Final Odyssey Projects

The Odyssey Creative Projects

Below are ideas for projects on The Odyssey unit we are studying. Your project will be graded on the amount of knowledge you present, the creativity of your project, the mechanics of good writing, and overall quality. JUST CHOOSE ONE.

Due Date: _____Thursday, June 11th______________

1.      Mount Olympus Newspaper

a.      Create a newspaper that the Gods might have read. You will need to include popular sections just like a real newspaper: sports, world news, local news, entertainment, comics, advice column, etc. Make sure that the contents of your newspaper reflect all your knowledge of Greek Mythology and The Odyssey. Your project will be graded on the amount of knowledge that you present, the creativity of your project, and all mechanics of good writing.

2.      Create a Board Game

a.      Create a board game based on The Odyssey. You are the judge for this assignment; you make the rules. Your game must include a title, a board, game pieces, illustrations, and an instruction booklet to go with it. Remember that this assignment will be graded on creativity, integrity to the original epic, writing conventions, and final appearance.

3.      Create a Comic Strip

a.      Draw a comic strip about The Odyssey and tell his story through art. Your comic strip must have a minimum of 10 frames. If you’d like to do this using technology, visit www.toondoo.com. It’s a free cartoon making website; you simply create an account.

4.      Life Graph for Odysseus

a.      Show all major events from Odysseus’ side of The Odyssey on an illustrated time line. This assignment MUST include illustrations, labels, and quotes. Remember that this assignment will be graded on creativity, integrity to the original epic, writing conventions, and final appearance. Feel free to use technology websites like www.tiki-toki.com or www.capzles.com.

5.      Travel Brochure

a.      Create a cruise travel brochure based on Odysseus’ travels. This brochure should be colorful, creative, and written to entice travelers to spend their money on your cruise. Use a lot of descriptive language that will encourage would-be cruisers to take your cruise! 

6.      Artistic Work

a.      Create a full-sized drawing, sculpture, or painting for The Odyssey. It must represent at least one aspect of the epic poem (Odysseus battling Polyphemus, Penelope weaving at her loom, Athena watching Odysseus, etc.). Please include a one page explanation/description with the piece. Remember that this assignment will be graded on creativity, effort, and integrity to the original epic.

Research Paper

https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/

    As we read The Odyssey, you will also write your final research paper. Focus on quality research and proper academic writing skills. The topics are two write about a  hero or villain of choice. It needs to be a minimum of 3 pages, and plagiarism will NOT be tolerated. Use the Purdue Owl link above to help you along the way with formatting and citation.

   Categories must include:

-Introduction with thesis
-Personal background and character traits
-Qualities and actions that make this person a hero or villain
-Who or what was affected by their actions
-Conclusion

  You must have a work cited sheet, and you must use a minimum of 3 academic resources.

Rough draft due: Thursday (May 28th)

Peer Edit: Monday (June 1) 

Final, typed, perfect paper: Thursday (June 4)

***There will be a final project announced later.***

 

Community Service Project!

Community Service Project 2015

Part 1 Details: You and a group of up to 4 will create a way to help the community of Fes. Either through helping the people or the environment, or both.

-         You will research a cause that needs to be addressed and come up with a creative solution that will get other members of Amicitia involved.

o   What, Where, When, How, Who

-         You will come up with a group logo and slogan

-         Create a “commercial” or infomercial to stimulate interest

-         Create a promotional poster

-         Write a compelling speech using pathos, logos, ethos

This first part will culminate in a school-wide community service fair, where your will present your ideas to the school in hopes of getting them involved as well.

300 pts.

Part 2 Details: You and your entire group will follow through with your plan.

-         You will serve the community and prove it by one or all of the following:

o   Taking pictures

o   Receiving a letter of completion

o   Turning in official receipts

300 pts.

Part 3 Details: Your group will present a follow-up report to the entire school, explaining and showing how help was given. (Ppt., Prezi, etc.)

200 pts.

