Greek Myths:
Reading Assignment
1. Read many of the Greek myths in the duotang and pick
TWO to analyze.
2. For two of the Greek myths**, complete the following:
a) Two paragraphs summarizing the events of the
myth including details about the main character(s).
b) One paragraph explaining your reaction or response to the myth.
(**You can only use the longer Greek myths—not the one page myths in the duotangs.)
You must use topic sentences, detailed examples, and concluding sentences for
each paragraph. You must also use correct spelling and punctuation.
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Ideas to consider when completing your paragraphs:
For Paragraphs #1 and #2:
Events – you could...
...explain the main problem in the story.
...explain the beginning, middle, and end of the story.
...explain the solution.
...discuss how the setting is important to the story.
Characters – you could...
...describe the main character’s appearance.
...explain how the main character’s actions tell you something about his/her personality.
...describe what is important to the main character.
...discuss how the main character is a positive or negative model.
For Paragraph #3:
Response – you could...
...discuss what surprised you about the way a character acted or other thoughts you had
while reading the story.
...compare the myth to another story or something you’ve seen/heard about that has
similarities.
...describe how you would have done things differently if you were the main character.
...describe how this myth explains something about the Greeks’ beliefs or about the world.
...discuss any questions you have about the myth or the characters.
THIS ASSIGNMENT IS DUE ON: __________________________________
***You may submit your assignment TYPED or HANDWRITTEN neatly.