Mythology Project Rubric
Due Date: Wednesday, January 15
Hooray! Let us honor the GREEK GODS with sacrifices of time, construction
paper, glue sticks and various other materials in the grand pursuit of knowledge
and a good grade.
Video option: design a modern day version of a myth we have read. Or write a new
myth that features the interaction or interference of one or more gods. Content must be
school appropriate (of course) and a minimum of five minutes in length. Turn in a typed
version of script with video.
Script = 50
Representative of mythological characters
20
Writing flows
10
Free of grammar errors
20
Film = 50
Filming and editing flows
Staging/acting is appropriate
30
20
Game option: design a board game that demonstrates knowledge of one or more Greek
myths. Game can be based on a current existing game, or it can be totally made up. If
you’d like to make a version of Jeopardy, I can email an existing one to you so you can
use the template.
Game should include questions based on course material
Typed set of rules and basic objective of the game
Any necessary materials so that game may be played in class
Game is constructed with care
20
Game has all pieces needed
10
Game is playable
20
Questions reflect knowledge of mythology
20
Character features are consistent with mythology
10
Free of grammar errors
20
Essay Option: For the traditionalist! Write an essay that examines one of the moral
lessons found in Mythology (i.e. hubris) and ties it to one or more myths as well as
contemporary times. Paper must be at least 2 pages in length (Times New Roman, 12
font, double spaced), include at least 2 parenthetical citations and a works cited.
Content follows guidelines above
30
Argument is thoroughly discussed and proven
20
Paper meets length and format requirements
10
Paper includes two parenthetical citations and works cited
20
Paper is free of grammar errors
20
Scrapbooking Option: Design a scrapbook of mythological references in the world
today. Your scrapbook should have at least ten entries with explanation. A sample entry
might include: a picture of the FTD logo featuring Hermes and a written explanation of
why he is a fitting symbol for the company. Make your scrapbook look nice!
Each item included is related to mythology
20
Each item contains a written description relating it to mythology and
the relevancy of it etc.
30
Scrapbook is constructed with care (looks good!)
30
Writing is free of grammatical errors
20
Construction Option: Build a replica of any location from mythology, any god or
goddess, or any myth. Your work must include a typed explanation of your project.
Item is easily identifiable
Item is constructed with care (looks good!)
Writing thoroughly introduces item
Writing is free of grammar errors
30
20
30
20
Poster Option: Design a poster board that retells a myth (in your own words). Be sure
to include graphics and text.
Poster thoroughly and accurately retells a myth
30
Graphics are relevant to myth
20
Poster is constructed with care (looks good!)
30
Writing is free of grammar errors
20
Movie Reviews: Select two films based on Greek Mythology, view them and write a
film review for each. Each review should be a minimum of one page (Times New
Roman, 12 font, double spaced), and should critique how accurately the film portrayed
the actual myth or events, film craft (how well did they make the film, including set
design, special effects, casting, pacing, etc), and entertainment value. Your reviews
should include a works cited for the films. Yes, you may use Troy as one of your films.
Reviews meets length and format requirements
Reviews thoroughly examines film and accuracy
Works cited included (properly formatted)
Writing is free of grammar errors
20
40
20
20