Greek Mythology

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	Points Possible	Points Earned
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	Points Possible	Points Earned
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.	Points Possible	Points Earned
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.	Points Possible	Points Earned
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