CHW 3M1 – ANCIENT GREECE UNIT CULMINATING PROJECT
STATUE MONOLOGUE ASSIGNMENT
YOUR TASK:
For your project, you will be required to select one of the following individuals from the list provided and
write a 1-2 page (typed double space) monologue that is a mini-biography. Your biography should:
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Describe who you are
Explain your importance/significance to Greek Society
Detail some of your accomplishments and also…
Provide a creative anecdote which will give more insight into the individual you’ve
chosen.
Prior to your performance, you will be required to submit your monologue. Your report should have a)
A sheet with a picture/image of your individual chosen featured prominently on the front, b) A
brief description (1/2 page min.) of the costume and props you chose to use during your
performance, and c) The actual Monologue.
You will then perform your monologue in front of the class complete with props and an appropriate
costume. Your monologue should be memorized and should last 1-2 minutes in length. You will be
evaluated on your ability to use voice and projection and elements of drama must be utilized during
your presentation.
Presentations will be scheduled by signing up and will take approximately 1.5 periods to get through.
Once the presentations are completed, we will conclude the unit with our class Symposium.
Please refer to the Evaluation to see EXACTLY how you will be marked on this project.
You must choose from one of these individuals:
Solon
Themistocles
Peisistratus
Cleistenes
Pericles
Hipparchia
Aesop
Socrates
Plato
Aristotle
Hypatia
Hippocrates
Archimedes
Pythagoras
Euclid
Herodotus
Homer
Sappho
Aristophanes
Sophocles
Euripides
Lycurgus
Leonidas
Philip of Macedon
Olympias
Alexander the Great
EVALUATION
Name: _________________ Individual Chosen: ___________________
CRITERIA
COMMUNICATION – MONOLOGUE
PERFORMANCE
- clarity of speech, memorization, tone, volume, eye
contact with audience, pace, clarity, expressiveness,
body language, gestures, use of voice, fluency,
language utilized, impact on audience.
MARK
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KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING –
REPORT
- logical development and organization, understanding
of biographic format, use of relevant research, evidence
and example, accuracy and authenticity of information,
picture provided is accurate.
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THINKING AND INQUIRY – CLOTHING/PROPS
DESCRIPTION
- factual information about background or context,
insight into character, creativity, authenticity, evidence
of research of time period, details provided.
APPLICATION – CLOTHING/PROPS USED IN
PRESENTATION
- authenticity of garments, ability of clothing and props
to enhance presentation, clothing representative of time
period, creativity, appropriateness
COMMENTS:
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