GT Ancient Greece Television Show
The Assignment
Work in groups to create a television show educating the class on a topic of social, political, or
historical importance in Ancient Greece.
The Process
1. In your groups watch the television channel you have been assigned to get an idea of the types
of show you can create.
2. Decide on a specific focus of your show and the format you would like to follow.
3. Create a storyboard for you show.
4. Do research on your topic to make you show educational as well as entertaining.
5. Write a script and submit it electronically to Ms. Dove.
6. Record your show on your recording day.
7. Have a viewing of your show in class.
The Grade
Planning—Meeting with teacher, storyboard, and research notes.
30 points
Content of the show *see back with specific rubric
50 points
Oral Presentation Skills
15 points
Reflection
5 points
TOTAL
100 points
Important Dates
Follow the schedule below for the times your group will meet with Ms. Dove during class time. You
must report to class for attendance and then go directly to Ms. Dove’s room. It is your responsibility to
know your schedule and be prepared. If you need additional time at school, you must schedule it well in
advance with Ms. Marshall or Ms. Dove.
September 30
Class time to develop final
October 4
Women’s Entertainment-Studio Orientation, planning and research meeting
October 6
History Channel—Studio Orientation, planning and research meeting
October 10
HGTV--Studio Orientation, planning and research meeting
October 11
Food Network-- Studio Orientation, planning and research meeting
October 13
Travel Channel-- Studio Orientation, planning and research meeting
October 14
Discovery Health-- Studio Orientation, planning and research meeting
October 17
Women’s Entertainment—Filming and production day
October 19
History Channel-- Filming and production day
October 24
HGTV-- Filming and production day
October 27
Food Network--- Filming and production day
October 28
Travel Channel-- Filming and production day
November 1
Discovery Health-- Filming and production day
T.V. Show Content Rubric
Exemplary (10 points)
Informational
Visual
Organization
Editing
Creativity
The television show is
educational and builds
students’ context for
understanding Ancient
Greek literature. Many
relevant, accurate facts
are presented.
The television show used
a variety of visual aids to
inform and entertain the
viewer. This many
include pictures, charts,
maps, speakers,
backgrounds, etc.
The television show was
sequenced in a logical
way. All parts fit
together and flow
smoothly for the viewer.
Satisfactory (7 Points)
The television show is
educational and/or builds
students’ context for
understanding Ancient Greek
literature, but more
information could have been
provided. Viewers are left
with many questions.
The television show used
some visual aids to inform
and/or entertain the viewer.
There was little variety or
backgrounds and graphics
could have been more creative
and did not add to the
presentation.
The television show was
somewhat sequenced in a
logical way. Most parts fit
together, but there may have
been some choppy or
confusing parts.
The television show had
no errors in editing and
final production.
The television show had one
or two errors and final
production.
The television show is
creative and showcases
student’s ability to
present information in an
entertaining way. The
show was unique and
stood out.
The television show is
somewhat creative and
entertaining, but some parts
could have been improved.
Unacceptable (5
points)
The television show is
educational, but did not
build students’ context
for understanding
Ancient Greek
literature.
The television show
used too few visual
aids. The graphics,
pictures, charts, etc.
lacked creativity. The
overall visual
appearance did not
appeal to the audience.
The television show
may have been
sequenced in a logical
way, but the transitions
were choppy or unclear
or one or more sections
of the show seemed out
of place.
The television show had
several errors that
interrupted the viewing
experience.
The television show
lacks creativity
throughout. Some
attempt at creativity
was made, but the
overall audience appeal
could use improvement.
Incomplete (3 points)
The television show lacked
information on Ancient
Greece and did not add to the
student viewer’s
understanding of Ancient
Greek literature.
The television show did not
use visual aids.
The television show was not
organized in a logical way.
Transitions were not evident.
The audience was confused by
the show.
The television show was not
edited.
The television show was no
more than a recorded oral
presentation.
TOTAL
50 Points
Tips and Hints
For a successful T.V. show, here are a few helpful hints and reminders
 Watch the channel you have been assigned. You will get ideas from this.
 Choose a topic you are interested in to explore further.
 Do your research right away. You may encounter roadblocks and need to adjust your ideas. Take
care of this before you go to Ms. Dove for filming.
 Write out a full script and be sure each member of the group, Ms. Marshall, and Ms. Dove have a
copy before final filming.
 Have all props, costumes, graphics prepared and in Ms. Dove’s room before the filming time.
Any graphics should be on a flash drive and given to Ms. Dove at least one day before filming.
 Practice reading the script and transitions before filming.
 Address any problems immediately. Ask Ms. Marshall or Ms. Dove for help before final filming.