Introduction
This webquest will take you through the epic poem, The Odyssey. You will look for conflicts, victories, and any noteworthy challenges Odysseus faces that interest you. You may also take note of the physical characteristics of characters and the settings of this poem.
Task
You will be reading the entire epic poem, The Odyssey, which consists of 24 books. Throughout reading this we will discuss notable events and challenges, and victories the main character, Odysseus, faces. You will want to pay close attention to these as well as physical characteristics of the characters and the settings because you will be creating a video game plan that consists of 24 levels (one for each book) this plan will include physical detail of the graphics and detailed descriptions of each level and how to beat it.
Let's get started!
Process
Step 1: Read The Odyssey
This will take the class approximately one week to accomplish. We will be using class time to read individually, aloud, in groups, in partners, and as a whole class. While we read, you must take notes on conflicts and challenges, and victories Odysseus faces, and the physical features of the characters and settings.
Step 2: Visit this link and watch the video.
This will give you a few ideas of what you might like to include in your video game. Use this as inspiration to get started on the assignment.
Step 3: Begin making your characters.
For this step, you will include a detailed description of each character and their physical experience. Then, you will draw your character or create one online, whatever you decide. Please be sure to include your characters names. Please be sure to use your knowledge from the story to make your characters. You may use online references to create these characters.
Step 4: Begin making your levels.
Create a level title; this will be your levels cover sheet. This step includes writing or typing a detailed description of each of your levels. This includes stating which characters are in the level, what the conflict is, what characters are trying to accomplish, how you lose the level, and how you win the level. BE DESCRIPTIVE. When I read this, I should not have any questions that begins with "what happens if". Use your knowledge from the story (the notes you took will help you tremendously) to make your levels. They must match up with what happened in the poem.
Step 5: Organization
Use the paper clips provided to organize your levels. Your papers should be in the following order: Title page (cover sheet), character designs and descriptions, and then your level description.
Evaluation
Beginning: 0-1 points Developing: 2-3 Proficient: 4 Accelerated: 5
Number of levels:
Beginning Developing Proficient Accelerated
0-13 levels 14-23 levels 24 levels 25 levels
Description of characters:
Beginning: Character has a name
Developing: Character has a name and physical appearance is described
Proficient: Character has a name and physical appearance is described. Background information is given on character.
Accelerated: Character has a name and physical appearance is described. Background information is given on character, and it is listed what book said character is from.
Drawing of characters:
Beginning: No character drawing was turned in.
Developing: Character drawing has no color.
Proficient: Character is drawn with color, but does not include all the important features of it (ex: the cyclops must have one eye).
Accelerated: Character is drawn with color, and includes every important detail of that character.
Level Description:
Beginning: No description of level is given (ZERO POINTS WILL BE GIVEN THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE).
Developing: Brief description is given, but no supporting details from the poem to show your knowledge of the literary piece.
Proficient: Good description, supporting details are included, but does not include one item listed in the process portion.
Accelerated: All of the items in the process portion of in your description. Description is good and detailed and includes many details from the story that support your knowledge of the poem.
Organization: You will be given 2 extra points on this assignment if you follow the guidelines on the organization portion of this assignment. You may not receive 1 or half points, you either follow the directions or you do not.
Conclusion
Wasn't that fun?! You used your knowledge of this epic poem to create your own version of Magnavox Odyssey. I hope you enjoyed exploring the video game and making your own!
Credits
Made using: https://createwebquest.com/node/54580/edit
Video from: YouTube
Teacher Page
Made by:
Brooklyn Miller, Ursuline College