1. Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits A WebQuest for 8 th Grade Classical Mythology Designed by Sheryl Cubin Modified by Linda Williams Based on a template from The WebQuest PageThe WebQuest Page

2. Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits This WebQuest has been designed as a research tool that will help you to choose a god, goddess, or prominent figure in Greek mythology. After researching the figure of your choice you will be required to perform a three-minute monologue for the class. Introduction

3. Student Page Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits You will be required to: 1.Have three-minute monologue memorized and in first person. 2.You must provide important facts about the god/goddess and relate a myth in which the god/goddess plays a prominent role. Be sure to focus on the CHOICES the god/goddess made and the consequences of those choices. 3.You must have at least one prop for your monologue. 4.You must appear in costume. Your final product will include: ** a graphic organizer and your research notes from this WebQuest ** a copy of your outline, bulleted list, written speech, or whatever form you choose to prepare your monologue in. Title The Task

4. Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits 1.Select a god, goddess, or major Greek figure. Sign up in class! 2.Go to the following websites for your research: www.wingedsandals.com or www.mythweb.com 3. Take notes using your source. Notes may be kept on note cards, on notebook paper, or in a Word document. These notes will be collected. 4.After compiling your notes, decide on the most important and interesting facts that you will include in your monologue. Also, decide on the myth you will be retelling. Make sure the myth is fairly brief, for your time is limited. Remember, these facts must be in your own words. I want you to synthesize the data, not regurgitate it! 5.Complete monologue graphic organizer. 6.Compose monologue. 7.Decide appropriate costume and props. Assemble these. 8.Rehearse! Rehearse! Rehearse! 9.Perform your monologue and submit requested materials. 10.Celebrate! You’re done! The Process

5. Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits Beginning 1 Developing 2 Accomplished 3 Exemplary 4 Internet UseNeeds assistance or supervision to use suggested internet links and/or to navigate within these sites. Occasionally able to use suggested internet links to find information and navigates within these sites easily without assistance. Usually able to use suggested internet links to find information and navigates within these sites easily without assistance. Successfully uses suggested internet links to find information and navigates within these sites easily without assistance. OrganizationLimited/no submittal of either the graphic organizer, research notes or monologue rough draft. The information appears to be disorganized. Partial submittal of either the graphic organizer, research notes or monologue rough draft. Information is organized, but paragraphs are not well-constructed. Submitted graphic organizer, research notes and monologue rough draft. Information is organized with well-constructed paragraphs. Submitted graphic organizer, research notes and monologue rough draft. Information is very organized with well- constructed paragraphs and subheadings. ThoroughnessMonologue is well under/ over 3 minutes and has limited/no facts about the god/ goddess. Monologue does not relate myth and does not focus on the CHOICES and consequences of those choices made by the god/goddess. Monologue is well under/ over 3 minutes partially relating myth and provide some facts about the god/goddess. Monologue somewhat focuses on the CHOICES and consequences of those choices made by the god/goddess. Monologue is slightly over 3 minutes effectively relating myth and providing important facts about the god/goddess. Monologue focuses on the CHOICES and consequences of those choices made by the god/goddess. Monologue is held to 3 minutes creatively relating myth and providing important facts about the god/goddess. Monologue focuses on the CHOICES and consequences of those choices made by the god/goddess. Language and Style Uses appropriate language and style with a limited degree of effectiveness Uses appropriate language and style with some degree of effectiveness. Uses appropriate language and style with a considerable degree of effectiveness Uses appropriate language and style with a high degree of effectiveness Visual ElementsDoes not use props/ costumes or uses ones that are unrelated and distract from the monologue. Uses some props and costume to partially support monologue. Effectively uses props and costume to enhance monologue. Innovative and effective use of props and costume to enhance monologue. Evaluation

6. Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits Excellent Job!!! Those of you who are interested in becoming an actor or actress have now gotten a taste of presenting a monologue which is defined as a “dramatic sketch performed by one actor”. Most agents and managers are looking for experienced actors with credits but may take on a newcomer who performs a monologue with outstanding dramatic performance. Having a good monologue prepared may be you ticket “in” for a good manager or agent to discover you. Congratulations! Your outstanding performance of your monologue has given you the freedom to express yourself, display your talent and deliver your own perspective while familiarizing yourself with some of the myths about Greek gods and goddesses To learn more about Greek myths specific to a particular god or goddess check out these books from the library: Mythlopedia Oh My Gods! Mythlopedia She’s All That Conclusion

7. Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits www.wingedsandals.com www.mythweb.com I would like to thank Mrs. Larson at Preston Junior High School for her wonderful ideas. Photos from: Creative Commons Credits & References