Greek
Mythology:
Greek
Mythology:
A Time Warp Web Quest
A Web Quest for Ninth Grade English- Greek Mythology
Designed by Linda Nash
Introduction Task Resources Process Evaluation Conclusion
The ancient Greeks invented stories to explain the forces of nature and other events in their lives. These stories, or myths, were spread by word of mouth for generations. They are all that is left of the ancient Greek religion.
The oldest myths came from Homer, Hesiod, and the Homeric Hymns, around 800 b.c. These myths were not written down until about 400 b.c. They survived many years, and most probably many changes. Homer's Iliad and Odyssey are great adventures to read. Look for them in the library in the 880s.
Read well, because you are about to enter a time warp.......
Your task is to bring a slice of Greek mythology to the present. Specifically, you will:
research the background of the Greek Gods, Goddesses, and heroes
summarize your favorite myth in one page or less
decide individual roles for each group member
as a group decide on one myth or one scene from a myth to re-enact
analyze the myth and recreate it in a 21st century setting
create an invitation to your play using desktop publishing software
re-enact your modern myth for an audience
Web sites that you will need:
1. Read about Greek mythology at Mythweb.
2. Write a one-page summary of your favorite myth.
3. Decide the individual roles of each group member.
Gopher: responsible for finding anything needed, from props to graphics
Scribe: responsible for getting dialogue typed and copied for group
Director: responsible for coordinating rehearsals and getting play ready to perform
Publisher: responsible for getting invitation published and delivered
4. As a group, pick one myth to perform.
5. As a group, create a modern version of the myth.
6. Memorize parts.
7. Rehearse
8. Using desktop publishing software,create an invitation to invite another class to come see the play.
Invitation Instructions
Create a quarter-page side fold invitation card.
Use digital keyboarding standards.
Check for correct spelling and grammar.
Use good principles of page design to make your card attractive.
Do not use copyrighted graphics.
9. Perform Play
| Criteria | Beginning 1 | Developing 2 | Accomplished 3 | Exemplary 4 |
| Reading and one-page summary | Off task during reading and 74 or below on summary | Read most of time required and 75-84 on summary | Read information attentively and 85-94 on summary | Read more than asked and 95 + on summary |
| Invitation to play | Did not follow instructions and over 5 errors | Followed most instructions and 3-5 errors | Followed instructions and 2 or less errors | Masterful use of page design elements, 0-1 error |
| Play Performance | Characters have to read parts and many errors | Some characters not sure of parts and 5-10 errors | Most parts memorized, play flowed and very few errors | All parts memorized, play flowed and good audience attention |
| Use of Time | Practice not evident, off task | Off task some. play needs more rehearsal | On task most of time, rehearsed well | Rehearsed more than required, always on task |
Congratulations!
Your quest is complete, but there is much of Greek mythology left to explore. Here are some more mythology sites.
Classical Myth: the ancient sources
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