Iliad Final Assessment
50 points
Once you have finished The Iliad, you must then demonstrate an
understanding of a major theme, as well as how characters and storylines fit
into that theme.� To demonstrate this
understanding, you will complete the following:
--First, identify a major
theme from the poem.� Use your notes from
class discussions and your own reading to determine this theme.
--Working in teams of three
or four, you will create a multimedia project that shows an understanding of a
major theme in The Iliad.� Past projects have included�but certainly are
not limited to�magazines, films, soundtracks with liner notes, interviews,
museum exhibits, and so on.� If, for example, you choose the magazine
route, you will function in the role of a magazine publisher interested in
treating the various aspects and issues of the rage of Achilles.� Who is involved?� What happens and why?� What results from the action?� And so on.�
Your magazine will consist of articles, photos, and other artifacts (ads,
features, etc.) that help to show your understanding of the major theme of the
poem.�
--Whatever medium you use,
you will need to demonstrate effective communication skills, including
significant samples of writing.� Again,
though, that writing will come in different forms depending on the type of
project you do.
--Also, each member of your
team must demonstrate clear participation and understanding of the theme.� In other words, you will not be able to sit
back and allow your teammates to do the bulk of the work.� You must play an active role in this project.
You and your team will present this
project in class on Wednesday, October 29th.