Ancient Greek God, Goddess, or Creature Research Paper and Presentation

What am I learning and why?

As you already know, students in the state of California are expected to become
proficient in several areas within reading, writing, speaking, and listening. The goal of
this unit is for students to work towards mastering the standards listed below by
researching and presenting an assigned Ancient Greek god, goddess or creature.
Reading: Synthesize the content from several sources or works by a single author
dealing with a single issue; paraphrase the ideas and connect them to other
sources and related topics to demonstrate comprehension.
Writing: Write expository compositions including research reports that convey
information and ideas from primary and secondary sources accurately and
coherently.
Writing: Use appropriate conventions for documentation in the text, notes, and
bibliographies by adhering to those in style manuals (use MLA style).
Speaking: Deliver expository presentations: b. convey information and ideas from
primary and secondary sources accurately and coherently.
Speaking: Use props, visual aids, etc. to enhance the appeal and accuracy of a
presentation
Speaking: Produce concise notes
Speaking: Choose effective verbal and non-verbal techniques (voice, gesture, eye
contact)
What is the assignment?
A one-page research paper on an Ancient Greek God/Goddess followed by a narrative
oral presentation of his or her god/goddess.
Research papers should include the following criteria:
Uses at least three separate primary/secondary sources
Correctly follows MLA format (including a works cited page)
Organization: Information is conveyed accurately and coherently (see rubric)
Content: Includes key topics listed on rubric (see rubric)
Oral presentations should include the following criteria:
Presentation is given as a first-person narrative from your god, goddess, or
creatures perspective.

 Organization: Information is conveyed accurately and coherently (see rubric)

Content: Includes key topics on rubric (see rubric)
Uses visual aids/props to enhance their presentation
*Please see the back of this sheet for specific tasks and due dates

Specific Tasks and Due Dates

Research Paper
Task 1: Bring in one source for your assigned god/goddess/creature
research.
Due:__________
o Find a book about your god/goddess/creature, or use the internet and
print. If you choose an internet source make sure you
have the web address.
Task 2: A complete outline of your research paper.
Due:__________
o Use the research paper rubric to help guide you in creating an outline for
your paper.
Task 3: A complete first draft of your research paper.
Due:__________
o Use the research paper rubric to help guide you in creating the first draft
of your paper.
Task 4: A complete first draft of your works cited page.
Due:__________
o Create a works cited page (similar to a bibliography) using MLA format
Task 5: Final Draft of your research paper and works cited page.
Due:__________

Oral Presentation
Task 1: A complete set of concise notes written on index cards.
Due:__________
o Use your completed research paper and the presentation rubric to guide
your speech creation
Task 2: A proposal and sketch of your prop detailing how it will be
created.
Due:__________
o Each presenter will create a prop that symbolizes the power or area
in which his or her god/goddess/creature reigns over.
Task 3: Completed prop
Due:__________

 Task 4: Completed Costume

Due:__________
o Students will dress in Ancient Greek attire (toga or similar) in order to add
to the impact of his or her overall presentation
Task 5: Oral Presentation of your God, Goddess, or Creature
Due:__________