Myth-Retelling Project
40 points
Since there are so many mythology stories and so little time
to learn them, I’m counting on you to take over the classroom and help me
teach. There are a few stories in Edith Hamilton’s book that are worth reading
and knowing about, and I think you could do a fabulous job of telling your
classmates about them. Here is your mission:
- Select
a tale(s) for retelling from the grab bag.
- In the
days prior to your telling of the tale(s), read, learn, and practice your
story(ies) outside of class.
- When
your name is drawn on presentation day, you are to be prepared for your
telling session.
- Write
the characters’ names on the board and also note the page numbers where
your tale(s) are located in Hamilton’s
book. Use Greek names, unless Hamilton
opts for the Roman name. Props (hats, wings, torches, shields, arrows,
bows, lamps, veils, rocks, flowers…) are an excellent way to enhance the
telling of your myth(s). Make your story interesting for your audience.
Allow your enthusiasm and theatrical abilities to shine through. Likewise,
the audience is expected to reciprocate with excellent and appreciative
attention. If everyone makes fools of themselves, it makes it much more
comfortable.
- You will
receive a grade based on 40 points for the telling of your tale(s).
- After
all the tales have been told, you will take a short matching quiz on these
myths the next class period.
Sample Myth-Retelling Scorecard
Information on Myth:
- Proper
pronunciation of names and places 10 9
8 7 6
5 4 3
2 1 0
- Accuracy
and sequence of events 10 9
8 7 6
5 4 3
2 1 0
Style of Telling
- Preparedness 10 9
8 7 6
5 4 3
2 1 0
- Enthusiasm
and zest for oral tradition 10 9
8 7 6
5 4 3
2 1 0