Required Projects for Latin I Cetera

Lesser Known Myths Project

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This project is due on Lesson 128

In this project you will research a myth that is not conventionally known and then present your research in an equally unconventional format.

  1. First choose either a Love Myth OR a Morality Myth from the following list:

    Love Myths Morality Myths
    Pyramus and Thisbe Midas
    Echo and Narcissus Arachne
    Cupid and Psyche Procrustes
    Baucis and Philemon Pandora
    Apollo and Daphne Bellerophon
    Hades and Persephone Icarus
  2. Research the myth thoroughly and compile a bibliography of every resource you use, including images. You may use as many resources as you can find, but your bibliography must include AT LEAST three websites and one book (other than Ecce Romani). Plagiarism of any kind is unacceptable and will NOT be tolerated. Remember: If you can find it online, we can find it online. Copying directly or just changing a word here or there is still plagiarism. Avoid problems by simply citing ALL your sources and use quotation marks when you copy phrases directly from your source.

  3. When you have completed your research, you should be able to retell the myth from memory in great detail. When you are prepared, select ONE of the following formats to display your newfound knowledge:

    Picture
    Collage    		 Must include at least TEN images representing the characters or themes in your myth.
    Illustrated
    Children's Book    		 Must include at least TEN pages and retell your myth in a child-friendly way.
    Original or Traced
    Drawings    		 Must include at least FIVE drawings related to the characters or themes in your myth.
    Original
    Cartoon    		 Must include at least FIVE panels and show the value of your myth to the modern day.
    Original
    Poem or Song    		 Must include at least TWENTY lines related to the characters or the moral of your myth.
    PowerPoint
    Presentation    		 Must include at least TEN slides analyzing the characters and importance of your myth.

  4. Write a paragraph explaining how your project relates to the myth you chose. Be as specific as possible. If you do a collage or drawings make sure you explain why you chose the images and give a summary of what happens in the myth. Be sure to mention word derivatives and/or some allusions to this myth in the modern world, such as movies, literature, and art. In the header, include your name, school, date, and the myth you chose.

Grading Rubric

30 Points Overall Quality of the Project
  • Project is neat and organized.
  • Shows an appropriate amount of time and effort on the part of the student.
  • Shows creativity and a reasonable amount of artistic merit.
15 Points Displays a thorough understanding of the characters.
  • Gives a physical description of the characters using vivid adjectives.
  • Describes the personality of the characters using vivid adjectives.
  • Includes the character's important relationship with others (gods, family members, friends, enemies, lovers, etc.)
15 Points Displays a thorough understanding of the myth and its purpose.
  • Provides an easy to follow plot summary.
  • Explains the moral of the myth (for morality myths).
  • Explains what originates from the myth (for love myths).
  • States the myth's author, if known.
10 Points Explains the usage of the myth in the modern world.
  • Words derived from the myth or its characters
  • Allusions in literature, art, movies, music, etc.
  • Comparable myths/stories from other cultures
10 Points Includes a complete, organized bibliography.
  • Credits all sources of information and graphics.
  • Uses at least one book and three internet sources.
10 Points Includes a paragraph explaining the project's relevance to the myth.
  • Header includes student's name, school, date, and chosen myth.
10 Points Uses correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
  Up to 10 bonus points for extraordinary creativity or effort
100 Points TOTAL GRADE (Test Category)

Revised 2008

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