Introduction
For the past few weeks, you have been reading and discussing "The Odyssey" by Homer. You have learned about classic literature, Greek mythology, and the epic form. You have also learned about the character traits that make up a hero like Odysseus. For this webquest, you will use what you have learned to complete one of two tasks to demonstrate your knowledge about epics and heroes.
You will either use your knowledge of epic form to compare and contrast "The Odyssey" with a modern epic or you will use your knowledge of the hero's journey and the resources provided along with your own creativity to create your own hero who will travel through his/her own epic.
Task
Please complete ONE of the following tasks. Details can be found under the Process tab of this webquest.
1.) Classic epic vs. Modern epic
You will think of a modern example of an epic (some examples are Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, the Hobbit; if you want to use a different example, check with Mrs. Humphries). Create a Venn Diagram using the following link to compare and contrast the two epics. Include the following elements: main character, ultimate goal, setting, conflict, resolution. Use at least 1 quote from "The Odyssey" to illustrate one of your elements.
http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/venn_diagrams/
2.) The Hero's Journey
You will use the following link to create your own hero's journey step by step. Be sure to complete each key element of the hero's journey.
http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/herosjourney/
Process
If you choose to complete the Venn Diagram task:
http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/venn_diagrams/
1.) Be sure to enter your first and last name and project title -"Odyssey" is fine.
2.) Choose which example of a modern epic you will use for this assignment. Get approval from Mrs. Humphries if it is not on the list.
3.) To label your Venn diagram circles, double click the gray box that says "circle 1" and label this circle "Odyssey." Double click "Circle 2" and label it with your modern epic. After typing in the titles, click the check mark to save.
4.) To begin making your list, click "New Item" in the top left corner. You will make 5 tags for each circle, as well as the overlapping circles, which indicates how the two epics are similar.The 5 tags will be labeled "Hero," "Ultimate Goal", "Setting", "Conflict", and "Resolution."
5.) Begin with the overlapping area of the circles. This is where you will show what is similar about the two epics. For the "Hero" tag, list how your two heroes are the same, including character traits, physical characteristics, and backgrounds. List similarities for each of the tags listed above and put in the overlapping circle.
6.) In circle one, you will use the same 5 tags listed above, but list how Odysseus and his journey are different. Use at least one quote from your textbook to support one of the elements.
7.) In circle two, you will use the same 5 tags listed above, but list how your modern epic is different from the Odyssey.
8.) When you are done, click the "Save" tab at the top and save to your chromebook. Use this format to save: lastname.firstname.hour
9.) After saving, click "send" and send to lhumphries@sapulpaps.org, AND karywideman@sbcglobal.net
If you choose to complete the Hero's Journey assignment:
http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/herosjourney/
1.) Go to the above link. Enter your first and last name and your hour and name your project. Read the Introduction and click "Get Started."
2.) Read through each page, and answer the prompts to introduce your own made up hero. Click on each of the silhouettes on the left side to answer the prompts and complete your "hero's journey."
3.) When you have completed all of the prompts, click "preview" to check for completeness, and make any changes necessary.
4.) When you are done, click "print." YOU WILL NOT ACTUALLY PRINT THIS DOCUMENT. When the print preview comes up, under "Destination" on the left hand side, click "Change." Click "save to google drive" at the bottom. Then click the blue "Save" button at the top.
5.) Go to your Google Drive and pull up the "Hero's_Journey" document. Click the 3 dots on the upper right and click "share". Send this document to your teacher (lhumphries@sapulpaps.org AND Mrs. Wideman (karywideman@sbcglobal.net).
Evaluation
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CATEGORY |
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3 |
2 |
1 |
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Clarity and Neatness |
The assignment is easy to read and all elements are so clearly written, typed, labeled, or drawn that another student could create the presentation if necessary. |
The assignment is easy to read and most elements are clearly written, labeled, or drawn. Another person might be able to create the presentation after asking one or two questions. |
The assignment is hard to read with rough drawings and labels. It would be hard for another person to create this presentation without asking lots of questions. |
The assignment is hard to read and one cannot tell what goes where. It would be impossible for another person to create this presentation without asking lots of questions. |
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Use of Time |
Used time well during each class period (as shown by observation by teacher, and documentation of progress in journal) with no adult reminders. |
Used time well during most class periods (as shown by observation by teacher, and documentation of progress in journal) with no adult reminders. |
Used time well (as shown by observation by teacher and documentation of progress in journal), but required adult reminders on one or more occasions to do so. |
Used time poorly (as shown by observation by teacher and/or documentation of progress in journal) in spite of several adult reminders to do so. |
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Spelling & Grammar |
No spelling or grammatical mistakes on the assignment with lots of text. |
No spelling or grammatical mistakes on the assignment with little text. |
One spelling or grammatical error on the assignment. |
Several spelling and/or grammatical errors on the assignment. |
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Content |
All content is in the students\' own words and is accurate. |
Almost all content is in the students\' own words and is accurate. |
At least half of the content is in the students\' own words and is accurate. |
Less than half of the content is in the students\' own words and/or is accurate. |
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Required Elements |
The assignment included all required elements as well as a few additional elements. |
The assignment included all required elements and one additional element. |
The assignment included all required elements. |
One or more required elements was missing from the assignment. |
Conclusion
At the conclusion of this assignment, you should have a strong understanding of what an epic is, and how this type of literature shows us the value of classical Greek culture. You should also have a deeper understanding of mythology as you have learned about certain characters in The Odyssey. You will understand the elements that make up an epic, and identify those elements either by finding them in modern epic examples, or by writing your own hero's journey.
