A) You Will Be Assigned a God Or Hero Involved in the Odyssey Or the Iliad to Research

Ancient Greek FAQ and Presentation project

Frequently Asked Question pages are very helpful. Often we see them on websites anticipating questions you might have on a specific topic. For this project you will research your chosen Greek god or hero and create a FAQ page. Later, you’ll present your findings to the class with a PowerPoint or other electronic presentation.

Your task –

a) You will be assigned a god or hero involved in The Odyssey or The Iliad to research:

b) Using the internet websites listed on my website, research the gods and heroes. Read at least five good sources. You will create a bibliography so record them.

c) Create a list of appropriate FAQ’s (such as ‘What is their genealogy?’ ‘Do they have any special powers?’ ‘What are they a leader of or in charge of?’ ‘What stories are associated with the hero/god?’) Answer your questions in thorough paragraphs. Completed document should be about 2 pages. Think CSEE with paragraphs: claim, set-up, evidence, and explanation.

d) Each FAQ should include quoted research as evidence from at least two sources. Make sure you cite your sources properly. Make sure to show some contrast in different sources.

e) Follow the format of the FAQ page below.

f) Create a bibliography of sources.

g) Turn in a paper copy of the 2 page FAQ plus bibliography to be graded.

h) You will later present some of your information to the class. The text of the presentation should be pasted on index cards – use your FAQ as it is written if you like. However, the presentation should only be 2-3 minutes, so you’ll have to edit it down. Focus on information relevant to the Iliad and Odyssey and how your sources differed.

i) Include a PowerPoint presentation of around three to five slides. The presentation should supplement not mirror your speech. Focus on visuals. Include just key words, phrases or bullet points to accompany your words. Make sure slides are easily readable for the viewer.

j) Present the 2 - 3 min. speech on cards with accompanying PowerPoint to the class

Ancient Greek FAQ project

Frequently Asked Question pages are very helpful. Often we see them on websites anticipating questions you might have on a specific topic. For this project you will research your chosen Greek god or hero and create a FAQ page. Later, you’ll present your findings to the class.

Your task –

a) You will be assigned a god or hero involved in The Odyssey or The Iliad to research:

b) Using the internet websites listed on my website, research the gods and heroes. Read at least five good sources. You will create a bibliography so record them.

c) Create a list of appropriate FAQ’s (such as ‘What is their genealogy?’ ‘Do they have any special powers?’ ‘What are they a leader of or in charge of?’ ‘What stories are associated with the hero/god?’) Answer your questions in thorough paragraphs. Completed document should be about 2 pages. Think CSEE with paragraphs: claim, set-up, evidence, and explanation.

d) Each FAQ should include quoted research as evidence from at least two sources. Make sure you cite your sources properly. Make sure to show some contrast in different sources.

e) Follow the format of the FAQ page below.

f) Create a bibliography of sources.

g) Turn in a paper copy of the 2 page FAQ plus bibliography to be graded.

h) You will later present what you’ve learned to the class. The text of the presentation should be pasted on index cards – use your FAQ as it is written if you like. However, the presentation should only be 2-3 minutes, so you’ll have to edit it down. Focus on information relevant to the Iliad and Odyssey and how your sources differed.

i) Include a PowerPoint presentation of around three to five slides. The presentation should supplement not mirror your speech. Focus on visuals. Include just key words, phrases or bullet points to accompany your words. Make sure slides are easily readable for the viewer.

j) Present the 2 - 3 min. speech on cards with accompanying PowerPoint to the class

Sample FAQ on Atalanta

What is Atalanta’s family background?

Atalanta’s background is a matter of a bit of controversy. One story is attributed to the writer Hesiod. Mia Gibson from the Encyclopedia Mythica states that according to him, as well as other sources, Atalanta’s parents were Boeotia and Schoeneus. A Latin writer, Ovid, agrees. Neil Jenkins in Mythnet writes that her father was “Iasus (also known as Schoenius)”. However, others disagree. Gibson states also that “some sources say that she came from Arcadia and was the daughter of Iasus and Clymene.” Either way, Atalanta came from a well-known background

What was Atalanta’s childhood like?

Atalanta had an unfortunate childhood. Her father desperately wanted a son and was saddened with having a daughter. According to Ovid, she was deserted by her father and “left a tiny wailing baby lying on a mountainside waiting to die.” Luckily, Atalanta didn’t have to suffer for too long. Mia Gibson notes that “she was suckled by a she bear and sent (to the goddess) Artemis.” Artemis, the goddess of hunting, brought her to a group of hunters to be raised and trained in the hunting arts.

Sample FAQ on Atalanta

What is Atalanta’s family background?

Atalanta’s background is a matter of a bit of controversy. One story is attributed to the writer Hesiod. Mia Gibson from the Encyclopedia Mythica states that according to him, as well as other sources, Atalanta’s parents were Boeotia and Schoeneus. A Latin writer, Ovid, agrees. Neil Jenkins in Mythnet writes that her father was “Iasus (also known as Schoenius)”. However, others disagree. Gibson states also that “some sources say that she came from Arcadia and was the daughter of Iasus and Clymene.” Either way, Atalanta came from a well known background

What was Atalanta’s childhood like?

Atalanta had an unfortunate childhood. Her father desperately wanted a son and was saddened with having a daughter. According to Ovid, she was deserted by her father and “left a tiny wailing baby lying on a mountainside waiting to die.” Luckily, Atalanta didn’t have to suffer for too long. Mia Gibson notes that “she was suckled by a she bear and sent (to the goddess) Artemis.” Artemis, the goddess of hunting, brought her to a group of hunters to be raised and trained in the hunting arts.