Honors Projects, World Mythology

Include your NAME and PROJECT TYPE on the front of all projects. Use unlined paper, poster board, construction paper, and/or colorful art materials to make projects attractive. You will be graded on neatness, completion, creativity, and knowledge. Your project must PROVE that you KNOW the material studied. Choose a project which matches the kind of information in your report. Picking an appropriate form to display your knowledge is part of this assignment.

Adapt your project to fit SPECIFIC myths and what you’ve learned about the culture, art, etc. You may choose from the following areas and interests:

North AmericaCentral AmericaSouth AmericaIndia

AustraliaPacific IslandsMiddle EastNew Zealand

Sub-Saharan AfricaRussiaJapanChina

MesopotamiaCubaPuerto Ricolife & death

superstitionsgods & goddessesbeasts & monstersrebirth

heroesvillainsmodern legendsspecific places

You will PRESENT your projects to the class during the last six weeks of the semester. You may volunteer to present, or I will select presentations in random order. You must be ready at any time.

Project Requirements:

  • Submit a 200+ word summary of your proposed project before the end of the 4th six weeks (B day: 2/16/2016, A day: 2/17/2016). Discuss the topic, your preliminary research, and presentation medium. Also include “why” you chose this topic for further study.
  • All pieces must be completed for the project you choose. Every project is multifaceted and completing only one part will lower your grade. Projects are due on the first day of the 6th 6 weeks (A day: 4/18/2016 or B day: 4/19/2016.)
  • Your completed project must demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of the area of interest you chose. It should be apparent that you researched the topic.
  • A written reflection must be submitted to turnitin.com by class time on the first day of the 6th6 weeks (A day: 4/18/2016 or B day: 4/19/2016.) Written reflections should detail your thought process while researching the area of interest and making your project. This is your chance to add your thoughts and analysis to what you have read, researched and experienced while completing this project. Examine your understanding of the material and discuss how it affects your ideas and possible understanding of this topic in the future.
  • An MLA formatworks cited page must be submitted to turnitin.com by class time on the first day of the 6th6 weeks (A day: 4/18/2016 or B day: 4/19/2016.) This page should be part of your written reflection.
  • You will be required to present your project to the class at the beginning of the 6th6 weeks.

If you wish to complete a multifaceted project that is not listed on the back, you must seek teacher approval.

PROJECT OPTIONS

Promotional PackageBoxed GamesPerformance Arts

banner, bumper sticker, board or card game puppet show, interview, song,

lapel button, t-shirt, AND crossword or costumed role play, or dramatic

bookmark OR TV word search with interpretation PLUS scripts -

AND radio clues CHOOSE ANY 2

commercials

Party PackageNewpaperFine Arts

Appropriate invitation, news page with editorial,drawing, painting, mural,

decorations, guest list, feature article,sculpture, dance, diorama,

menu, entertainment, advertisementAND mobile OR music

AND society page report ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:CHOOSE ANY 3

advice column, cartoon

OR horoscopes

Work PackageScrapbookAdditions

appropriate want ad, illustrated cover, labeledadded chapter, scene, prequel

job description, photographs, mementos,sequel, what if?, behind-the-

interview questions, detailed captions, ANDscenes – CHOOSE ANY 3

AND sample resumeparagraph explanations

Letter PackageFlow ChartRetellings

letter and response on symbols for people or children’s version, minibook,

personalized stationary positions, illustrations,readers’ theater, journal, diary,

with envelopes, postcard code for relationships,script, “I” narrative, parody

AND appropriate stamps AND a paragraphOR graphic novelette

explanation

Poetry PackageMapProject of Your Choice

regular/blank/free verse appropriate settings, submitted in writing in

formula, sonnet, haiku legend, symbols, eventadvance AND subject to

ballad, concrete, abstract, notations, illustrations, teacher approval

AND illustrations - CHOOSE a compass rose AND a

ANY 3paragraph explanation

Teaching ResourcesTechnology

poster, bulletin board, any of the above projects, but driven by technology: prezis, mind map, research comics, imovies, moviemaker, videos, cinemagram, etc. -

folder – CHOOSE ANY 3Subject to teacher approval.