descriptions of each individual's importance in the character's life. | 20 |
| A Level
Assignments
A minimum of 30 points can be awarded at this level. Choose one task to complete and submit. |
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| 1. Create your own myth explaining a natural phenomenon or create a story with a moral lesson. Record in booklet form with illustrations and colour. | 30 | |
| 2. Using a series of paragraphs expressing an opinion, respond to the following statement: Mortals should not be allowed on Mount Olympus. | 30 | |
| 3. Using a series of paragraphs expressing an opinion and the myth of King Midas, respond to the following statement: Wealth is more important than wisdom. | 30 |