Greek Extra Credit

Greek Gods & Goddesses

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Did you ever wonder what the ancient Greek gods and goddesses would be like in our times? In 21^st century New York City? Here’s your chance to transplant them through time and space!

Due no later than Monday, June 14th. Either in your group's basket or in my mailbox. Make it happen, ladies! Summer is at your door!

1. Choose a god or goddess (or a few) whose personality, purpose, and habits you understand well. Go to one of the websites below for information:

• http://www.ancientgreece.co.uk/
• http://www.carlos.emory.edu/ODYSSEY/GREECE/home.html
• http://greece.mrdonn.org/myths.html

2. Think of a setting for that god or goddess. Would he or she live in New York City? Which borough? Neighborhood? Would he or she live in the country? On a farm? In a small town?

3. Brainstorm an accurate and contemporary character for the god or goddess on the “Character Notes” sheet. REMEMBER: The more notes you have, the better your characterization will be! Be specific! Be imaginative! Be creative! Be wacky! These gods and goddesses were quite unusual!

4. Write a story for “A Day in the Life of __________”. Use the story outline (on the back of your “Character Notes”). The story should be clearly written on paper or typed.