Greek Extra Credit

Greek Gods & Goddesses

Fast Forward

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.

The Great American Map Off

How well do you know your country? We shall see when Ms. Kiri & Ms. Kelly come to judge our Great American Map Off competition! You group was challenged with the puzzle of our country's geography. The maps will be judged based on the following criteria.

• accurate state and country shape
• comprehensive information about our country's geography and history

Stay tuned. More to come.

Review for American History

Use the following link to remind your brain about American History.

http://www.teacheroz.com/states.htm#all%20fifty

Required Formatting for All Writing

Each page should contain ONE topic and ONE paragraph. That means you will have one page for Geography only. One page for Agriculture only. And so on.

All your typed writing must have the formatting described below.

1. 1" Margins: File -> Page Setup -> Margins All margins should be 1". The gutter should be 0".
   
2. Double Spacing: Format -> Paragraph -> Double
3. 12 point font! No script!

If you need help with this, please see me. If you hand in a paper that does not meet these requirements, I will hand it back without reading it. So please ask!

Why do we need Superheroes?

Homework DUE MONDAY, May 3!

After reading X-Men, Spidergirl, Bleach, and Wonder Woman in class, write a paragraph about their purpose for us.

Paragraph Writing (Homework)

In a full paragraph, explain what purpose you think superheroes have in our culture. Why are we so interested in them? Why are they so popular in movies and in books? How are our beliefs and values connected to them? You should use at least one superhero as evidence for your opinion.

FInal Reading Projects DUE MAY 3rd!

Just a friendly reminder from your friendly Humanities teacher that you have a BIG reading project due on Monday, May 3rd. Final drafts, PLEASE!!! That means . . .

• If you can type it, DO.
• If you can color it, DO.
• If you can perform it, DO. And have a final script (typed?) to hand in.
• And please . . . No grammar, spelling, punctuation mistakes.

Remember, doing the minimum will only get you a 65. If you expect excellent grades, you must excel. Do more than you have to. Wow me. Please. I'm dying to be wowed. Please.

City State Title Page

Your Ancient Greece City State portfolio must have a title page with a (VERY) short introduction paragraph. Here is the format you should use.

(centered) City state name
(centered) by Name

Welcome to . . .
In this Ancient Greek city state we found an amazing/complex/advanced civilization.
(Then highlight 5 awesome things about your city-state, preferably one thing from each paragraph.)

That's it! Add some snazzy, persuasive, appealing voice and you're done!