Important Dates:

          Presentation Due Date for Class: May 6th (9,10,12) TBD (11^th)

          Community Service Fair: May 19^th / Time TBD

          Completion Date of Service: June 2^nd

          Follow-Up Presentation to School: June 5^th  

Grammar Tips

Overuse of apostrophes

Apostrophes indicate one of two things: Possession or letters missing, as in "Sara's iPad" and "it's" for "it is" (second "i" missing). They don't belong on plurals. When you have more than one of something there's no need to add an apostrophe. Same thing with your last name. If you want to refer to your family but don't want to list everyone's first name write "The Johnsons" not "The Johnson's." Years also shouldn't have apostrophes. For example, "1980s" is correct but "1980's" is not.

Lay vs. Lie

Generally, if you can replace the word in question with some variant of "put" or "place," use "lay." If not, use "lie." So, it should be "I need to lie down" and "He laid his keys on the table." "Lying down" gets confusing when you're talking about doing it in the past, however. For example, it should be "Mark lay on the bed after coming home from work yesterday."

Affect and effect

Maybe you've never mastered the difference between "affect" and "effect.” If that's you, it's time to understand these words now. "Affect" is a verb that means to do something that causes an "effect," which is noun. Just think of the "a" in "affect" also is used in "action," which is what verbs do.

Peer Edit Checklist

Area to Edit:                                              Essential Questions:                   Feedback Section:

Plot	Does the plot engage you from the beginning? Is the story entertaining, and does the conflict provide tension?
Pacing	Does the story maintain a good pace: it builds up and moves forward? Does it drag in places?
Grammar, Spelling, Punctuation	Does the story have properly written GSP? Do the tenses match? Is it punctuated correctly? Are words spelled correctly?
Dialogue	Is the dialogue engaging and believable? Is it punctuated correctly? Is it believable to the story and does it add to character development?
Characters	Are the characters interesting? Do they serve a purpose to the story? Do they add to the plot?
Details and Development	Telling: She is tall and kind. (boring) Showing: With grace and ease, she reached to the top shelf and brought down a gift for the older man. (Better)
Figurative Language	Does the author use figurative language to enhance the story: imagery, metaphors, similes, personification, etc.
Overall story	Evaluate the story as a whole. What worked? What needs improvement?

Short Story

Write a short story about a princess, a prince and a dragon. BUT… this time, write from the Dragon’s perspective.

You must create an exciting plot, use dialogue, and incorporate imagery, metaphor, and simile.

-        Use your imagination and write a story you’d like to read! It does NOT have to fit traditional storylines.

-        Minimum of 3 pages, typed. Ariel or Times New Roman, 12pt. font, 1.5 space.

Ex.

The fiery tips of my scales lengthened and protruded forward. This was a sign of danger, a premonition of darkness, and a warning of evil. My breath lurched out of my throat, leaving behind a foggy mist that filtered throughout the night’s sky like a whisper holding too many secrets. I strained my ears in the direction of the night and became engulfed in flames as I heard the piercing screams of stolen innocence.

“Help! Help me! Somebody help me, please!”

Example of dialogue rules:
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Menu of Assignments

Bonne Appetie!

STARTERS (EASY)- CHOOSE 2 A) Create Your Own Vocabulary Test B) Book Jacket Summary with Book Cover C) Detailed Character Descriptions– 3
25 pts. Each Due Feb. 6th Due Feb. 11th

SOUP AND SALAD (MEDIUM)- 2 A) NNE Chart– 15 entries B) Theme Song and Analysis C) Character Interview
50 pts. Each Due Feb 16th Due Feb 19th

MAIN COURSE (DIFFICULT)-1 A) Rhetorical Analysis Essay B) Write a Sequel C) Antagonist vs. Protagonist Compare and Contrast
150 pts. March 4th

DESSERT– (CREATIVE)-1 A) Music Video B) Original Song C) Slam Poetry Recitation D) Original Painting
100 pts. March 9th

Total Points...
400 pts . total

Videos due by the end of class Wednesday!

If you wish to have the potential of receiving full credit, then videos must be turned in my the end of class on Wednesday.

Grades will be based on QUALITY of work, including acting, editing, music, and content.

We will watch them on Thursday while in class.

Outsiders, Romeo and Juliet Mash-up Video

Script due Thursday- typed and edited

Video due Wednesday- well acted, edited, and with music from the 50's and 60's

Total= 300 pts.