ABCs of Greek and Roman Myths

1. Read several myths as a class and add information to a class chart of mythical characteristics. Suggested categories:
a. Name of Myth
b. Good Characters (Protagonists)
c. Bad Characters (Antagonists)
d. Magic or Fantasy
e. Conflict
f. Resolution
Digital Hint: If this chart is made in WORD or PowerPoint it can be displayed by digital projector as it's being made, then printed and distributed for each student to use later in the unit.

2. Student pairs or teams use the internet, or books, to read and choose a favorite myth and add the details to the class chart. Before starting they need to discuss which part they will be responsible for and how they will make the work fair for all team members.

3. Pairs make ABC pages for a class myth book using a color printer and embellishing with self-drawn details. (see student instructions)

4. Students present their page to the whole class using a document camera to project original artwork onto a screen.

5. Later the class book is scanned and made into a PowerPoint presentation.

Teacher hints – the same letter may be used more than once (Athena, Artemis and Apollo), and some letters may not be used at all.

Student Instructions and Rubrics (can be displayed on digital or overhead projector, or printed for each team).

ABC page must include:
• Name(s) on the back
• Corner Square with the first letter in it. Example: [D]
• Special word chosen. Example: [D] is for Demeter
• Full color picture from the internet or scanned.
• Additional illustration embellishing (extending) the picture. The two pictures should tell the story.
• At least three sentences summarizing the myth.
• Extra: Add more sentences and/or write where the information was found (bibliography) on the back. Ex: Mr. Donn’s Roman Myths http://rome.mrdonn.org/gods.html



ABCs of Greek and Roman Myths - Rubric

Names on back /2
ABC Corner square /2
Special Word /2
Full Color Picture /6
Detailed illustration /5
Sentence 1 /3
Sentence 2 /3
Sentence 3 /3
Extra: More sentences (1-4 points) + ___
Extra: bibliography (2 points) + ___

Total _____/26



Presentation - Rubric

Team participation (everyone spoke) /4
Myth chosen and why /2
Summary (could be read verbatim) /3
Compare characters to another myth /3
Compare plot (conflict and resolution) to another myth /3
Clear voice /3
Extra: Make a connection between myth and self + ___
Extra: Make a connection between myth and world
(current events or ancient times) + ___
Total _____/18


Technology -
Color printer and scanner used to create ABC pages.
Scanner - for completed pages
Digital Projector
Document Camera
Microsoft Office