Name: _______________________________________________ Date: _____________ Period: ______
Odyssey Research Topics 2014
Directions: Rank the eight topics below on which ones you want to do the most.
1 = the most 8 = the least. Please note the interrelated subcategories you are also
responsible for researching written to the side and the products of each.
Name: _______________________________________________ Date: _____________ Period: ______
Odyssey Research Topics 2014
Directions: Rank the eight topics below on which ones you want to do the most.
1 = the most 8 = the least. Please note the interrelated subcategories you are
also responsible for researching written to the side and the products of each.
OPTION #1: Mythology & Greek Culture (rank 1-8)
________ Zeus and Poseidon – Relationship to the Gods/Polytheism
________ Aphrodite and Hephaestus – The Art of Storytelling/Oral Culture
________ Hermes and Athena – The Epic Hero Archetype: Campbell’s “Monomyth”
________ Aeolus and Ares – The Iliad and the Trojan War (prequel to The Odyssey)
OPTION #1: Mythology & Greek Culture (rank 1-8)
________ Zeus and Poseidon – Relationship to the Gods/Polytheism
________ Aphrodite and Hephaestus – The Art of Storytelling/Oral Culture
________ Hermes and Athena – The Epic Hero Archetype: Campbell’s “Monomyth”
________ Aeolus and Ares – The Iliad and the Trojan War (prequel to The Odyssey)
Product: (check one)
[ ] Digital Multimedia (Prezi, PowerPoint, Buncee, Blendspace, or Glogster)
[ ] Brochure
[ ] Essay
Students will be graded on their ability to strategically organize their
research, follow the proper MLA citation format including Works Cited Page
+ 10 Source Cards per person, and complete their research in a
comprehensive manner. Each group (3-5 members) must present the
information researched in a detailed and clear oral presentation with a typed
outline to distribute to the class summarizing the information found.
Product: (check one)
[ ] Digital Multimedia (Prezi, PowerPoint, Buncee, Blendspace, or Glogster)
[ ] Brochure
[ ] Essay
Students will be graded on their ability to strategically organize their
research, follow the proper MLA citation format including Works Cited Page
+ 10 Source Cards per person, and complete their research in a
comprehensive manner. Each group (3-5 members) must present the
information researched in a detailed and clear oral presentation with a typed
outline to distribute to the class summarizing the information found.
OPTION #2: Books of The Odyssey by Homer (rank 1-8)
________ Book 9 (Cicones, Lotus Eaters, Cyclops Island)– The Epic Hero Archetype
________ Book 10 (God of Wind, Circe’s Magical Island)– Xenia and Hospitality
________ Book 11 (Odysseus’ Trip to the Underworld)– Honor and Legacy
________ Book 12 (The Sirens, Scylla + Charybdis, Helios)– Women of The Odyssey
OPTION #2: Books of The Odyssey by Homer (rank 1-8)
________ Book 9 (Cicones, Lotus Eaters, Cyclops Island)– The Epic Hero Archetype
________ Book 10 (God of Wind, Circe’s Magical Island)– Xenia and Hospitality
________ Book 11 (Odysseus’ Trip to the Underworld)– Honor and Legacy
________ Book 12 (The Sirens, Scylla + Charybdis, Helios)– Women of The Odyssey
Product:
A creative, visual presentation and typed handout to distribute to the
students. Students will be graded on their ability to visually and orally present
their assigned book to the class in a clear, succinct and comprehensive
manner. The handout must include proper MLA format citations. Students
must incorporate their subcategory into their presentation.
Product:
A creative, visual presentation and typed handout to distribute to the
students. Students will be graded on their ability to visually and orally present
their assigned book to the class in a clear, succinct and comprehensive
manner. The handout must include proper MLA format citations. Students
must incorporate their subcategory into their presentation.
Grading: (some daily participation grades may be included separately)
Depth of Ideas Grammar/Spelling
Presentation
Directions and
____/15
____/15
____/15
MLA citations
____/15
Works Cited Page: _____/30
Source Cards: _____10
Total: _____/100
Grading: (some daily participation grades may be included separately)
Depth of Ideas Grammar/Spelling
Presentation
Directions and
____/15
____/15
____/15
MLA citations
____/15
Works Cited Page: _____/30
Source Cards: _____10
Total: _____/100
Work Dates: 9/8/14 through 9/12/14 in Lab #223
Due Date: Monday, 9/15/14
Presentation Schedule: Monday-Tuesday – Mythology; Wednesday-Friday –
Books of The Odyssey *if you know you will be absent please plan accordingly*
Work Dates: 9/8/14 through 9/12/14 in Lab #223
Due Date: Monday, 9/15/14
Presentation Schedule: Monday-Tuesday – Mythology; Wednesday-Friday –
Books of The Odyssey *if you know you will be absent please plan accordingly*