Mythological Hero Research Powerpoint Project

Create a Powerpoint that contains the following slides:

Slide 1: Title (5 points, Both partners)

Information: Name of the hero

Picture: Include three pictures / art depictions of the hero

Slide 2: Geography (10 points, Partner 1)

Information: Where is this hero from? Do not just state the region. What town is the hero from? What country is that town in today?

Picture: Map of the region / country in relation to the rest of the world

Slide 3: Historical Context (10 points, Partner 2)

Information: What was going on in that country / region at the time the myth was created? Who was the ruler or king? What kind of governmental system did they have? What were the living conditions for the people?

Slide 4: Cultural Information (10 points, Partner 1)

Are there any cultural beliefs and information we need to know in order to understand the story? (This includes religious beliefs, cultural values, the roles of men and women)

How did the culture view the roles of men and women?

How did the gods interact with humans?

How did the people view death?

Slide 5: Summary of the myth (10 points, Partner 2)

Information: Summarize the myth. Explain what happened as if you were explaining it to someone who was not familiar with the story. What would they need to know in order to not miss any important details?

Slides 6 -8: Elements of a Hero’s Quest Archetype (Plot) found in this hero’s story (Each slide is worth 10 points, Partner 1)

List the plot steps that apply to this myth and describe what each step would be.

Slide 9: Common characters from the Hero’s Quest Archetype (Mentor, Shapeshifter, Threshold Guardian, Shadow, Trickster) (10 points, Partner 2)

Are any of these characters present? If so, who are they?

Slide 10: Monster (10 points, Partner 2)

Describe one of the monsters that the hero must face.

What is the name of the monster? What did it look like? What was its role? Was it the guardian of something? Does the monster have any special powers?

You should include at least three pictures of this monster.

Slide 11: Type of Hero you think this person is and why (10 points, Partner 2)

Include the definition of this kind of hero. Explain why the person is this type of hero.

Final Slide: References (Required) (5 points, Both partners)

Partner 3 Slides

Slides 1-2: Pantheon

Describe the Pantheon of this culture.

Include detailed information about each of the gods.

Include a picture of each of the gods.

Slide 3: -Trials

Explain one of Hercules’ trials in detail.

Slide 4: -Character Strengths and Weaknesses

What are the hero’s strengths, based on your research?

What are the hero’s weaknesses or shortcomings, based on your research?

Slide 5: Popular Culture

How is this hero depicted in popular culture?

Are there any movies or modern books that have been written about this hero?

Include various examples of how this hero is found in popular culture.

Grading

60 points

Each partner will be scored on the content ofhisor her designated slides.

5 slides per partner, 10 points each

The title and references slides are jointly graded, 5 points each

Overall–40 points

Oral presentation

Partners should take turns presenting the material.

Overall appearance of the presentation

The presentation should be neat and colorful.

The presentation should not be cluttered.

Graphics and photographs should enhance the presentation.

Grammar, Spelling

There should not be any grammatical or spelling errors.

Summarization / Paraphrasing

You should not copy / paste any material

The information should not be excessively wordy

The information should be presented in concise, bullet points

TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE: 100 POINTS

Partner Assignments

Period 1

Sam, Joey

Mylette, Sara

Skylar, Caleb

Gage, Evan

Jaynna, Autumn

Mackenzie, Joe

Taryn, Zack

Sierra, Michael

Maddy, Randy

Period 3

Tanille and Joy -Beowolf

Allen and Chris -Thor

Will, Bre’Asia, Logan -Hercules

Rachel and Lance -Perseus

Period 6

Garrison Bell and Jordan Randall -Beowolf

Jordan Best and Cole Gorgacz -Perseus

David Williamson and James Sager -Thor

Kortney Kelley and Sara Staph -Jason

Blake Lutton, Mackenzie Bucholz, and Hannah Felber -Hercules

Jenna Shirley and Julianna Shoaf - Beowolf

Kaylee Dambrosi and Cole Keister -Perseus

Preson Sacco and Nick Patton -Thor

Brandon Warren and Tim Sumner -Jason

Anthony Bertolino, Adriyan Lane and Khari-Hercules