Name:____________________
Seventh-Grade Mythology Project (2013)
You are about to begin your journey through the world of
Greek and Roman mythology. This project
will introduce you to many of the famous figures of classical mythology, and
some of the methodologies involved in studying classical mythology. This project is broken down into steps for
you, so work methodically through the steps and you will be rewarded with great
knowledge.
Step 1: Independent work:
Read pages
21-44 (up through the end of the section on Sleep and Death).
While reading, write down all names that are in all-capital letters with
a brief (two or three word) description and the page number
i.e., Demeter à grain goddess, pg. 695
Step 2: Independent or partner work:
Make a
family tree. This may take multiple
pieces of paper. If two people are
working together, only one
family tree needs to be handed in with both names on it.
Step 3: Independent work:
Read pages
53-64 (about Demeter, both Hamilton’s commentary and the story).
Step 4: Independent work:
Write a
summary of Demeter’s story (note you do not have to include Hamilton’s
commentary in your summary). It should be very detailed. Aim to write about one sentence per paragraph
of text.
Step 5: Independent work:
Read pages
64-76 (about Dionysus, both Hamilton’s commentary and the story).
Step 6: Independent work:
Write a
summary of Dionysus’ story (note you do not have to include Hamilton’s
commentary in your summary). It should be very detailed. Aim to write about one sentence per paragraph
of text.
Step 7: Small group work (4-5 students):
Discuss:
What are the differences and similarities between Demeter’s and Dionysus’
stories?
Then, build a Venn Diagram as a group
with the fruits of your discussion. Each
person must have their own
Venn Diagram with all of the information on it.
*Note that
if your Venn Diagram is not completed well, it is impossible to complete step 8 well.*
Step 8: Independent work:
Write an
essay comparing and contrasting Demeter’s and Dionysus’ stories. It should be as long as it needs to be
in order to include all of the information from your Venn Diagram. It should include quotations from their stories or from Hamilton’s
explanation of their stories.
Extra Challenge: Write a response to the following
questions: What does this system of gods and goddesses tell us
about the Greeks?
Some advice:
Work methodically,
Use the dictionary,
and
Write down questions
when you have them.
Name:______________________
Grading Rubric: Seventh-Grade Mythology Project (2013)
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Aspects of Assignment
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Total Points Possible
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Total Points Awarded
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Step 1: list of
gods and goddess with descriptions
1 pt: list is legible and clearly organized
4 pts: list is complete
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5
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Step 2: family
tree
1 pt: well-organized and legible
9 pts: family tree is complete
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10
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Step 4: summary
of Demeter’s story
1 pt: summary is legible
2 pts: summary is free of grammatical and spelling errors
7 pts: summary is complete and detailed
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10
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Step 6: summary
of Dionysus’ story
1 pt: summary is legible
2 pts: summary is free of grammatical and spelling errors
7 pts: summary is complete and detailed
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10
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Step 7: Venn
Diagram
1 pt: diagram is legible and well-organized
4 pts: diagram is complete and detailed
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5
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Step 8: essay
1 pt: essay is legible
2 pts: essay is free of grammatical and spelling errors
2 pts: essay contains quotations
5 pts: essay contains all information in Venn Diagram
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10
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