Introduction
Greek mythology has influenced some of the most famous works of literature. One does not require a formal knowledge of it to be familiar with some of its most prominent tales. Learning about Greek mythology will help you to better understand texts that reference Greek myths.
Task
Your task, as a group, is to learn about a Greek myth and present it to the class using the presentation medium of your choice (e.g. PowerPoint and Prezi).
Process
The process is as follows:
1. Use any of the following websites to search for a Greek myth:
http://ancienthistory.about.com/od/myths/
http://www.greekmyths-greekmythology.com/
http://www.greeka.com/greece-myths/
http://www.medeaslair.net/myths.html
2. Within your group, select a myth to read about. Each group will have a different story to present, so inform the teacher of your chosen myth as soon as possible.
3. For your presentation, you will need to address the elements of the myth’s plot:
- Exposition – characters, setting
- Rising Action – events leading to the climax
- Climax – turning point of the story
- Falling Action – events that occur after climax and lead to resolution
- Resolution – problem is resolved
Be sure to include visuals in your presentations!
Evaluation
| CATEGORY | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Content | Shows a full understanding of the topic. | Shows a good understanding of the topic. | Shows a good understanding of parts of the topic. | Does not seem to understand the topic very well. |
| Comprehension | Student is able to accurately answer almost all questions posed by classmates about the topic. | Student is able to accurately answer most questions posed by classmates about the topic. | Student is able to accurately answer a few questions posed by classmates about the topic. | Student is unable to accurately answer questions posed by classmates about the topic. |
| Preparedness | Student is completely prepared and has obviously rehearsed. | Student seems pretty prepared but might have needed a couple more rehearsals. | The student is somewhat prepared, but it is clear that rehearsal was lacking. | Student does not seem at all prepared to present. |
| Collaboration with Peers | Almost always listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group. Tries to keep people working well together. | Usually listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group. Does not cause \"waves\" in the group. | Often listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group but sometimes is not a good team member. | Rarely listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group. Often is not a good team member. |
Conclusion
By having learned about different Greek myths, you will now be able to comprehend texts that make allusions to Greek mythology.
