ELAGSE7W7: Conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources.
ELAGSE7W9: Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
Prior Knowledge: (Classwork Grade)
1.
Take the Pre-Test – write your answers in PENCIL
2.
Read “What is Greek Mythology?”
3.
As you read “What is Greek Mythology,” write any answers you learn into your Pre-Test chart in
PEN (There should be a visual difference between the information you already knew and the information you learned).
Computer Research: (Classwork Grades)
1.
Go to the Webquest: http://www.uni.edu/schneidj/webquests/fall04/mythology/activity1.html
2.
Complete Activity 1: #’s 3-4 – Complete the “Guide Questions” Sheet
3.
Complete Activity 2: #’s 1-3 – Complete the “Minor Gods and Goddesses Scavenger Hunt”
• You will have to write these answers on the back or on another piece of paper.
1.
Option 1: Greek gods and goddesses with written assignment
2.
Option 2: Exploring Greek heroes with written assignment – MUST complete with computer
3.
Option 3: Minor gods and goddesses – Drawing & Written Assignment
4.
Option 4: Develop a god or goddess – Written Assignment
*Assignment #2 – Grading Rubrics are underneath the Evaluation tab on the webquest
1 . Finish Assignment #2 (from Monday & Tuesday): Choose between Options 1, 2, 3, or 4
2. Complete the Vocabulary assignments
3. Human Character Traits from Greek Myths: From the red Literature Textbook: Read 3 of the 4 stories of your choice and complete the “Characterization” chart for EACH story identifying the human traits that the gods display. (Classwork grades)
• Prometheus – Pages 634-637
• Orpheus & Eurydice – Pages 638-642 (may also use poem on page 643)
• Icarus & Daedalus – Pages 648-651
• Phaethon, Son of Apollo – Pages 652-656
4. Complete the 2 short answer questions (Quiz grade)
• 4-5 Sentences each
5. Complete the Constructed Response assignment (Test grade)
• Use your 8-11 sentence Written Response Keeper (Say, Mean, Matter)
ELAGSE7Rl1: Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
ELAGSE7Rl2: Determine a theme and/or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the text.
ELAGSE7W1: Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence
ELAGSE7W2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic, convey ideas, concepts, and information
ELAGSE7W2:b: Develop the topic with relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples