Edith Hamilton’s
Mythology
We can assume, after studying the introduction to Mythology, that Edith Hamilton’s wish in our
reading would be to gain a deeper understanding of the culture and writers of mythology, as well
as the individual stories. With that idea in mind, you have chosen one specific part in the book to
study. Your goals are to:
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thoroughly read the section you chose
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display your knowledge through written discussion questions and notes
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participation actively in your group’s discussions
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present your findings along with your group to the class
It is very important that you come to class prepared, and stay on task during group work time so
that all groups can work effectively. Groups will meet to discuss the reading and formulate
presentation ideas on the following dates: Monday 11/23, Tuesday 11/24, Monday 11/30,
Wednesday 12/2, Friday 12/4, and Monday 11/7.
Directions: Every group member must read the entire section. However, each person will choose
certain pages to focus on and be the “expert” on, guiding the other group members through the
information. As the expert, you will come prepared with 4 – 5 discussion questions and lead
your group in that day’s discussion over those pages. You must also be prepared with a minimum
of 1 page of written notes reflecting the most important items. As the expert, you are the
facilitator of the group that day, encouraging each person to participate. Record the discussion
questions and notes on the other side of this sheet before you come to class. Participants must
write down each discussion question and take notes as discussion progresses.
In your group, divide your section among the readers and decide who will take which pages to be
the expert on. Also decide which day you’ll discuss those pages. Please have one person write
your schedule down and give it to me today (date, name, pages to cover).
Absences: If you must be absent on the day you are to be the expert, call one of your team
members and switch “expert” days with him or her. If no one can switch, then see if one of them
feels “expert” enough to take the discussion questions and notes you’ve prepared and be the
expert in your absence.
Presentation: Every group will present their section to class. This is an opportunity to teach
your fellow students! Plan a maximum 15 minute presentation of your choice. Presentations will
be December 8, 9, and 10.
You’ll be presenting the most important ideas from your section. As with all presentations, you
should plan a brief introduction, a body, and a brief conclusion. Present facts, characters, basic
plots, themes, moral teachings or purpose of the myths, vocabulary, etc. In your teaching, make
connections between what students already know and the new information you are presenting to
them. Your presentation may include: power point, a game, posters, handouts (such as pictures,
bookmarks, or a closing “quiz”), cheer, role play/reenactment, game show, talk show, soap
opera, Entertainment Today style, or video. Run any other idea by me. Keep in mind that some
of these will require you to work outside of class; that is your choice and responsibility.
Absences: If you must be absent on the presentation day, you will be required to research a
separate mythology topic that will be given to you by me. You will write and turn in a paper on
that topic and present your findings to the class as well. Your group members will cover, to the
best of their abilities, your part of the group presentation.
Date to Facilitate Discussion
Team Member
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Monday 11/23
Tuesday 11/24
Monday 11/30
Wednesday 12/2
Friday 12/4
Monday 12/7 : final presentation practice & work time – no new information
Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday- 12/8 through 12/10: presentations
Friday 12/11: mythology test: your section, intro + chapter 1, Odysseus, Jason, Creation
Discussion questions & my responses:
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Highpoints (notes) of my section:
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