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Introduction to Epics Notebook Check
1. Epic Unit Terms and Information 5 pts.____
2. Evaluating Web Resources 10 pts. ____
3. Informational Poster 30 pts. ____
______Visually appealing
______easy to read
______concise
______relevant research included
Title/heading
Background Information
Other Names
Symbols
Talents
Associations
Weaknesses
Human Patron
Myth Summary
Two Most Interesting Facts
A picture of some kind
Easy to read the text
Visually appealing – colors and
images
4. Research Notes (reputable and varied websites, legible,
complete) 10 pts. ____
5. Works Cited page 15 pts. ____
6. Mythological Business Card 15 pts. ____
7. Poster Presentation Evaluation15 pts. ____
Notebook Check 1: Epic Unit Terms and Information
1. What is an epic?
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2. What is a myth?
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3. The SEVEN characteristics of most myths and epic poems are…
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4. What is an archetype?
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5. What is a symbol?
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6. Heroes are…
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7. A tragic hero is…
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8. A tragic hero always has a tragic flaw, which is…
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9. Epics incorporate an epic simile, which is…
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10. The roles of gods, goddesses, and monsters are to…
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Notebook Check #2: Evaluating Web Resources for MiniResearch Project
Introduction:
The Greeks were polytheistic in their religious beliefs. Polytheistic means they believed in and worshiped many different
gods. In Greek mythology, the gods often represented different forms of nature. Their religion/mythology had no formal
structure with the exception of various festivals held in honor of the gods. There was no sacred book or code of conduct to
live by. The most powerful Greek gods were known as the Olympians. The Greeks believed the Olympians lived on the
highest mountain in Greece, Mount Olympus. The Olympian gods included: Zeus, Hera, Apollo, Aphrodite, Ares, Artemis,
Athena, Demeter, Hades, Hermes, Hephaestus, Poseidon and Hestia or later she was replaced in some lists by Dionysus.
Other mythical creatures we meet in The Odyssey are Calypso, Charibdis, Circe, Cyclops (Polyphemus), Helios, Lotus,
Sirens, Scylla
Directions in a Nutshell
 Choose a god/goddess or creature from the list
 Research your Gods/Goddesses/Creatures.
 Collect information on your Gods/Goddesses/Creatures from reliable websites/the passage
 Complete the Research Notes including the Works Cited information.
 Create an informational poster to teach the God/Goddess to the class.
 Create a Works Cited for all the sources used in your project.
 BONUS: Create a business card that would be appropriate for you God/Goddess.
Evaluating Web Resources
List and summarize five criteria for evaluating websites.
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5.
Go to the website to evaluate each of the websites based on the criteria for web
evaluation.
1. http://www.pantheon.org/
Criteria:
2. http://mistupid.com/mythology/
Criteria:
Find at least two good websites for finding information about Greek gods,
goddesses and monsters, write them here, (and post them on Edmodo tonight
for your classmates). Later, as we research the historical context of the story for
your posters, you can reference these sites.
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Notebook # 3: Greek God/Goddess/Mythological Creatures
Mini-Research Poster
Assignment Overview:
You will become an expert on your assigned God or Goddess and teach the class about the influence your Greek God
had. You will research your god/goddess and create a poster displaying your research. All research must be documented
in MLA format.
1. Complete the note-taking guide to gather all your research.
2. You will research each of the following for your God/Goddess:
 What is the background information on this deity? Consider the following:
o family information
o where the god is from
o where the god lives
 What are other names for this god/goddess?
 What is the symbol of this Greek deity and of what is this god/goddess in charge?
 What special talents, skills, or traits does this deity have?
 What animals, plants, and objects are associated with him/her?
 What areas of weakness cause trouble for this deity?
 Are there any humans for whom this deity is a patron? Why?
 Briefly retell a myth about your deity in your own words. (Yes, you will have to read one).
 What are two other interesting points about the god/goddess that you found?
Notebook Check #4 Notebook Note-taking Guide
Research Notes: On God/Goddess/Mythological Creatures
Using your MLA Reference Guide below, complete your Works Cited Info for the sources you used to research your deity.
If more than one source is used, ALL must be cited.
Type of Entry
Works Cited
Online Reference
Source #1:
Source #2:
Source #3:
Research Information
Background information:
- family information
- where the god is from
- where the god lives
“Article Title.” Website Title. Sponsor/Publisher, Publication Date. Access Date.
EXAMPLE: “Navajo.” Reference.com. Dictionary.Com, LLC, 2010. 21 Aug. 2008.
Other names for god/goddess?
What is this god/goddess in
charge of??
What special traits or skills does
this goddess have?
Research Information
What plants, animals, and
objects are associated with this
god/goddess?
What areas are causes of
weakness?
Are there any humans for whom
they are a patron (who do they
take care of or watch over)?
Why?
Briefly summarize a myth about
your god/goddess in your own
words.
Two-three interesting facts.
Notebook Check #5 Works Consulted/Cited
Notebook Check #6 Mythological Business Card
After completing your research, evaluate the domain of your god/goddess and determine which business, service, or
product would be appropriate for god or goddess. You will then create a business card for your god/goddess
It must include the following:
 A logo
 The name of the god
 A slogan
 The name of the business
 A street address
 The name or picture of the service or
product
 Email address
 Color
 A locale (Think international)
Create a detailed draft of your business card in the spaces below. You will create
your final copy of your business card on a separate sheet of copy paper.
Notebook Check #7 Poster Presentation Evaluation
“5 – 3 – 1”
Pre-presentation: Based on your own research, list 2-3 questions you think everyone should
be prepared to answer.
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You are also expected to ask questions as they come up.
What do you want to know/what did you learn about other gods, goddesses, creatures as your
classmates explain them to you.
Additional Questions:
Record the following information on your 5-3-1chart.
5- detailed accounts of presentations you witness
3- choices for the more interesting god/goddess/creature you learn about
1-decision about the best presenter/presentation you witness
Presenter:
Topic:
What you Learned:
Presenter:
Topic:
What you Learned:
Presenter:
Topic:
What you Learned:
Presenter:
Topic:
What you Learned:
Presenter:
Topic:
What you Learned:
Greek God/Goddess/Mythological Creatures Sign-Up
Zeus
Hera
Aeolus
Apollo
Aphrodite
Ares
Artemis
Athena
Demeter
Hades
Hermes
Hephaestus
Poseidon
Hestia/Dionysus
Calypso
Charibdis
Circe
Cyclops (Polyphemus)
Helios
Lotus eaters
Sirens
Scylla