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