Choice A:

You will now research various works in different artistic mediums that reference the events of The Odyssey. The goal is to
determine if there are any recurring or repeated ideas/concepts in multiple genres (e.g. themes, philosophies, social or
political opinions and/or beliefs). To accomplish this, you will:
Search out and locate various literary or artistic works/media (novels, short stories, essays, paintings, sculptures,
poems, music, documentaries, films, etc.) connected to the significant events in The Odyssey.
Research as many different sources and types of creative media to get the most impact. Document your sources
carefully as you will be creating a Works Cited page.
You must have at least...
THREE visual, audio and/or fiction mediums: painting, film, song, sculpture, photograph, poetry, short
story, film or other media. Print reproductions of the paintings/sculptures/photographs on your
computer. Print out song lyrics and, if possible, secure a recording of any song(s) you found. For
films/documentaries, locate and print any reproductions of movie posters and reviews/information about
the film (e.g. actors, actresses, synopsis of the plot, movie reviews, etc.).
Use the Historical Work Analysis Graphic Organizer to help you determine and record which details or facts
from the time/event are emphasized in each work, citing specific evidence to support your analysis. Look for
details/facts that are reflected similarly or contradicted in multiple works. You may wish to attach any printed
copies of photos, artwork, movie posters, etc. to the appropriate graphic organizer.
Create a Works Cited page in correct MLA format to list the sources you accessed.
Use the following OWL Purdue website for assistance
Use the Word document MLA Style The BASICS in the Resources section of the Unit Home page.

Choice B:
You will now research Ancient Greece and Greek culture to identify beliefs, morals and/ or traditions that reference the
themes of The Odyssey. The goal is to determine if there are any recurring or repeated ideas/concepts that have survived
and exist in our society and culture today. To accomplish this, you will:
Search out and locate various literary or nonfiction articles connected to the significant themes in The Odyssey.
Research as many different sources and types of information to get the most impact (not just Wikipedia)
Document your sources carefully as you will be creating a Works Cited page.
You must have at least...
THREE sources to cite and garner key details and quotes from to support your presentation.
Use the Historical Work Analysis Graphic Organizer to help you determine and record which details or facts
from the time/event are emphasized in each work, citing specific evidence to support your analysis. Look for
details/facts that are reflected similarly or contradicted in multiple works.
Create a Works Cited page in correct MLA format to list the sources you accessed.
Use the following OWL Purdue website for assistance
Use the Word document MLA Style The BASICS in the Resources section of the Unit Home page.
 Scoring Guide Task 2
L 9-10.3 Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to make effective choices for meaning or style, and to
comprehend more fully when reading or listening. A. write and edit work so that it conforms to the guidelines in a style manual (e.g., MLA Handbook)
appropriate for the discipline and writing type.
RI 9-10.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text
RI 9-10.7 Analyze various accounts of a subject told in different mediums (e.g., a persons life story in both print and multimedia), determining which details
are emphasized in each account.

Advanced Proficient Progressing Beginning

Meets all of the Graphic organizer completed for Meets 3-4 of the Meets fewer than 3 of
"Proficient" criteria at least one visual or audio "Proficient" criteria the "Proficient"
plus: medium: painting, film, song, graphic organizer(s) criteria
Contains completed sculpture, photograph, may be incomplete, or graphic organizers are
graphic organizer(s) documentary. information may be incomplete and/or
for additional Graphic organizer completed for weak and/or lack details provided are
audio/visual media at least one work of fiction: detail inaccurate
Student created own poetry or prose (short story, Evidence provided Evidence provided is
graphic organizer with novel) may be weak or inappropriate,
added information and Graphic organizer completed for irrelevant inaccurate or non-
details at least one work of nonfiction, Most details provided existent
Graphic organizer preferably a primary source are accurate Student may have
information is (speech, letter, essay, political Works Cited page fewer than 3 graphic
exceptionally detailed document) reflects numerous organizers
and insightful. All sections of the three (3) errors in MLA format, Works Cited page is
Reproductions of graphic organizers are complete but errors are not not in MLA format
artwork, posters, with accurate details and clearly serious. and/or contains
poems, letters, stated evidence/information. numerous serious
photos, etc. have been Student has clearly responded to errors in format.
attached to graphic the question.
organizers. Student has provided sufficient
MLA formatting, evidence to support their
transitions and style answer to the question.
create cohesion. Works Cited page is either
handwritten or typed in
MLA format, including
margins, spacing,
indentations, font,
punctuation,
capitalization. May have a
few MINOR errors.