Posted: March 8, 2010
The Odyssey Quiz
Date: Wednesday, March 10th
Students will be tested on Homer's The Odyssey, that we have read in class. Students should review/know the questions handed out in class. The quiz will include matching questions, multiple choice, and short answer.
Chose Your Own Adventure Myth
Date: Friday, March 12th
Students must select one prompt from each of the 4 categories (Hero, Setting, Magical Object and Theme), and base their story on them. The story must contain all the elements of a short story. Revised and edited copy is mandatory. The options for each category are as follows.......
Hero
troll
wizard
seafarer (pirate)
king or queen of an ancient world
soldier
priest or monk
bandit or thief
searcher or wanderer
mermaid
god or goddess
Setting
underwater
a planet in outer space
a mountainous island
an underground cavern
a crowded bazaar
ancient temple ruins
a jungle
a peasant's cottage
a castle
a river or enchanted lake
Magical Object
a secret potion
an amulet (a necklace/ring worn as a charm against evil)
a secret scroll or document
a magic ring
a door with hieroglyphics
a fountain
a charm or magic saying
a staff or walking stick
a book of knowledge
a sacred animal
Theme
Carpe Diem (seize the day)
the truth will surface
justice prevails
search inside for wisdom
life is a journey
eternal friendships
descent into the underworld
love conquers all
trust one's intuition
overcoming great obstacles