2. Determine character traits by what the characters say about themselves

3. Use and understand figures of speech

4. Develop vocabulary

5. Make inferences and draw conclusions

6. Differentiate between internal and external conflict

7. Connect text with knowledge and experience

8. Analyze the way tone, voice, persona and choice of narrator affect characterization and plot

9. Present ideas in an organized, coherent manner through a public speech

10. VOCABULARY

11. Setting

12. Mood

13. Tone

14. Character

15. Dialogue

16. Soliloquy

17. Characterization

18. Unreliable narrator

19. Point of view

21. “Thank You, Ma’am” (choose one activity for each story and post it on your blog as a post) [objective #1]

24. America’s Top Mythology CharacterYou will get to compete in the America’s Top Mythology Character Contest. Your job is convince a jury of your peers (classmates) why you believe your mythology character is the top one. Be sure to come armed with evidence and strong arguments to win this battle.

25. Create a Social Networking Page for your choice of Mythology Character. Be sure to include a name, age, education, favorite books, favorite music, and favorite hobbies. Your page must include at 10 status updates, 5-8 friends, 5-8 wall messages, and other information you deem necessary for a creative profile page.

26. 2-3 page analysis of a myth you researched. Your analysis should answer the following questions: what makes this a compelling myth to read? What message if any, is this myth trying to pass on to the reader? What major action takes place in this myth? What are the major and minor characters in this myth? What was the conflict in this myth and how was it resolved?Mythology Project Resources:<br />Create your own Myths and Legends - http://myths.e2bn.org/teachers/<br />Mythology Teacher - http://www.mythologyteacher.com/<br />Classical Greek Mythology - http://www.theoi.com/greek-mythology/greek-gods-cult.html<br />Greek Mythology Encyclopedia - http://www.pantheon.org/areas/mythology/europe/greek/articles.html<br />Mythology Presentation Rubric:<br /> <br />Evaluator's Name: Presenter's Name:<br />Category1-45-78-10 Speech SCORE: __________Student mumbles, incorrectly pronounces terms, and speaks too quietly for students in the back of class to hear.Student's voice is low. Student incorrectly pronounces terms. Audience members have difficulty hearing presentation.Student uses a clear voice and correct, precise pronunciation of terms so that all audience members can hear presentation.Eye Contact SCORE: __________ Student reads all of report with no eye contact.Student occasionally uses eye contact, but still reads most of report.Student maintains eye contact with audience, seldom returning to notes.Content SCORE: __________Student does not have grasp of information; student cannot answer questions about subject.Student is uncomfortable with information and is able to answer only rudimentary questions.Student demonstrates full knowledge (more than required) by answering all class questions with explanations and elaboration.Organization SCORE: __________ Audience cannot understand presentation because there is no sequence of information.Audience has difficulty following presentation because student jumps around.Student presents information in logical, interesting sequence which audience can follow.Interactive Nature SCORE: __________The presentation is neither engaging nor interactive. The student's presentation is somewhat engaging to the audience. Minimal questioning techniques are utilized. The student keeps his/her audience engaged in an interactive presentation. He/she utilizes questioning techniques and engages in discussion with the audience members.<br />Total Score: __________________ out of 50 possible points<br />Comments: <br />Check List for LAP 2 – <br />AssignmentComplete (Y/N)“Thank You, Ma’am” p. 86“Helen on Eighty-sixth Street” p. 104“Marigolds” p. 118“The Interlopers” p. 150“The Necklace” p. 159Mythology Project<br />